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That's what I'm hoping.

Thanks, def something to consider. I guess the main question is whether or not this can be done pretty reliably. I know it costs more, but its seriously impossible to find an AWD Tiger for sale, and when you do they fetch up to $10k more than a similar condition RWD. So yea, its cheaper to...

I looked at that one, had more than a few mechanics advise against it since there's no paper trail for who did the conversion. Also, I could tell from the photos that the owner sent me it probably roof leaks and one of the previous owners did a hack job replacing the front lift panel (replaced...

I know the topic has been covered here but I still couldn't quite get the answers I was looking for after searching for a bit, so here goes: The general consensus is that if you wanna do a 4x4 conversion on an astro that you start with an AWD. Problem is, AWD Tigers are damn near impossible to...

RAD!

Thats an awesome vehicle!

Found another one that I plan to do a 4x4 conversion to. Selling this one to finance it, I live in the mountains and don't want to deal with moving a 2wd for the plow this winter.

Selling mine in advance of buying a newer one. Please see the CL ad for details, and please use CL to contact me- I don't get post notifications from EP. http://westslope.craigslist.org/rvs/5784543612.html

I have the opportunity to pick up a used flip pac thats currently on a 1st gen access cab tacoma. I own a 1st gen access cab tundra which is larger; bed width on the outside is 67.5", 61.5" on the inside between the rails (generous 3" rail width. The flip pac in question is just over 64" wide so...

No not me

The birch ply I'm using plus the piano hinge total up to 1/4" in thickness. I was told to use 3/16" diameter rivets for this, so I got some with 1/8-1/4 grip, and when I punch them through I get a little sticking up on the backside. Did you have this same issue? Am I using the wrong rivets?

Cut back the interior liner to the first seams, then patched up the holes and reinforced a few areas in the canvas behind the lift panel with gorilla tape. Also used clear gorilla tape on the parts not hidden behind the lift panel. I've read that people have had really good luck fixing canvas...

Also, how did (or did) you hook up this three little strings on the canvas? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get mine done by tomorrow night.

Thanks for the response. I might have already sent you a PM about this, but what thickness ply did you use for the lift panels? The original material on my '88 is 1/8" luan, but I'm hoping 1/4" ply will work. I've heard there might be issues getting the panels to close flat with anything thicker...

Does anyone know how thick you can go for the lift panels? Can you go 1/4" and still have the panels close flat? The original crap luan material is only 1/8" thick, but finding anything 1/8 thick with any kind of structural integrity is impossible where I live, even at the Home Depot. Can you go...

Damn, good work! I'm about to rebuild some lift panels myself- what size rivets did you use? Any advice you wish someone would have told you before you started?

Yep, I noticed those spring-loaded piano hinges are tricky, even getting them out. I'll definitely need a second person to flex the top hinge into place while I rivet it back in.

After showing it to an RV shop and and few friends with campers they didn't seem to think mold would be an issue once it was cleaned up. Maybe the water staining makes it looks worse than it is. I peeled back the roof liner a little and didn't see any signs of mold up there either. There...

Thanks! Everything inside the coach and cab actually works. The furnace cranks! I haven't tested the toilet, and I honestly don;y plan on using it- seems kind of gross in that enclosed of a space. Did you have any mold issues with the insulated liner? We're you able to clean it? That's...

Interior is pretty clean, but not perfect. I'll get some pics of it when I get time.