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jerstw, Did you sell your white truck and buy a charcoal one and change your screen name to Big Ern? I’m confused... you haven’t posed in your own build thread since early January. Oh wait... nevermind. I found where your build got hijacked back on page 12. Bummer. Brad

Canvas still requires sealant. Look at how the sealant has split on the OP’s newly installed top. (Page 1). The pop top relies on a pressure fit bulb seal to keep out the weather when down and a seal where the canvas meets the sheet metal roof. Both are prone to leaks over time or in wind...

Good to know. Thx. Brad

Width looks good on the seats. Do you have a plan for the height? Looks like the mounts will separate from the sliders...

Awesome! Excited to see the A-Bomb install. It’s on my interest list. One thing I have read about a 52 swap is that caster can be an issue, so you may want to have some degree shims on hand. Your steering linkage may be affected as well, so plan on addressing that. Not sure about driveshaft...

Here’s the thread on Expo. You can enlarge his photos and see the heims that support the axles at each end. http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/168190-Magilla-Gorilla-pops-his-top?highlight=Magilla opt overland still visits Expo. Last date was 02/07/18, so you might get him to chime in...

Let’s face it... you’re cutting the roof structure out of what is basically a big box. There’s going to be flex no matter what. Flex in the top, flex in the van body and flex in whatever structure is in between connecting the two. How your suspension is setup will play a big roll in how much...

Please be careful with that top! Many known issues with his hinge design, specifically the hardware he uses. Grade 5 carriage bolts from Home Depot and no sleeves in the tubing. Here’s one that you need to be aware of for your little girl’s safety. Looking at your pictures, it already...

Here's a pic from Truck Trend of a PW all crossed up. Not that much deflection in the bed, so maybe that gives you a better idea of where to start.

That looks amazing-er!

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/2000-ford-econoline-diesel/6484604997.html

Awesome effort!

Nice van. Might consider moving your thread here tho... http://forum.expeditionportal.com/forums/58-4wd-Camper-Vans

Nice rig!

Unfortunately, control arms won’t help with CV angles unless you go with a long travel setup. Cranking your keys will just make it worse. No real options for lower control arms other than stock, which are fine. Aftermarket uppers will help correct camber and caster numbers. At some point, if...

That looks amazing!

Test. **Edit** Sometimes the files are too big. It happens to me every now and then.

You bet! Check Facebook and Instagram for more pics.

Man! Photobucket strikes again! Jealous of the new 6BT. Awesome!

It’s aluminum. MG did stainless countertops in the SEMA van build, but this pic is just of the structural skeleton. Go to Expovans.com and email him to get on his newsletter updates. He is super busy right now with both clients and design/fab work, so I don’t know how much he is on ExPo...