Ambulance Conversion - New Modifications.

[yzeevy]

Looks good! :26_7_2:

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Thanks, indeed it came out nicely.
I spent some time under the truck to transfer and secure the hose but it wasn't complicated.
The hose is inside foam pipe insulation and I found enough space between the chassis and the box
to slide him thru and keep it away from the rotating drive shaft.
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[mk216v]

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Final result
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View attachment 329965

That is looking very clean and sanitary. Well done!
PS--I assume you'll be strapping the fuel can down, and putting the nozzle into the can vs sticking out from the can?

 

[patoz]

That is looking very clean and sanitary. Well done!
PS--I assume you'll be strapping the fuel can down, and putting the nozzle into the can vs sticking out from the can?

Good point Jeremy! Perhaps an upright divider next to the can to create it's own little space would be in order.

 

[yzeevy]

Good point Jeremy! Perhaps an upright divider next to the can to create it's own little space would be in order.

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Yes, the fuel can will be strapped, I put it there for the pic.
I bought today extra straps.
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The nozzle is special for fuel tanks.
You have to rotate one way to be able to press in a strong spring to pour the gasoline.

 

[stayalert]

cool - Too many little divider walls may reduce future flexibility….just sayin'

 

[yzeevy]

cool - Too many little divider walls may reduce future flexibility….just sayin'

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I am thinking about a a box between the generator and the tank.
Will hold the tank in place and keep stuff.

 

[yzeevy]

Dinner is ready . . . in a few more days.

Two 5 gallon grey water tanks.
SHURflo 4008-101-E65 water pump.
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I still don't know how to finish the top of the countertop.

 

[rlrenz]

Counter tops are a challenge. At the upper end, there's Corian, and at the lower end, Formica. Maple countertops are also popular, with IKEA a popular supplier.

One problem is that an ambulance action station countertop usually has about a 1" raised rim on it. If that rim wasn't needed, the cost would drop like a rock to use Corian. In my own case, I was quoted $800 for a 2x4' countertop with a raised rim in my ambulance. The fabrication costs are what really run the costs up on Corian - I priced doing the job myself, and the tooling and adhesives are expensive enough that I wouldn't save a lot with a 1-time use.

One option I like is to replace the raised edge with a flat edge. That way, I'd just need a flat piece of Corian for the top. If I can find the right sized remnant, the cost would probably be about $200-300 for the piece I need - and I like that a whole lot more than $800.

My backsplash is Formica right now, but I'm planning to replace it with some 20 gauge brush finished stainless.

 

[yzeevy]

Counter tops are a challenge. At the upper end, there's Corian, and at the lower end, Formica. Maple countertops are also popular, with IKEA a popular supplier.

One problem is that an ambulance action station countertop usually has about a 1" raised rim on it. If that rim wasn't needed, the cost would drop like a rock to use Corian. In my own case, I was quoted $800 for a 2x4' countertop with a raised rim in my ambulance. The fabrication costs are what really run the costs up on Corian - I priced doing the job myself, and the tooling and adhesives are expensive enough that I wouldn't save a lot with a 1-time use.

One option I like is to replace the raised edge with a flat edge. That way, I'd just need a flat piece of Corian for the top. If I can find the right sized remnant, the cost would probably be about $200-300 for the piece I need - and I like that a whole lot more than $800.

My backsplash is Formica right now, but I'm planning to replace it with some 20 gauge brush finished stainless.

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I understand what you are talking about.
Right now my counter-top is a flat 3/4" plywood.
I need to cover the surface in a way that not every drop will leave a spot
and to be able to put a hot dish for a few seconds.
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I wonder if this will do . . .
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[mk216v]

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I understand what you are talking about.
Right now my counter-top is a flat 3/4" plywood.
I need to cover the surface in a way that not every drop will leave a spot
and to be able to put a hot dish for a few seconds.
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I wonder if this will do . . .
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View attachment 330613
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IMHO the grout lines would be a PITA to clean for a countertop.
I've been really happy with Solid Surface countertops.

 

[villageidiot327]

not really ambulance related, but at my old house, we couldn't decide on a counter, so i went to a restaurant guy and had him make me a stainless steel counter. 9'4" x 44" with a 2" edge, and a 1/2" turn in. it also had a 17x26" sink that was 14" deep all welded in and smoothed, was stunning. first one he ever did for a residential application. this was about 10yrs ago, now its everywhere, but its the best counter I've ever had.

ETA: at the time the whole thing was only $800

 

[yzeevy]

not really ambulance related, but at my old house, we couldn't decide on a counter, so i went to a restaurant guy and had him make me a stainless steel counter. 9'4" x 44" with a 2" edge, and a 1/2" turn in. it also had a 17x26" sink that was 14" deep all welded in and smoothed, was stunning. first one he ever did for a residential application. this was about 10yrs ago, now its everywhere, but its the best counter I've ever had.

ETA: at the time the whole thing was only $800

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I was thinking covering the plywood with aluminum.
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What do you mean restaurant guy?

 

[villageidiot327]

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I was thinking covering the plywood with aluminum.
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What do you mean restaurant guy?

a guy that does restaurant kitchens.

 

[rlrenz]

I've also thought about stainless instead of Corian - around here in MN, the cheapest way is to go to someone who makes milk storage tanks if you only want a simple counter top, but the restaurant guys are still the go-to if you want a sink welded in as well.

 

[yzeevy]

I've also thought about stainless instead of Corian - around here in MN, the cheapest way is to go to someone who makes milk storage tanks if you only want a simple counter top, but the restaurant guys are still the go-to if you want a sink welded in as well.

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I just came back from a SS guy.

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To cover the 25"x35" plywood, bending the edges and cutting out the
two openings - no sink of course - $500 roughly
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