Damn the Van

[hobietony]

Did you replace the rotted gutter with bondo only? Probably not the best spot to attach your roof rack :sombrero:

Also, I've been looking for some new gray seats, Is your score repeatable?

 

[rum_bay01]

Thank you to everyone for the compliments!

Did you replace the rotted gutter with bondo only? Probably not the best spot to attach your roof rack :sombrero:

Also, I've been looking for some new gray seats, Is your score repeatable?

It's not only bondo, I bent steel to form the profile, welded it in place then finished smoothing it up with bondo. As for the seats, I picked them up at a local junkyard for $50.00 for the set. Check with your local pick and pull yards and make them an offer. What I have found out is they will make deals on interior/cosmetic parts since they make their money off mechanical parts and most would prefer to make a few bucks on other parts that most people aren't interested in. I have purchased both seats, entry door steps, doghouse box, driver/passenger door panels, front headliner and various miscellaneous parts for about $150.00. Just negotiate. So far including the van, a COMPLETE service, I am about $1500.00 including lumber for the walls, which I will post pics of as soon as I get my wife to trade laptops with me so I can get my pics!!!!!

 

[hobietony]

Dude, every time I stop at the local junkyards, all they have is junk. Thinking maybe you had a buddy at a van upfitter or something. I'll keep looking though, just got to be there at the right time!

 

[86scotty]

Dude, every time I stop at the local junkyards, all they have is junk. Thinking maybe you had a buddy at a van upfitter or something. I'll keep looking though, just got to be there at the right time!

My experience exactly. Kudos on the budget build so far, it's looking greats!

 

[rum_bay01]

Thank you 86scotty.

Dude, every time I stop at the local junkyards, all they have is junk. Thinking maybe you had a buddy at a van upfitter or something. I'll keep looking though, just got to be there at the right time!

I go pretty often and I am not always lucky. The most aggravating thing is when others destroy perfectly good parts just to get to the part they need. I am still looking for a new passenger side door, have no desire to repair the damage on that door, as you can see in this photo.

 

[rum_bay01]

Note... the side doors have been replaced, the front passenger door was the door I was referring to in previous post,,,,,

 

[rum_bay01]

Updates.....
the van walls are made up of reflectix, fiberglass insulation and luan plywood that will eventually be covered with grey indoor/outdoor mold/mildew resistant carpet.

This van will need to sleep 2 adults and 2 children, ages 9 & 12. No plans for a penthouse top, we don't plan on spending our days continuously inside when there is a whole world out there to be explored. A place to sleep and to get out of the conditions. For the adults, dinette/bed combo and for the children, bunk beds.....

the bunk beds measure 24" X 67", plenty enough room for them. On the passenger side will be a closet and on the driver side will be enclosed for the porta-potty. The photo is a mock up so I could get a better eye of things. More updates after dinner.