Ford E150 as a Stealth Build
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Little careless on their removal's
I'm finding a nightmare in trying to bring the electrical system back to working order. Day two starting to see a little light:mixed-smiley-030: as I now have the 110v shore power up and running. There ended up being three 110v connection for a cord, the one coming out of the Grill in front, this is connected to a battery charger and a 110v > 12v reducer which seems to be dead-ends as the units. Than the one on the lower rear bumper, it looks just like a trailer 7-prong case, but 110v shore on the inside, tracing this one travels to a lone 110v outlet with 30amp breaker just under the 12v air system, no guess why, and stops there.
I found a third 110v shore power today just behind the right side step at the rear area of the barn doors, a lay on your back to plug in.
You'll see that I've taken the unit apart trying to trace this one into the van.
Just under the 12v air system the tester found live wire that had been cut, I think there was a fuse or breaker box in this area, both the wires coming from the shore attachment than wires proceeding into the wall to power the outlets were cut off very short. The red wires are just jumpers to make the outlets work for this test. I will be installing breaker and proper wiring to correct this.
I'm finding a nightmare in trying to bring the electrical system back to working order. Day two starting to see a little light:mixed-smiley-030: as I now have the 110v shore power up and running. There ended up being three 110v connection for a cord, the one coming out of the Grill in front, this is connected to a battery charger and a 110v > 12v reducer which seems to be dead-ends as the units. Than the one on the lower rear bumper, it looks just like a trailer 7-prong case, but 110v shore on the inside, tracing this one travels to a lone 110v outlet with 30amp breaker just under the 12v air system, no guess why, and stops there.
I found a third 110v shore power today just behind the right side step at the rear area of the barn doors, a lay on your back to plug in.
You'll see that I've taken the unit apart trying to trace this one into the van.
Just under the 12v air system the tester found live wire that had been cut, I think there was a fuse or breaker box in this area, both the wires coming from the shore attachment than wires proceeding into the wall to power the outlets were cut off very short. The red wires are just jumpers to make the outlets work for this test. I will be installing breaker and proper wiring to correct this.
Wiring
Just a number of electrical photo's so you will be able to see the number of issues, a lot of these are for camera's, voice recorders and such I have now started to remove these. The front heater photo is an item I was just going to remove but closer look you will see that it's not just heat but an air unit as well may be keeping it. My 110v test unit is the drill with the buffing pad, 1st class all the way!
Just a number of electrical photo's so you will be able to see the number of issues, a lot of these are for camera's, voice recorders and such I have now started to remove these. The front heater photo is an item I was just going to remove but closer look you will see that it's not just heat but an air unit as well may be keeping it. My 110v test unit is the drill with the buffing pad, 1st class all the way!
The Build
Two and a Half days on electrical alone, 22 camera's all with audio outlets, three 110v hook ups 12 celing lights many many 12v outlets, van box radio, 5 antenna's in the walls and on the roof and all cut out before the purchase.
Just a small sample of the waste, all put in good order and the build has began!
First task removing the running boards putting just a little sport in the geezer van and make it look a little less gawky.
Little cleaner look, hope raise it 2 inches an add 245 tires with black steel wheels, adding just a little sport to it.
Two and a Half days on electrical alone, 22 camera's all with audio outlets, three 110v hook ups 12 celing lights many many 12v outlets, van box radio, 5 antenna's in the walls and on the roof and all cut out before the purchase.
Just a small sample of the waste, all put in good order and the build has began!
First task removing the running boards putting just a little sport in the geezer van and make it look a little less gawky.
Little cleaner look, hope raise it 2 inches an add 245 tires with black steel wheels, adding just a little sport to it.
Starting on the cabinets and lay out of other interior components. Limited by using much of the build-ins and large counter but all is in great shape and well built. Following with oak theme as the van came with, keeping some of the original commercial/spy look with the bulk head staying as well as intercom from the front to the rear as well as some dark brown and black trim.
Progress
Pushing hard to make our 1st trip in "Wally" the new van, the electric taking a bit too much time the after work hours pass by quickly. Moving some items from the GMC to the Ford taking more time than planned as well. But progress is moving forward. Our 1st planned trip for ten days is coming up this Friday June 19th, 1st stop Land between the Lakes Ky.
The bed area being the main add on this is a concern that was tackle 1st.
Hardwood (oak)is being used as the support rails for the removal area where table will be placed.
The bed area is hiding the new water tank, we're adding 28 gals or for two of us about 5 days worth, this was an area on concern in the other van.
All framing being done with 1x2's and 1/4 inch plywood 12" on center, 1/2 plywood for bed top.
Showing support walls.
1/2 bed base screwed in place for best support.
Pushing hard to make our 1st trip in "Wally" the new van, the electric taking a bit too much time the after work hours pass by quickly. Moving some items from the GMC to the Ford taking more time than planned as well. But progress is moving forward. Our 1st planned trip for ten days is coming up this Friday June 19th, 1st stop Land between the Lakes Ky.
The bed area being the main add on this is a concern that was tackle 1st.
Hardwood (oak)is being used as the support rails for the removal area where table will be placed.
The bed area is hiding the new water tank, we're adding 28 gals or for two of us about 5 days worth, this was an area on concern in the other van.
All framing being done with 1x2's and 1/4 inch plywood 12" on center, 1/2 plywood for bed top.
Showing support walls.
1/2 bed base screwed in place for best support.
Building storage unit take time in planning a placement
This is a dish box that will be mounted to the counter top, we found this idea while in Yuma last year from another van traveler (Gene), you will note that it is 5" deep and will hold paper plates and bowls on top of the dishware all in very little space and easy to reach.
A towel holder will also be placed along side of the dish box, again thanks to Gene.
With both the dish box and towel storage in place you can also see under the towel storage area the electric converter is placed out of the way, the curve of the van wall leaves air cooling space for the converter as well. The towel storage is only 9" wide and will hold 8 towels, rolled with as many wash clothes on the top shelve.
Keeping some of the under cover look, and covering a hole in the van.
This is the money shot, cheap feds didn't leave much!
In a trip on a back road I ran into an old 1954 "Traveler" travel trailer and was able to pull this table out, looking to enjoy the re-hab-ed 61 year old table with a fine meal and wine, wish I could tell you the stories of it's past travels, but will try to share it's new ones.
Table fits well in it's new place/home.
Van is starting to take shape as you can see from the rear.
Another item I came by Gene's van in Yuma was using these pins to hold the removal bed area in place as the bed, these are just simple 3/16 ring pins placed in 3/16 holes placed through the plywood and than into the oak support rails, they work very well with a cost of $1.20.
