Fred the Van. The More We Explore's Adventure Van Build Thread

[boardrider247]

I'm pricing out a quote to get a high-top done. I'm betting it'll be in the $3k range

FWIW here is the pricing I received from Firberine last year when I ordered my high top.
Obviously this was uninstalled and I would assume going through a shop who orders more then one top at a time price would be better.

2010 GMC STD Length van
24" Bubble top w/ reverse flange......................................$ 2950.00

Top is offered in a white gel coat FINISH.

OPTIONS:
1. Inside white liner........................................................$ 650.00
2. OSB wood reinforcement...........................................$ 285.00
-to mount an outside AC unit or rack
3. 3 strips of wood...........................................................$ 85.00
-for upholstery screw-in use ONLY
4. SET of 12"x43" half slider windows w/ bug screen...........$ 750.00

Packaging and crating is $ 325.00
Shipping is done through an independent freight company that will billed directly to you from the freight company. The approximate cost of shipping is to St. Paul, MN 55101 is $ 375.00
Please keep in mind this is only quote and pricing may change with out notice.

 

[ujoint]

Another vote for a Fiberine high top. And I don't think we'll see any decent 4x4 offerings on a Transit.

 

[mgmetalworks]

...I don't think we'll see any decent 4x4 offerings on a Transit.

Or then again, maybe we will... :coffeedrink:

 

[ujoint]

Or then again, maybe we will... :coffeedrink:

Ha ha, thought of you as I typed it. The challenge is out my friend!

 

[k9lestat]

Steve, I've been following you here and on YouTube. Why tack on exterior racks along the outside. Fred has dragged the trailer well and to places a lesser vehicle could never do.

How many bike? Four more twenty more? You said it yourself I think a few posts back, less performance for the same gas mileage.

I'd keep Fred and just strap on bikes like Band-Aids

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[sixstringsteve]

If anyone would do it right, you would. This gives especially me a lot of hope. A transit on 33s would be so cool.

 

[sixstringsteve]

well, after lots if back and forth, we have ultimately decided to sell Fred and build a transit next.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...4x4-van-7-3L-diesel-ujoint-offroad-suspension

 

[luthj]

Cool. Let us know how you plan to build it out. If you need inspiration there several transit builds as well as lots of sprinters over on the sprinter-source.com forums.

A lifted transit with 4x4 could be pretty awesome. :Wow1:

 

[sixstringsteve]

there will be a long build thread, I promise. I need to sell a few things before I can get a transit though, so it'll be a while.

 

[phsycle]

If you end up with a Transit, are you going 4wd conversion for sure? I've been contemplating getting a Sprinter and can't justify the extra cost of the 4wd. I might just throw in a couple of chains and call it good. These rigs weigh enough that with good AT and snow tires, it'll do fine on the trails (at least ones that it'll fit on) and snow. I hope.

 

[sixstringsteve]

most likely, i like to get off the beaten path

 

[sixstringsteve]

i put together a tour video of fred.

 

[ohpyramids]

Nice vid! Really appreciated seeing the tool kit.

 

[k9lestat]

Now I know why my stomach has been upset all day.

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[Jb1rd]

I would strongly suggest that you reconsider this move, having done something similar I can tell you it is not easy and unless there is some serious financial incentive then you will be bummed with the $$$$$ of ownership per mile. Just my two Lincolns, sincerely wish you the best in whatever you do decide !