MG Metalworks Van Build

[bknudtsen]

Gonna be so RAD!!!!

 

[tienckb]

If anyone that can pull it off it's you MG.


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[packmule]

Can you share a list of the work you'll be doing to the SEMA van?

 

[ujoint]

DUDE!!! I'd be all over that offer if it weren't for the fact that the Optima Batteries SEMA van will be at my shop later this week. I have 45 days to do A LOT of stuff on that van before it heads south for several events and then the SEMA show in Vegas. I don't think I'll even have time to sleep until early October.

Get on it!!!!!!

 

[SHAFT]

that's suuuuuper rad. might be worth the drive to you just to see the latest UJOR creation and what you've got in store. good on ya for getting that!!!!

 

[mgmetalworks]

Can you share a list of the work you'll be doing to the SEMA van?

Well...
-I'm almost done with the '08+ Super Duty truck power fold/telescope/heated side mirrors (and if you're wondering...no, not any easier the second time around. Still very tedious and time consuming)
-Front seats will be replaced with '15 Sienna recliner style seats (Chestnut color) and a set of my conversion mounts (with swivel on passenger side)
-Custom floor. I'll post pics as it comes together. No specifics to share yet.
-Side door galley/cabinet
-Custom bench seat/bed
-Driver side interior cabinet/storage/countertop
-Audio components and various other electronics installation

The van is intended to be more of a mobile workspace than a camper but with two beds, it should be able to pull double duty pretty well. Lots of work ahead. Unfortunately I had to clear the Cummins project out of the shop for this so no updates on that until later this year.

 

[mk216v]

 

[screwball48]

I have at least 2 hours of sleep a night that I would gladly donate to you so you could have a 26 hr day. If you figure out a way to make it happen let me know and they are yours.


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[mgmetalworks]

I have at least 2 hours of sleep a night that I would gladly donate to you so you could have a 26 hr day. If you figure out a way to make it happen let me know and they are yours.


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I would happily take those two hours off your hands. Thank you!

 

[Barike]

I just wanted to drop a line to say THANK YOU for the technical details that you put in. They may be a bit over my head, but I understood fairly decently I think. To me, you strike a good balance between simple explanations and enough details to keep the interest.

 

[mgmetalworks]

It may seem like I'm bouncing around a little here but there is a method to the madness. So many things have to be done on the van while it is conveniently torn apart for the Cummins swap that whenever I have a spare moment, I try to get smaller projects lined up as best I can. Here are some examples....


The F-series head light switch fits in the van dash with the added bonus of a pull-on switch for a set of fog lights. Same connector as the van, just a few additional wires to add in for factory look headlight/fog light switch. (stock van switch on the left, F-series switch installed).

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I found another switch that looks just like the factory headlight switch but with the additional pull-on fog light feature. Factory switch on the left, new switch on the right.

 

[mk216v]

I found another switch that looks just like the factory headlight switch but with the additional pull-on fog light feature. Factory switch on the left, new switch on the right.

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Oh yeah, multi-function!

 

[spearwarrior]

I just read 90% of this thread, I'm going to look for a 2009 van to do this conversion too. love your work.

 

[mk216v]

I just read 90% of this thread, I'm going to look for a 2009 van to do this conversion too. love your work.

You going to send your '09 to MG for the work?

 

[spearwarrior]

Most definitely,

he mentioned duing duplicates of items as hes making them. I hope to be first in line.