Optima Batteries SEMA 2015 Build

[ujoint]

Funny that this thread popped back up, my FB feed reminded me that we started our portion exactly 1 year ago. Time flies.

 

[boardrider247]

Any concerns about a plastic material warping with temperature fluxuations? Or was there some extra space factored in for it to grow?

I know the starboard I used changes shape quite a bit with the seasons.

I researched the material quite a bit and talked with one of the engineers at King Plastics before pulling the trigger. I did leave some room for it to move as per the manufacturer's recommendations. They gave me some specs and common practices to follow. I don't believe it will be a problem.

Just curious how the starboard worked out long term?
I have a new project and would like to use a similar system of 80/20 and starboard panels.

Thanks
Danny

 

[Battman]

Just curious how the starboard worked out long term?
I have a new project and would like to use a similar system of 80/20 and starboard panels.

Thanks
Danny

Sorry for the delay replying...

The Starboard material has been awesome. I would definitely use it again.

 

[_hein_]

Here's a Sprinter van with amazing use of Seaboard® HDPE: https://goo.gl/photos/2NCR3teXLSwNYSwN8
It was our pleasure to machine the pieces for George.

 

[boardrider247]

Sorry for the delay replying...

The Starboard material has been awesome. I would definitely use it again.

Great. Thanks for checking in

 

[cruiser812]

Looks like it is up for sale now. I'm surprised to only see two bids. Whomever buys this van will have one great machine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Ford-E...ash=item4d5a3af5fd:g:aDsAAOSwCQZZDOkm&vxp=mtr

 

[mk216v]

Looks like it is up for sale now. I'm surprised to only see two bids. Whomever buys this van will have one great machine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Ford-E...ash=item4d5a3af5fd:g:aDsAAOSwCQZZDOkm&vxp=mtr

If it meets reserve...I'll be surprised if in 9days it's not up to $75k.

 

[Vandit]

It got to $80,277.77 on the first go around, but didn't meet reserve. I think I saw it listed somewhere for $89k so I think the reserve will be somewhere in that neighborhood although he did lower it going into the last day I think to try to encourage a few more bids. Sweet van, worth every penny.

 

[tienckb]

All it takes is a right buyer for this configuration.


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[mk216v]

It got to $80,277.77 on the first go around, but didn't meet reserve. I think I saw it listed somewhere for $89k so I think the reserve will be somewhere in that neighborhood although he did lower it going into the last day I think to try to encourage a few more bids. Sweet van, worth every penny.

Ok so I wasn't crazy. I thought I had seen $85k(buy-it-now IIRC). Overall, an immense value!