Optima Batteries SEMA 2015 Build

[mk216v]

Oh heck yeah those factory dome lights work very well there.
Looks so much cleaner without the tacky SMB-granny-headliner.

 

[screwball48]

I predict those domes lights will start a trend.


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[ujoint]

Yea, great use of the dome lights.

Can't wait to see it again in Nov!

 

[mgmetalworks]

Work continues on the SEMA van...

I've got the interior cabinet framing roughed out and starting to get down to the final details on the seat frame prior to sending it to powder coat. The bed extension and slides work out nice. The seat folds out just like I planned and I added a gas cylinder to assist the lifting/lowering of the seat back.

Here are some shots of the interior renderings and then the real thing taking shape....













The renderings don't show some of the panels that fill in the cabinets but they'll be there. The drawers in the back extend 32" but they're actually 34" deep. Under the seat is a large subwoofer enclosure, otherwise I would have had more room for drawers. The rear platform has some L-track for tie down points.

 

[mk216v]

Holy smokes!!! :Wow1: :drool:
From concept to reality just like that.

Is the yellow box in the rendering the sub?

How is the extruded aluminum inoskeleton framework att'd to the van?

I am speechless...

 

[tienckb]

So clean, very fresh and innovative modern design


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[screwball48]

Wow!!!

 

[mk216v]

So clean, very fresh and innovative modern design

FINALLY!!!! :wings:

 

[sixstringsteve]

WOW. Blown away. That gas strut idea is killer. I have a feeling you're going to be busy copying this design for new customers for a VERY long time. We've been struggling to figure out the interior layout of our van, and this is giving us some great ideas.

Why do you have a two-tier split level thing on the rear driver's side? Is it for an armrest for the rear seat?

Man, I'd pay a pretty penny for rear seat like that.

 

[mgmetalworks]

I picked up parts from the laser cutter today and this happened...











Fits nicely inside the recess in the side door. I also radiused the edge of the panel so it fit in the door better.



forgive the ugly hardware in the sides... I'll have stainless button heads in there for final assembly.

 

[bknudtsen]

THAT!!!! Looks even better in real life! Nice work MG!

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm so glad you built it for the back side door and not the other one where the speaker is.

 

[bknudtsen]

I'm so glad you built it for the back side door and not the other one where the speaker is.

Yeah, it'd be kinda hard to get in and out of the rig with a big box in the way... :ylsmoke:

 

[mk216v]

That did not just happen! :wings:
As Brad said, looks even better than the awesome renderings! I can't wait to try it out(hang from it ).

 

[colokiter]

Looks awesome!