"Q" Flight's RB E250 Quigley Build
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flightcancled
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Wall templates got done tonight. Not perfect, but good enough to get her on the road.
I used partial templates to figure out the rear top corners then the wheel wells. That let me pop out the passenger side.
Now to flip that and you have the back half of the driver side. Add the bottom cut out for the fuel fill and you're pretty much home free.
In all I used 12 of these boxes. Now I can simply trace onto my desired finish material and install the walls.
I used partial templates to figure out the rear top corners then the wheel wells. That let me pop out the passenger side.
Now to flip that and you have the back half of the driver side. Add the bottom cut out for the fuel fill and you're pretty much home free.
In all I used 12 of these boxes. Now I can simply trace onto my desired finish material and install the walls.
flightcancled
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That's vynel tape or as we call it "contractor's tape." I always ask for a roll or two when I am at an abatement project and keep a steady stash. Apparently it is $8 wholesale and like 12 retail per roll. Comes in 2, 4, and I think even 6" wide. They order it by the pallet.
Walls went in. After a test fit a layer of Refletix was spray glued to the back of the panels. Suddenly it is very hot and quiet inside the van. I had to work with the side doors open.
And I blocked off where the bed would be. I'm going for a fixed C with back rest cushions that fill in the bed. I haven't seen it done before, but I seems like a good hybrid. I haul around a ton of gear in my truck, but I also need to be able to seat 5 or so for shuttling around the river.
Walls went in. After a test fit a layer of Refletix was spray glued to the back of the panels. Suddenly it is very hot and quiet inside the van. I had to work with the side doors open.
And I blocked off where the bed would be. I'm going for a fixed C with back rest cushions that fill in the bed. I haven't seen it done before, but I seems like a good hybrid. I haul around a ton of gear in my truck, but I also need to be able to seat 5 or so for shuttling around the river.
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flightcancled
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Also I have to say I wasted my time with the Rustoleum under coating. I should have gone right to bed liner or POR. It never cures to a nice hard finish like I would have expected (if it cures at all).
You can see I sprayed the wheel wells and bottoms of the walls before I left to have a cleaner look. Just installing the panels I tore it to hell.
I've already decided it is WAY too white for me inside. The passenger wall will be getting carpet. I managed to cut the board out with the back facing out anyway so I have to address that somehow. Especially since it flipped out of the truck and hit the highway on the way home...
You can see I sprayed the wheel wells and bottoms of the walls before I left to have a cleaner look. Just installing the panels I tore it to hell.
I've already decided it is WAY too white for me inside. The passenger wall will be getting carpet. I managed to cut the board out with the back facing out anyway so I have to address that somehow. Especially since it flipped out of the truck and hit the highway on the way home...
patoz
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I didn't find it on Amazon, but I'll keep looking around. I know the tape you used on the boxes of items you sent me was some tough stuff. I cut the cardboard box open but all of the bubble wrap inside did not want to separate from the tape at all. Most of that had to be cut open also.
I put the panel and all of that wiring back in the well made crate you built, and I'm using it to store everything until I get to that point. Thanks again for all your hard work on getting that stuff for me!
The van is looking good, BTW!
flightcancled
Explorer
Here it is:
Uline Safety Tape (or anything similar. There are a few that make it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/191613...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1117559321215&ul_noapp=true
Uline Safety Tape (or anything similar. There are a few that make it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/191613...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1117559321215&ul_noapp=true
flightcancled
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Here's a look at how the panels are insulated.
I'm going for a soft ceiling. I know I'll be bumping my head regularly so I'm trying to stay away from using a board material. The problem is getting things to fit perfectly and not sag. Hopefully it doesn't eat up too much time.
I'm going for a soft ceiling. I know I'll be bumping my head regularly so I'm trying to stay away from using a board material. The problem is getting things to fit perfectly and not sag. Hopefully it doesn't eat up too much time.
flightcancled
Explorer
Yeah it is just junk to begin with. I'll be scrubbing it off and replacing it with something much tougher I guess.
Ceiling panels were all fitted, removed, and covered with carpet along with the passenger panel.
Has anyone thought about recession something like this into the doors for added storage? I'm planning to circle around and use that space.
Also I saw something pretty sweet at Lowes today. Remember Grummin canoes? Apparently they made airplanes and vans too. This is a 1951 Grummin sitting on a 4x4 1977 Chevy truck. Locking front hubs and all.
Ceiling panels were all fitted, removed, and covered with carpet along with the passenger panel.
Has anyone thought about recession something like this into the doors for added storage? I'm planning to circle around and use that space.
Also I saw something pretty sweet at Lowes today. Remember Grummin canoes? Apparently they made airplanes and vans too. This is a 1951 Grummin sitting on a 4x4 1977 Chevy truck. Locking front hubs and all.
patoz
Expedition Leader
Uh Alex, I think Grumman Aircraft (aka Northrup Grumman) came first since it was founded in 1929.
They also make Fire Trucks, the current US Mail delivery trucks, and the UPS step vans.
Just FYI... :coffeedrink:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman#Other_products
They also make Fire Trucks, the current US Mail delivery trucks, and the UPS step vans.
Just FYI... :coffeedrink:
flightcancled
Explorer
Hahaha I never put that together!! You'd think I of all people would know my paddle sports companies backwards and forwards.
patoz
Expedition Leader
Well, me being Federal Firefighter who worked on a Naval Air Station around military aircraft over half of my career, that was the first thing I thought of. However, I do remember going on a canoe trip many years ago, and the rental canoes were made by Grumman. I thought that was strange at the time.
flightcancled
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Welp. I have to say I like how it turned out. The ceiling isn't as smooth and professional looking as I would like, but I'll be tweaking it.
I'll be making the C bed and installing the floor next.
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