Scoutkid's van is HERE!!!

[Deleted member 1276]

Just for reference; I have the gas V10, stock rear axle, 4R100 tranny, NV271 t-case, and no adapter/box. I don't have any problems shifting in high or low gear range. Speeds read incorrectly in low gears of course, but engine speeds appear correct. Maybe things are handled differently with the gas vs diesel applications.

 

[ujoint]

Just for reference; I have the gas V10, stock rear axle, 4R100 tranny, NV271 t-case, and no adapter/box. I don't have any problems shifting in high or low gear range. Speeds read incorrectly in low gears of course, but engine speeds appear correct. Maybe things are handled differently with the gas vs diesel applications.

Have to look into that... Both of the vans I've done with this setup have been 7.3's. I've had several customers use it too.

 

[nely]

Have to look into that... Both of the vans I've done with this setup have been 7.3's. I've had several customers use it too.

Well i have the 7.3, e4od & i have a 271 to go behind it so i assume ill need the box.

 

[dsw4x4]

Brettf all you need to do is hook up the 4wd wire in to the factory van wiring harness to the t-case switch then when you switch to 4low your speedo will work correctly. It is marked from the factory and located in the main harness under the hood over the steering column. All vans have it go figure?

 

[Deleted member 1276]

Brettf all you need to do is hook up the 4wd wire in to the factory van wiring harness to the t-case switch then when you switch to 4low your speedo will work correctly. It is marked from the factory and located in the main harness under the hood over the steering column. All vans have it go figure?

Good to know! Thanks! I will take a look. Though I'm usually not concerned about speedo reading when in low range...

Scoutkid, any updates?

 

[r_w]

But what does that do to your odo? I usually am not in low range very far at a time, but it would add up eventually...

 

[scoutkid]

Good to know! Thanks! I will take a look. Though I'm usually not concerned about speedo reading when in low range...

Scoutkid, any updates?

The last week or two has been a whirlwind! I just got back from a work trip to New Orleans - I left on Sunday. Meanwhile I am working this Scout/Snowmobile trade and its been quite time consuming.

Once the Red Scout is out of the shop i should be back to bidness as usual. until then, I hope to post random pics of Vantom up in the mtns! :sombrero:

 

[bobDog]

looking forward to it........:coffeedrink:
What do you do for a living or if you tell me you'd have to kill me.:sombrero:

 

[scoutkid]

looking forward to it........:coffeedrink:
What do you do for a living or if you tell me you'd have to kill me.:sombrero:

Sales Manager for an Engineered product. Basically I sell really cool, really expensive stuff!

Well the big trade is done. Today was hell on wheels, several trailer trips swapping out snow sleds for scouts. I will post more pics later but here is a few of the Scout heading out, and at his new home, and the sleds on their way out, and in their new home!

 

[loren85022]

Seems like the sequel will be about a wicked trailer for hauling sleds and maybe some cool add- ons to compliment the van.

 

[scoutkid]

Seems like the sequel will be about a wicked trailer for hauling sleds and maybe some cool add- ons to compliment the van.

For this winter I think i am just gonna find an aluminum tilt 2 spot on craigslist - my car hauler is just in sad shape...


Well, I stopped at the old Home Depot today and grabbed a few sheets of 23/32 cabinet grade plywood....

To make something like this:

Looking in from the back:

top-ish:

More details to come.

 

[That One Guy]

I like it! That cabinet is in the perfect place for an alarm clock... Or small tv...

 

[etcatmeat]

This thread is bringing back memories! In case you didn't see my build thread from a few months ago.... check it out here http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/64133-Inland-Rovers-Unusal-Motorhome-Buid

I think I got mine done in pretty much the same record time as you did! (maybe just a little faster....:ylsmoke

I was originally thinking of building a Land Rover Discovery for my trail rig but now I am seriously considering buying a van. This build thread has got the bug going once again inside me and I would love to have a rig like this for my wheelin' and campin' trips that the motorhome just can't get to! Chris might be getting another order from me soon!

 

[ExpoScout]

Really cool project. Sucks you had to get rid of the scout, but it's completely understandable.

Looks like the van had a ton of potential from the get-go. I'm impressed with where it's gone thus far, nice job and keep up the good work.

 

[scoutkid]

I like it! That cabinet is in the perfect place for an alarm clock... Or small tv...

I like where you head is at...

This thread is bringing back memories! In case you didn't see my build thread from a few months ago.... check it out here

Saw it, LOVED it!! Great work!

Really cool project. Sucks you had to get rid of the scout, but it's completely understandable.

Looks like the van had a ton of potential from the get-go. I'm impressed with where it's gone thus far, nice job and keep up the good work.

I think I have at least 3 or 4 more Scouts right now in various stages of disrepair... I won't miss 1 too much!

I did get a bit done this weekend. Lots of hmmming and haaaing. I got the basic 'permanent' box in. The big horizontal (66" wide x 48" deep), and the vertical upright. I went with 19" of clearance. 24" was too much, 18" would make it too tight for random items. I may still carpet the inside of the box mostly for sound deadening so in reality it will give me 18"strong at the end of the day.

Unintended handyness! I'd rather be lucky than good. It never occurred to me that I had barn doors...

Crappy night shot - I will get more in today.