Slow build- the vanagon replacement

[mgmetalworks]

'95 seems to stick in my memory as the cut-off year for the pop out rear windows. I see them fairly regularly at the local Pick'n'Pull.

 

[350outrage]

Nice looking rig. Is the 4wd complete, or did I just miss it?

 

[kb3yeu]

'95 seems to stick in my memory as the cut-off year for the pop out rear windows. I see them fairly regularly at the local Pick'n'Pull.

Thank you. Funny thing is I found a set on eBay right after I asked you.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Looking good!
Mind if I ask who popped the top? I would love to do that but that's on the later list. Thanks

Thanks! Sportsmobile North

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Good looking rig! Question for you though... what year are those pop out rear windows from? I can't find them anywhere! Keep up the good work.

Thanks man! These are out of a 92, but up to 95 sounds about right

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Nice looking rig. Is the 4wd complete, or did I just miss it?

Thanks! Yes, have just over 12k miles on it complete.

 

[350outrage]

Thanks! Yes, have just over 12k miles on it complete.

Interesting tire choice. Let us know how you like them as time goes by.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Scavenged stainless ladder, scuff and poof canned black.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Update- 17k miles since 4x4 complete, just finished a 3500 mile trip, loaded down with motorcycle, whitewater boats and gear.
-13.6 mpg average on trip
-5.4 and 3.73 gears are suiting me great, a couple of the harder pulls she was grunting but had more to give(fretted a lot if this combo was going to be enough. I find it is sufficient for my needs, if I was planning on towing much would definitely go v10 or diesel.)
-I am mostly satisfied with the 4" lift, but bottoms out a little more then expected. Would probably go 6" and regear for 35s if starting from scratch again.
✌️

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Added a window for a little more ventilation.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Slowly.

 

[devo 1]

I really dig this van. Giving me lots of ideas.
As far as bottoming out goes, I hit twice and then I got really aggressive with the plasma cutter. I haven't bottomed out again so far. I can take a pic of the crossmember if you need it.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

I really dig this van. Giving me lots of ideas.
As far as bottoming out goes, I hit twice and then I got really aggressive with the plasma cutter. I haven't bottomed out again so far. I can take a pic of the crossmember if you need it.

Awesome! Plenty more technical threads for know how, I always like browsing how everyone sets theres up. Figure I can contribute with pics. I have the center x-member trimmed up good, I am bottoming the bump stops on the frame. Not an issue on road but I guess I am off pavement and on rough roads more than I thought. I am in the process of going up to 6", looking forward to the tighter turn radius and trac bar.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Kitchen.

 

[Clean1]

I like your style BDH, keep up the sweet work