UJOR Build Thread

[ober27]

Brad,

That is the nicest looking van I've seen, you must be excited. I hope you start a thread here so we can see how it turns out.

 

[Brad Kilby]

Thanks ober. I'm not really sure what kind of thread to start. Chris did all the suspension work! The only thing I get to do is the small stuff.

 

[lndhark]

Brad Kilby van thread now! :wings:

 

[lndhark]

(please!)

 

[lndhark]

A list of specs would be cool. Did you buy it already converted or did you have SMB do the work? What floorplan is it? Can we see the inside? :wings:

 

[ujoint]

It was a 2wd SMB, local to me. When we did the engine work a few years ago I really wanted to convert it! The owner had no interest so I'm glad that we eventually got to maximize its potential.

 

[Brad Kilby]

What Chris said. I've owned it since January but I haven't actually seen it yet. That's why it's hard to start a thread. Lol!
"Here's my van. Don't ask any questions because I don't know". Ha! Well, I guess I could offer up what I do know about it. As far as the U-Joint conversion, Chris would have to spill the specs. I'm familiar with Chris's old Vanaconda and I knew the quality of the parts and conversion so I had him do the work before sending it to SoCal.

 

[ujoint]

We did a complete 6" swap with progressive springs, front D60 w/ARB air locker & the RSC upgrade, Sterling 10.5 rear with another ARB, NV271 t-case, shortened fuel tank and all of the standard parts that we out on every swap. The tires are Maxxis Bravo 315/70/17 and wheels are from Center Line. Brad may know the exact model.

 

[Brad Kilby]

It's a Wilderness Grizzly.

 

[screwball48]

I know what the secret behind V6 is. It will be the first in a fleet of converted vans available for weekend rentals and local excursions. (Fingers crossed).

 

[lndhark]

Brad, forgive me for asking (and maybe a search here would reveal the result) but are you the same Brad Kilby of Jeep fame? I just ask as a former SoCal resident and rock crawler. Thanks. That's all :coffeedrink:

 

[Brad Kilby]

Jeep fame? Ha! I guess so. I did own Kilby Enterprises at one point.

 

[ujoint]

I know what the secret behind V6 is. It will be the first in a fleet of converted vans available for weekend rentals and local excursions. (Fingers crossed).

Not a huge secret, just taking it to the next level as far as attention to detail & design.

 

[screwball48]

From the work I have seen posted on this forum I wonder if there is a "next level" left for you to obtain. Keep raising the bar and thank you for letting us follow along.

 

[lndhark]

From the work I have seen posted on this forum I wonder if there is a "next level" left for you to obtain. Keep raising the bar and thank you for letting us follow along.

I'll second that. I didn't know how much better it can get, Chris.