UJOR Build Thread

[sixstringsteve]

wow. the holy grail of all vans.

 

[ujoint]

Thanks gents. Yes, the holy grail!

 

[guidolyons]

On another note - does anyone have one of the ford axle seal installers they'd like to rent out? Tried to make one today but with how tight that seal is, seems like the right tool is probably warranted..

I've got one, but the shipping alone wouldn't be cheap. It's probably 15 lbs.

Does it fit in a flat rate USPS box? $12-15

 

[sixstringsteve]

Does it fit in a flat rate USPS box? $12-15

Unsure. I've had bad luck with the USPS loosing my stuff, so I don't typically ship with them. I'd say it's about 8"x6"x6".

 

[mgmetalworks]

Rent the tool from the auto parts store or buy a cheap one at Harbor Freight. If they don't have it, you could also make one... I have quite a few Frankenstein tools made from bits and pieces of Harbor Freight stuff.

 

[sixstringsteve]

You're happy to use mine if you pay for shipping both ways. Here's the link to the one I bought: http://amzn.to/1QN73Hr

 

[guidolyons]

when I got the quote I dang near defecated a clay based rectangular building unit.

:Wow1: :elkgrin: Save that, uh "kid friendly colorful metaphor" for later :sombrero:

Shoot, around here they wanted $850 just to do the stripe on each side of mine.

Check with Mike Moore at ScoutCo http://www.scoutcoproducts.com/ they specialize in stripes for International Harvester Scouts, but the other half of his business is graphics for big trucks. I don't personally know if he's ever done a stripe for a van or ambo, but if you take some pictures and get some dimensions I'd bet Mike could cut a stripe for you for a whole lot less.

Scoutco Products
3610 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-433-5136

I got the hoodstripe on my Scout from him. Easy to install.

 

[DEFENDERBEAM]

good video. thanks for sharing.

 

[DzlToy]

Any vinyl sign or sticker printing shop that has someone with a brain should be able to do this quite easily. You need an exterior grade film from a good company like 3M, a good eye and some patience. It is not rocket science to apply pressure sensitive vinyl to a car.

If that stripe is $850, I am in the wrong business.....

 

[94idi]

Does it fit in a flat rate USPS box? $12-15

Thanks for the offer sixstring..

I just dropped it off at a local shop that had the tool - that let me focus on finishing up axle ujoints and inner oil seals.

Next up is the shackle sleeve holes

 

[thebigblue]

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[ujoint]

New arrival

 

[Bbasso]

Details planned?!?


Oh...
If those front center caps are possibly for sale, please let me know.

 

[ujoint]

2014 E350 5.4, low miles.

6", 35s, the usual goodies. He's keeping the wheels & tires for another van.

 

[ujoint]

Frame prep on AlphaVan is complete! Every mod we can think of has been made so it can go to the blaster and then to get coated. I just want to test fit a frame mount battery tray that we designed up for the pass side frame rail. Will hold 3 Optimas.