UJOR Build Thread

[ben2go]

To the body shop!

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I can't wait to see that hot pink and neon purple van back in your shop.

 

[ujoint]

What ever happened to the Ranger?

It's around, here's a pic I took a few weeks ago

 

[TangoBlue]

It's around, here's a pic I took a few weeks ago

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Nice - what did you end up doing with the bed? Make a t-back?

 

[ujoint]

We still need to install the slide locks & bed sides, but here it is. Gotta find time to get this thing back in the shop.

 

[TangoBlue]

Oh, that turned out really nice! Good job!

 

[ben2go]

Oh, that turned out really nice! Good job!

You should see that ranger in person.It is a sweet beast.

 

[ujoint]

Just want to share 2 stories about 2 vendors I've dealt with recently. One is www.dieselorings.com. GREAT service. He picked up the phone, took my order, gave me good info & suggestions, and I had an order conformation via email before we hung up! The parts shipped when he said the would, and arrived on time. This is what I like (as should everyone)

One of my new years resolutions is to crack down on slacker vendors. Slack up & you're gone. I don't expect my customers to suffer because of your incompetence.

The 2nd vendor is Glassworks Unlimited. I planned on using a set of his fenders for V4, so I started with a nice email explaining the build, what I plan to do, and how I plan on selling more fenders in the future. No response. So I called, talked to Tim & placed the order. He said it would be about a week. No problem, I've got time. 2 weeks goes by, no contact. I called & he said they were ready to go out the next day. Still nothing..... won't answer the phone..... email, nothing. Never got tracking info. I did get a VM on the 8th and he said they shipped, but still NO tracking info. I still haven't heard from him, this is what I call HORRIBLE service. So I will not be purchasing his fenders, and I don't recommend anyone doing business with him. It's a real shame because I like the product.

Venting over

 

[Jasper Jones]

That is disappointing, I really like their fenders, too, and I was hoping they would make ones for the 08+ body style sometime.

 

[notmiller]

I second the service at dieselorings.com. Just did a full fuel bowl rebuild and I had to order from him twice (took me awhile to notice I lost the darn tiny black ball in the drain valve!) Both times I ordered online at night and the items were shipped by the next morning.

 

[ujoint]

Front spring hangers are drilled and ready for powder, should have them back Monday. I also removed the front suspension so V4 should have a F axle under it Mon/Tues!! We've been cleaning up the frame and working on the engine too. I LOVE working on these things with the body off.

 

[ujoint]

And VANimal has wandered all the way to the dunes in Glamis CA!

 

[ujoint]

Some of my parents little friends tonight in their back yard



Gabe in KS received his axle & conversion kit Wednesday of last week. He may have set a record for completion!! He still has to do the t-case, but this 2011 E350 is on the road. Looks great too!

 

[Loopie]

Wow! does that two tone silver ever look awesome with the black windows and wheels (though I'd personally ease up on the rim bling factor for bonus points)...Very nice! Cheers!

 

[bknudtsen]

Chris, I would like to vote for this as your next project. I say 6" Lift with 35's. You can use it to shuttle customers to and from the airport. I say this because I am currently planning a 4x4 van project and your company figures heavily into those plans. Been cruising craiglist in your region looking for "the" van. My girlfriend's brother lives in NC, and I am hatching a plan to visit him and drive back in a newly lifted UJOR van...

Brad


http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/2861268290.html

 

[ujoint]

That thing looks fun to get on the rack! What a beast, would look good on some 35's, thats for sure.

And your plan sounds pretty good to me!