McZippie
Walmart Adventure Camper
.... and of course none of those hundreds of extra frame holes are ever in the right place when mounting something new.
Like Mudhipy. You always get the stance spot on.
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.... and of course none of those hundreds of extra frame holes are ever in the right place when mounting something new.
Like Mudhipy. You always get the stance spot on.
Toolman
Explorer
****** ?
I thought he just hacked a giant hole in the side of the van with an axe like Paul Bunyan would have done. Now the late night ginsu knife info-mercial test to the tail pipe? NICE !!!
I've seen some $/ˆ†¥ work before but this is a hole new underground sub-level of hackery goin on here. Did he use a beer can with a coat hanger to put it back together ? or was it the ole battery jumper cable coat hanger welder together tool ?
ujoint
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Busy day today!!!!! Finished a few things on MudHipy to get it rolling, and patched up the d side storage box installed at CCV.
Before
After (before undercoating)
Threw the shafts in it and bam! Outside & lookin good!
Have a few things to punch out on Monday and she's ready to get some miles.
Now back to V4............ The frame horns have been killing me to look at so off they go.
Before
After (before undercoating)
Threw the shafts in it and bam! Outside & lookin good!
Have a few things to punch out on Monday and she's ready to get some miles.
Now back to V4............ The frame horns have been killing me to look at so off they go.
pratty85
Adventurer
HA, and the other one was wielding a plasma cutter and dead weight hammer?
ujoint
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Yea, something like that!
The box is made from sheet metal, the door appears to be bought (better quality) Probably for some sort of RV.
ujoint
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What do we have here? A Yeti @ UJOR??? Yep. In for some upgrades.
Minnesota salt hasn't been to nice to this frame that I spent so much time cleaning and painting! On the menu for this visit: Crossover steering and the new trac bar setup, on board air kit, rear airbags and a general clean up. This van will be with us at the SE Overland Rally so it has to look good!
The seats are back for V4 too! I had a local shop re cover them and replace the foam, they did a great job.
Minnesota salt hasn't been to nice to this frame that I spent so much time cleaning and painting! On the menu for this visit: Crossover steering and the new trac bar setup, on board air kit, rear airbags and a general clean up. This van will be with us at the SE Overland Rally so it has to look good!
The seats are back for V4 too! I had a local shop re cover them and replace the foam, they did a great job.
ujoint
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Finished up the front bumper jig yesterday, and another UJ bumper is almost ready to Ship out. This will speed up the process a bit!
V4 is getting all sorts of parts here & there. Wiring, brake lines, etc. We installed the 4" turbo back exhaust from Diamond Eye Exhaust, turned out really nice!
V4 is getting all sorts of parts here & there. Wiring, brake lines, etc. We installed the 4" turbo back exhaust from Diamond Eye Exhaust, turned out really nice!
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Hi Chris,
Any more progress on V4's cab ?
Been looking around for a suitable donor up here in Canada to do a similar build next year but there like hen's teeth ! Any suggestions for on-line hunting for one from south of the boarder ?
Also been looking at the Phoenix campers, the XP is very nice but way out of my price range... however a bare bones Phoenix gives plenty of home build options whilst still allowing us to get out & enjoy it. Will also be able to have a little lower bed height as your not tied to the fixed distance like the XP.
Keep those pic's coming !
Any more progress on V4's cab ?
Been looking around for a suitable donor up here in Canada to do a similar build next year but there like hen's teeth ! Any suggestions for on-line hunting for one from south of the boarder ?
Also been looking at the Phoenix campers, the XP is very nice but way out of my price range... however a bare bones Phoenix gives plenty of home build options whilst still allowing us to get out & enjoy it. Will also be able to have a little lower bed height as your not tied to the fixed distance like the XP.
Keep those pic's coming !
SoCalChaos
Observer
AWESOME! Looking forward to adding that on to my van :victory:
ujoint
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I'll be visiting the body shop tomorrow to make sure we're still on track for my deadline next week. I was looking at eBay today, found a low mileage cab chassis, they're out there!
ujoint
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Vanaconda has been listed on eBay again, gotta find a new home! With V4 getting closer & closer to being done, I can't have both! Price has been reduced again.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Ford-E350-4x4-/280966764797?forcev4exp=true#ht_500wt_1182
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Ford-E350-4x4-/280966764797?forcev4exp=true#ht_500wt_1182
ujoint
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Here's a pic of the recently updated "floating" airbag setup. The bag rests on the pad @ ride height, slightly compressed. When the suspension droops out (as pictured) there is no restriction from the bag. A win/win situation!
I've been running the bags on Vanaconda like this for 2 years now, no problems.
I've been running the bags on Vanaconda like this for 2 years now, no problems.