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Forum: Member Classifieds 04-19-2018, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,273
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Sorry for the no response been swamped with work...

Sorry for the no response been swamped with work and then had to get tires on the van and then some fool hit my mirror and pushed it through the drivers window and broke the windshield so I had to...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-09-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,135
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
As soon as the van starts running it is 13.5-13.9...

As soon as the van starts running it is 13.5-13.9 steady on my Ultra Gauge and if I measure with a meter it is just over 12 when it is not running. Battery is good and electrical system seems to be...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-09-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,135
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Well the good news is I got the second seat...

Well the good news is I got the second seat mounted while I had the tank down. Had to go to Napa and get a filler hose and the other hoses they were all rotting on the outside. Got the new pump...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-08-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,135
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Well crap....kinda

Got the PCV valve and still had an issue. When I went to Autozone I got a Loan a tool fuel pressure kit and hooked it up and after cycling the ignition a few times the most I could get was 5 PSI so...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-08-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,135
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I got my Ultraguage hooked up and it has No codes...

I got my Ultraguage hooked up and it has No codes or pending codes. I had seen on other forums the IAC issue didn't throw codes many times. I ha e never measured fuel pressure so I will look up how...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-07-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,135
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
5.4 Quit running today

Today was a bit of a rough day had a ton of work to do and the van decided to die about noon. It has been runnning great with no issues other than some odd oil usage. I changed the oil on Monday and...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-04-2018, 12:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,624
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Careful there is a special place in hell for...

Careful there is a special place in hell for anyone speaking ill of a 7.3 Powerstroke:n5:
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-29-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
You are probably correct the ad changed, it said...

You are probably correct the ad changed, it said 7.3 Powerstroke at the top when I saw it this morning. If it is not a diesel then it is not a good deal, I got my 5.4 for way less than that with...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-29-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
06 with a 7.3 for sale

Looks like this would be a good base for a homebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1836772869916779
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-19-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,298
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I am in Salt Lake as well and could fly out to...

I am in Salt Lake as well and could fly out to Cali and drive it back if you need someone to transport it, let me know if you buy it and need transport and we can work out details.
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-03-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
That is quite the grill I look forward to the...

That is quite the grill I look forward to the build pics. There are a lot of good threads with all kinds of good ideas here. I am doing my first build out as well, I just got the floor down and the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-29-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,120
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Yeah loving the Christmas paint scheme! I wanted...

Yeah loving the Christmas paint scheme! I wanted to get it done before it got cold but that didn't happen. Oh well at least I got the roof done so that I can put the rack on.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-28-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,120
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Windows Tinted

I got the windows tinted today, Limo Ceramic in the back and 35% Ceramic in the fronts. It looks great and it doesn't feel like a fishbowl anymore. Hopefully it will cut down on the heat in the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-28-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I got tinted!

It got done today! Limo Ceramic in all the back windows and 35% Ceramic in the fronts so that should help with the heat. It doesn't feel like a fishbowl anymore either.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-28-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Got my Shore Power Installed

I got the exterior part of my shore power installed. It turned out pretty good, I have a few parts that are supposed to show up this weekend to start on the AC and DC inside. I made a Youtube video...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-28-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,120
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I cut a hole in the side of the Van!

Well I got the shore power plug installed. After considering quite a few different spots this is where it ended up. I made a video of the install and what I used to to it. https://youtu.be/YS3Qa0VafuE
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-14-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I got my floor in, and a bit more.

Finally got to spend some time getting the floor down so I can install the vinyl and start building. It was more work than I thought getting all that old flooring out and cleaning the thing up.
I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-14-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,120
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I got the floor in!

Finally got to spend some time getting the floor down so I can install the vinyl and start building. It was more work than I thought getting all that old flooring out and cleaning the thing up.
I...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-10-2017, 01:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,273
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Man I wish you were closer my parents live in...

Man I wish you were closer my parents live in Beaver Dam but that is still 6 hours away are you headed North anytime soon?
Forum: Campfire 10-11-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,404
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
The last i was said the winds kicked up again and...

The last i was said the winds kicked up again and were causing all kinds or crazy stuff again.
Be safe and be ready to go because they are unpredictable for sure, all the stuff is replaceable you...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-11-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,295
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I have seen the YouTube videos about that one and...

I have seen the YouTube videos about that one and always admired it really cool rig. There is an old guy around the corner from me that had the same body style van but just cargo no 4x4 conversion...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-08-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
Yeah probably a bit overkill but I am not...

Yeah probably a bit overkill but I am not complaining lol
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-08-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,120
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I got some new windows

I got the rear windows replaced with some that open.
I also got the batteries, inverter, and AC/DC panel tested out.

I made a video with most of it.
(https://youtu.be/JNT0QnuLebI)
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-08-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I got new rear windows installed and tested out...

I got new rear windows installed and tested out my battery bank and AC/DC Panel. Now I have to decide where to put the batteries......

I made a video showing most of it....
Forum: 4x4 06-11-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,252
Posted By Dirk Mitchell
I ran Toyo Open Country ATs on My 2002 Tundra...

I ran Toyo Open Country ATs on My 2002 Tundra (Lifted Air bags loaded heavy) and my F-350 7.3 CrewCab that replaced it. (That one was lifted as well and heavy due to it being a diesel). I bought both...
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