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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-09-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,532
Posted By michal740
I have just installed Webasto Airtop 200STC...

I have just installed Webasto Airtop 200STC diesel heater. I am super impressed with the heat output. Mine came with both HD controlled with display and as well with the rheostat. I did not install...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-15-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By michal740
If your Sprinter has an EGR cooler with coolant...

If your Sprinter has an EGR cooler with coolant lines going into it,I would have that cooler checked. possibly with inspection camera. I have seen issue with leaking EGR cooler on "other" German made...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-08-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
I was quite busy last month,but got some work...

I was quite busy last month,but got some work done to get the van close to finish. (It is never really finished,lol)
I was not happy how the bed rails were just kind of bolted to the roof. It seem...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,060
Posted By michal740
I have a folding pads from Costco. They fold like...

I have a folding pads from Costco. They fold like tri fold and are really comfortable. They also fit perfectly side by side on my bed. I don't have anything negative to say about them and I think I...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-18-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By michal740
Is this the one you are looking for?

Is this the one you are looking for?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-18-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,962
Posted By michal740
Good luck with the rebuild. Let me know if you...

Good luck with the rebuild. Let me know if you need any info. :b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-16-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Thanks everyone. The shop is just a place where I...

Thanks everyone. The shop is just a place where I work.
I wish I have a garage this big :n5:

Velo,
Of course it's ok to check it out. Always a pleasure to meet like minded people. It will take...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-15-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
After nerve wrecking cutting top of my van part,I...

After nerve wrecking cutting top of my van part,I got the top installed today. Big thanks to my girlfriend who helped tremendously during the process and installation.
Still have the latches to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-09-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Top prewired today. Used 7 pin trailer coiled...

Top prewired today. Used 7 pin trailer coiled cable to keep all tucked away when the top is in down position.
I got some pass thru caps for a subwoofer box and used one on the top. Will do the same...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-07-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
I plant to do this before cutting. I have a...

I plant to do this before cutting. I have a forklift at work,so this will absolutely be something i will check. I know the rear is exactly the same on both EB or RB.
I also checked the curvature of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-06-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Agree Orv, I have seen some some companies to...

Agree Orv,
I have seen some some companies to bolt aluminum frames (not necessary roof tops)
to steel bodies and didn't really use anything special in terms of materials.
Stainless steel screws...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-06-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
The dissimilar metal issue is something to think...

The dissimilar metal issue is something to think of for sure. I don't think it's going to be major issue since the aluminum frame will be boltet to painted surface and will have butyl sealant between...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 12-05-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By michal740
Sportsmobile in NM

No affiliation

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/quigley-conversion-van/6761677958.html
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-04-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Thanks rockbender, I did search this but came...

Thanks rockbender,
I did search this but came out without much info. I think i have seen the post that someone did this the same way you have described. I am leaning more towards having
the top...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-04-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Thanks Brian, I think about either doing 45...

Thanks Brian,
I think about either doing 45 degree corners or some sort of round shape plastic,so
there is no stress to the fabric.
The material I used was this:
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-03-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Thanks guys for all your comments. I appreciate...

Thanks guys for all your comments. I appreciate all the feedback during the project.
Next thing is to figure out the bottom attachment for the canvas. I am thinking about mounting L profile...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-02-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Got the canvas attached to lid this weekend. It...

Got the canvas attached to lid this weekend. It is finally taking shape and hopefully get it installed before Christmas.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-25-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Thanks Marret, This was definitely a steep...

Thanks Marret,
This was definitely a steep learning curve. I think I may make another one,slightly different and have it as a spare.
The machine is super cool,but not mine. I was lucky to have it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-25-2018, 05:26 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Major component done. I have spend 3 days sewing...

Major component done. I have spend 3 days sewing the piece. Mostly coppied the original canvas. Sewed in insect screen and zipper for clear vinyl windows.
I skipped making front window,since there...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 11-21-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,612
Posted By michal740
Pretty sure this is a same person I bought a pop...

Pretty sure this is a same person I bought a pop top from.At least the same van he had for sale.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-18-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Another small update. Finishing up headliner and...

Another small update. Finishing up headliner and wiring for lights and fan. Made new "plates" to hold lift bars and gather new aluminum bolts to install them with.
I will be working on the canvas...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-11-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Working on the headliner and fan/light finish. I...

Working on the headliner and fan/light finish. I wrapped the Eucaboard in light grey foam backed headliner fabric.
Will make only 2 pices headliner instead of 3 as the SMB original design was.
I...
Forum: Van Body 11-04-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By michal740
I'm pretty sure that it won't fit. If the van...

I'm pretty sure that it won't fit. If the van you're looking at is 4x4,it is about 8ft tall already. I think the penthouse adds about 4 inches overall from original roof height.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-03-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,850
Posted By michal740
Small update today. I have a working lifting...

Small update today.
I have a working lifting mechanism. Finally modified the aluminum rails and connected the springs today.
I managed to lift the top and position it over the bars.
It still sits...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 10-31-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By michal740
I have done it. It works pretty well. I don't...

I have done it. It works pretty well. I don't have exact measurement where and how far forward my awning is installed,but I can check if you want to know more.
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