Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Showing results 1 to 25 of 421
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Zaskoda
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-14-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Zaskoda
Polar bear is sold

Polar bear is sold
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-11-2021, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Zaskoda
SOLD: 1987 Ford Econoline 4x4 Homebuild Van

I'm looking to re-home my rig we affectionately call "Polar Bear." You can read about her build and her life here on this forum via this thread:

...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-09-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
I finished Polar Bear. Mostly. I've decided it's...

I finished Polar Bear. Mostly. I've decided it's time to sell her. We have a new house. It's hard to work on her here and the house project takes priority over van projects. So I tied off a bunch of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-06-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
I don't think that backing up would help...

I don't think that backing up would help tremendously and I say that in part because backing out is how I climbed out the way I came in. I think it's better to keep my rear axle downhill. Rather, I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-04-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
If only I had taken the time to let a little air...

If only I had taken the time to let a little air out of my tires, my entire day would have been different...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TFgdUUdfDY


The rest of the trip was lovely:

...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-26-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
it takes soooo long

When I started working on this project, I never thought it would take so long to reach a "finished" state. Over the last few weeks, Polar Bear ha consumed dozens of hours of my labor purely on the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-05-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Most of the photos I placed in this thread are...

Most of the photos I placed in this thread are hosted on my old Flickr account. Recently Flickr announced that you can only host 1000 photos unless you get a paid account and the deadline for that...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-07-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
I've got a few more photos to share. First, I've...

I've got a few more photos to share. First, I've started working on the overhead accessories for the front of the van. The first photo is from testing the zombie blue lights on the workbench and the...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 09-07-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By Zaskoda
It's been a long long time since I was in...

It's been a long long time since I was in Sayulita. I'd sure like to hear more about staying there in a van.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-01-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Thank you. The next several big pieces going in...

Thank you. The next several big pieces going in should finally bring most of the look "together". I have a range of finishing touches to do, but the fundamental look of the van will finally feel...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Try'n to keep it roll'n... ...

Try'n to keep it roll'n...


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/851/43704963442_76ca86d96c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29A4mYs)[/url]


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/855/43753469611_359f9d09b5.jpg...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-17-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Little by little! I finished cutting up an...

Little by little! I finished cutting up an overhead shelf and built a box to contain some switches and wiring on the top shelf. I also left room to install the thermostat up high. Then we tore it all...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-28-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Thanks to this thread, I now realize I've been...

Thanks to this thread, I now realize I've been tinkering on Polar Bear Van for almost 10 years now. Holy smokes. But I AM still working on her.


Having had a number of issues with the previous...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
I thought I would make an update and it turns out...

I thought I would make an update and it turns out it can really be summed up in two photos.

There's been a little of this happening:
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-17-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Do you mean the front door steps? I used the...

Do you mean the front door steps? I used the factory metal for trim on the curve. I may have even had to find it in the junk yard. Here's a shot:
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-15-2016, 12:45 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Thanks98Scotty =) My biggest news with this...

Thanks98Scotty =)

My biggest news with this post is the addition of a battery charger. I cut the sidewall and dropped a 110v plug through to the inside that connect to a power strip and a genuis...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-25-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
So it's been a long time since my last post. I...

So it's been a long time since my last post. I moved to Seattle into an apartment complex and had to park in the parking garage. I wasn't able to do any work there. Recently I've relocated to a house...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 08-28-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 740
Posted By Zaskoda
1987 Ford Parts: Gill, Rear Windows, Seat...

I'm selling off some extra parts on CL:

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/4633825256.html

Front Bumper: Chrome front roll bumper in pretty decent shape. There's a dent on the bottom right where...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-12-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By Zaskoda
1972 Ford 4x4 Camper

I want thsi thing so bad:

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4464481170.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00v0v_jS7PCPWhun4_600x450.jpg
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-26-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Re: Polar Bear 1

If it's the "Smooth" I know, he's our Quartermaster! =D
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-04-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Re: Polar Bear 1

That is a beauitful rig... absolutely beautiful... so you've still got it? I haven't seen it around.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-02-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Re: Polar Bear 1

Hey REF, I'm not sure I totally follow your reference. Sorry.



Yes, I'm lucky to have access to the shop I use. I get it on the cheap as it's a shared space, but it's also challenging working...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-01-2014, 11:44 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 80,219
Posted By Zaskoda
Re: Polar Bear 1

So, believe it or not, I still work on Polar Bear from time to time. The biggest current project is the installation of the furnace I bought from NomadCat back in 2011!!! The tank is mounted, the...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-28-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,189
Posted By Zaskoda
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-23-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,203
Posted By Zaskoda
Re: 1982 Ford E350 4x4 Quadravan 7.3 DIESEL Bellingham, $8,0

This is a fantastic rig. If I had the cash, I'd jump all over it.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 421

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:44 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.