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Forum: Member Classifieds 09-26-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Posted By tylers24
I’m no moderator, but it’s not polite to...

I’m no moderator, but it’s not polite to threadjack. Let’s let OP @jimmyrig have first dibs on anything posted in his WTB thread.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-08-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
The difference is in the equipment, materials,...

The difference is in the equipment, materials, and construction. Sportsmobile LOVES cheap. Propane appliances, MDF, poor assembly techniques :k8:

Instead of MDF, we went with lightweight and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-08-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Agreed. The conversion entails sourcing the...

Agreed.

The conversion entails sourcing the headlight bezels, the metal housings for the lights, the metal retaining rings, adjustment screws, and 6 little plastic prongs that support the light...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-08-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Thank you! There was some pressure to update...

Thank you!

There was some pressure to update to the ‘08+ front end but the OG front end is where it’s at.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-07-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Correct, it’s very compact yet packs a real...

Correct, it’s very compact yet packs a real punch.

https://airheatcoolcomfort.com/products/air-and-water-heater-wolf-6000-aw-propane-or-diesel


Thanks to the rest for the kind words, it was...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Now this is where we’re at currently… so close I...

Now this is where we’re at currently… so close I can taste it.

Impact to the driver’s front wheel blew the steering gear so I upgraded to a RedHead unit. Alignment after this weekend, hoping the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
PH top was nearly new. It was a take-off from...

PH top was nearly new. It was a take-off from Timberline when they converted a van to a hightop.

As for the rockaway hinges… that’s a Jim question (if you’re lucky maybe he’ll share his secrets)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Repairing the van and my broken heart New...

Repairing the van and my broken heart

New bumper mounts from Ujoint :b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Thank you! It was Jim’s idea and I’m glad I...

Thank you! It was Jim’s idea and I’m glad I conceded to his recommendation. The material is called Hexaply and its absolutely awesome.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Not 2 minutes after leaving, a BMW t boned a...

Not 2 minutes after leaving, a BMW t boned a Tacoma in front of me and sent the Tacoma flying into the van. Sigh.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Finally got around to paint, and decided to LineX...

Finally got around to paint, and decided to LineX the rockers like my previous van had done.

I was very pleased with the result, but the excitement was short lived
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Picked up the van and spent a night on the drive...

Picked up the van and spent a night on the drive back at Lake Mohave, one of my favorite spots for spring/fall

Final touch was converting to a sealed beam front end so i could run Rigid LED...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Jim’s final touches - after this I had to get the...

Jim’s final touches - after this I had to get the van back to SoCal for the real finishing touches (paint, more Aluminess, stereo, and so on)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
This is where it got exciting - watching the RB50...

This is where it got exciting - watching the RB50 clone interior take shape

One of our easiest decisions was ditching propane appliances in favor of more efficient options. We toyed with the idea...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Interior build underway

Interior build underway
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
PH top install

PH top install
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
C.R. Laurence windows installed

C.R. Laurence windows installed
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Thats correct. He had a nice electric SMB PH top...

Thats correct. He had a nice electric SMB PH top that he installed. More photos on the way
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
Getting stuff done before the interior build...

Getting stuff done before the interior build begins
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
After Ujoint it was time to get the van to Jim in...

After Ujoint it was time to get the van to Jim in Prescott for the interior build. Decided to take the fun route over Tincup and Imogene
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
As far as the Ujoint build goes, I opted for the...

As far as the Ujoint build goes, I opted for the following:

- 37” BFG KO2
- Method Wheels
- Stage 2 front axle
- 4.88 gears (crazy torque..)
- OX mechanical locker
- Fox reservoir front...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2023, 09:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
UJOR underway Can’t get photos to post upright

UJOR underway
Can’t get photos to post upright
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
First order of business was getting it to Justin...

First order of business was getting it to Justin for 4x4 while we waited for Jim’s build schedule to clear up.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,471
Posted By tylers24
30k Mile V10 UJOR Build

The story of this van started a couple years ago when my good friend @jimmyrig made me an offer I couldn’t refuse - my 7k mile oddball V10 EB high top for his van, a 30k mile v10 cargo E350 plus...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-10-2022, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By tylers24
They came off my 33k mile 07 E350. I replaced...

They came off my 33k mile 07 E350. I replaced them with window doors during the conversion process
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