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Forum: General Sportsmobile Yesterday, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 471
Posted By 86Scotty
I learned a new word today. Hillrod. And I...

I learned a new word today. Hillrod. And I thought I had heard them all, considering I'm from the land of........hillrods.

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Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-14-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 471
Posted By 86Scotty
Do yourself a favor and buy a 5.4l gas Econoline....

Do yourself a favor and buy a 5.4l gas Econoline. It will be your cheapest entry. You are new to these and I never recommend buying your forever rig first. 5.4's are cheaper and more plentiful. ...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-11-2024, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By 86Scotty
5 years ago I would consider that an average deal...

5 years ago I would consider that an average deal on a Chinook. These days I would consider it a steal, especially for the mileage and maintenance done.

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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-10-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 431
Posted By 86Scotty
I think the look on the guy's face in the video...

I think the look on the guy's face in the video link above pretty much sums it up.
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-10-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By 86Scotty
It likely has very high idle hours. Does it have...

It likely has very high idle hours. Does it have an hours meter somewhere? I would definitely not skimp on preventative maintenance on an ambo due to the idle hours.

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-09-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,413
Posted By 86Scotty
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-09-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By 86Scotty
Welcome! 7.3 Diesel I presume? :b5:

Welcome! 7.3 Diesel I presume?

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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-06-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By 86Scotty
You can change it all you like but it won't take....

You can change it all you like but it won't take. At least not in my experience. It's very frustrating.

I've changed it on multiple rigs with 5-star tunes and also tried to change it via...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-01-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,474
Posted By 86Scotty
Will do Rick! :b5:

Will do Rick!

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-31-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,474
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks, but read over it again. The pic of the...

Thanks, but read over it again. The pic of the van with the roof rack is not mine. I'm not putting a roof rack on mine.

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-31-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,474
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks Herb!

Thanks Herb!
Forum: 4x4 03-31-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By 86Scotty
You shouldn't need to leave Moab these days to...

You shouldn't need to leave Moab these days to find a good shop to do this.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-30-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,474
Posted By 86Scotty
No bracket, they are bolted right to the inner...

No bracket, they are bolted right to the inner structure of the grill on each side. I did use the upfitter switches in the dash to trigger them separately but the up fitter switch is not the main...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-30-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,474
Posted By 86Scotty
So, it's been a minute. Recently I was in...

So, it's been a minute. Recently I was in Colorado with my van and I parked it at Colorado Camper Van and the guys there cut a huge hole in it!
...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-29-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By 86Scotty
There is some history floating around on this...

There is some history floating around on this van. I can't remember the name of the guy that had it originally but he was on the MS coast. I know a friend of his quite well.

Good luck with...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-29-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 300
Posted By 86Scotty
Yep, I was going to do the swap as well and still...

Yep, I was going to do the swap as well and still probably will but I have temporarily just put better LED bulbs in my factory composite housings.

After I put an Aluminess bumper on my 2011 and...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News 03-27-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By 86Scotty
If this is a typical SMB and I'm seeing what I...

If this is a typical SMB and I'm seeing what I think I'm seeing the switches are under the steering wheel on the panel just in front of your knees. If you can't figure out what the small switch does...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-21-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 72,608
Posted By 86Scotty
Looks amazing! :b5:

Looks amazing!

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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-16-2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,191
Posted By 86Scotty
I think a lot of us feel that way sometimes but...

I think a lot of us feel that way sometimes but then the weather changes and the wanderlust comes again.

Just remember how hard it would be to replace!
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-15-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,191
Posted By 86Scotty
Glad to hear old blue is still rolling Larrie. ...

Glad to hear old blue is still rolling Larrie. Even the new ones rattle and shake though.

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Forum: Van Body 03-14-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,409
Posted By 86Scotty
Me too! :d5:

Me too!

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Forum: Van Body 03-12-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By 86Scotty
They made them, yes, but they are getting very...

They made them, yes, but they are getting very hard to find. Around 96 or 97 they went to all fixed windows except the forward (60) side barn door.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-12-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,413
Posted By 86Scotty
@kbeefy, while you're pulling coils grab yourself...

@kbeefy, while you're pulling coils grab yourself a batch of boots. They are just a couple bucks apiece. Grease them liberally with dielectric grease. This has solved all of my misfire problems on...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-10-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,810
Posted By 86Scotty
Some are and some aren't, from my research when I...

Some are and some aren't, from my research when I was looking for one. Most of the point of use style like you linked are designed for a residential (climate controlled) under sink environment in a...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-10-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,810
Posted By 86Scotty
The problem with that style is that you can't...

The problem with that style is that you can't drain them. This is why I went with an old-fashioned residential style with a bottom drain and switched to a DC element. It works fantastically and can...
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