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Forum: Member Classifieds 09-16-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Posted By tildadog
Photos of van

I posted a few photos of the flood event in my picture gallery. I got a house to rebuild, a 1938 Ford and a 1962 Wagon which also flooded out. To be fair my insurance company USAA gave me a very fair...
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-10-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Posted By tildadog
My Flooded Van to hit Auction

I live in League City, Texas where we got 50" of water. I lost my house and all five cars including a 2008 Quigley with Sportsmobile Top with no interior. The 5.4 liter gas van only had 54,000 miles...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-14-2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,075
Posted By tildadog
Depends on where you are. Some mountain passes...

Depends on where you are. Some mountain passes can require chains even with 4x4. Also, do your tires have the "snowflake". Some places do not allow 4x4 without chains without the "snowflake" on the...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-09-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,745
Posted By tildadog
I'm just glad to hear I also have a very rare 10...

I'm just glad to hear I also have a very rare 10 window.. I guess we are counting the windshield.
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-15-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,527
Posted By tildadog
Re: The Westy Crossroads - Sell for an SMB?

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I loved my bus, but I have never looked back.
Forum: Campfire 06-04-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 882
Posted By tildadog
Re: Early Fords.

Found this in Detroit, early 4x4 conversion.

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Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-29-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,777
Posted By tildadog
Re: running boards and Nerf bars

I have the n-fab as shown above and I am very happy with them. The steps are all in the right places and they bolted on directly with no extra drilling to the stock mounting points.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-29-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,978
Posted By tildadog
Re: Change in Administration

AndyR,

The older I get, the harder it is to accept change. In time I hope the forum grows and becomes better than ever. I would highly encourage you (and other forum members) to go camping for a...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-27-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,402
Posted By tildadog
Re: STOP!!!

I have a 2008 Quigley and I know at that time all of the vans were installed with Ford front axles. I took photos while I was there. When did they start using GM parts on Fords? Everything on my axle...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-22-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By tildadog
Re: Inverter / battery proximity (AGM)

As a small passenger vessel inspector, I have seen the results of many electrical fires from inside a battery charger and a few batteries explode from overcharge. There is always a risk it could...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-22-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,661
Posted By tildadog
Re: Rebuild or Remanufactured Brake Calipers?

Last winter I did not drive my Quigley for about 4 months. First time out about 1/2 mile from home, my right front brake locked hard. Took it apart, brake fluid was under a little pressure. Turned...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-28-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By tildadog
Re: WTB - 2 Rear Captains Chairs for Sprinter

I have a grey 2015 Toyota Sienna self contained captains chair with fold out footrest in my garage from a wheelchair conversion. If anybody wants it $150.00 but you gotta come get it from Chicago.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-27-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,550
Posted By tildadog
Re: How goes a Sportsmobile in Central & South America?

The Ford F-250 with 5.4 liter V-8 was sold in Brazil until 2012. There are a lot of newer ford trucks driving all over South America. I would be cautious with a Diesel or v-10 as mechanics might not...
Forum: 4x4 03-20-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By tildadog
Re: Quigley/F350 type hub dust seals

I replaced mine with the new seal design about 3 years ago, so far so good. I was at a commercial vehicle ford dealership and they change them all the time. Since I am likely to get mud up there...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-20-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,510
Posted By tildadog
Re: Wanted: brackets + bolts for Ford bench seat

I might have some 2008 you can have for free (except shipping). Do you know if they will work? If so I will attempt to dig them out of storage.


Kyle
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 02-05-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By tildadog
1984 Ford E250, extended, factory built Pathfinder 4x4 Quad

I have no knowledge of this van, but it could be a good deal for somebody.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4804667540.html
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-15-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,100
Posted By tildadog
Re: Added the most expensive custom accessory ever!

Mine was the best accessory ever installed. However I often find myself looking at the newer models!
Forum: Van Body 12-15-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,003
Posted By tildadog
Re: Crack in contempo fiberglass top, help?

Don't be afraid to talk to a boat marina in the area and find that old guy that is good at fiberglass repair. Ask at a local chandlery for who that guy is (there always is one). A good repair should...
Forum: Campfire 12-14-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,415
Posted By tildadog
Re: Whaaaaaat? Excrutiating to watch this.

Send her and about half the people on the road back to driver draining.
Forum: Campfire 08-25-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,424
Posted By tildadog
Earliset Ford 4x4 conversion known

This weekend I toured a small museum located in the original Ford Model T Piquette Avenue factory in Detroit that Henry Ford used before he created his famous assembly line.

In this old building...
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-25-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 104,597
Posted By tildadog
Re: Pics of what you tow with your Sportsmobile

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/5adb47d4bf74fbf15f6d8d5ddb712877.jpg

Even with a 5.4 it tows like a dream..
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-16-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,771
Posted By tildadog
Re: Is a V8 Gas powerful enough? Towing 7,000 lbs.

I have a 5.4 with a Quigley 4x4 setup. I towed 6,000lbs up and over the Rockies from California to Chicago. There is plenty of horsepower, in fact I would be more concerned about the brakes and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-24-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,567
Posted By tildadog
4x4 Convertible Van?

So I gotta ask,

Anybody else here see the possibilities, maybe a 4x4 conversion, a good military type tarp with some type of rollcage . Sleeping under the stars?

What do ya all think?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-13-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,701
Posted By tildadog
Re: Sorry, couldn't resist...

Looks like you can have your 6.0 and your Unicorn!
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-27-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,616
Posted By tildadog
Re: 2008+ E series drivetrain differences

I have a 2008 Quigley with RSC. Since I have a handy button my dash to disengage it I have tried the old parking lot with snow and ice slide the van around trick. Once you get on real ice it makes no...
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