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Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-08-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,088
Posted By dirtanddogfur
FWIW, I am in SLC and have just started a similar...

FWIW, I am in SLC and have just started a similar project.



Just received my 200aH Li Time battery. Planning on starting there . . . .
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-29-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,887
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Mild thread hijack: how do you like that stereo?

Mild thread hijack: how do you like that stereo?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I'm working on it . . . . .:)

I'm working on it . . . . .:)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Looks like these are composite. ...

Looks like these are composite.



https://flarespace.com/products/ford-e-series-van-flares?variant=41863702446278


Not sure I want the full flare but that is the idea. Replace those huge...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
For me, it is two fold. I would like to put in a...

For me, it is two fold. I would like to put in a smaller window that actually opens and be able to mount things to the inside/outside.

This may be a non factor on the large, driver side window....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I noticed the curve. I was considering a...

I noticed the curve. I was considering a composite panel. Maybe CNC cut ribs that match the curvature and using that as the mold.
I need to track down some donor windows.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Yup, just doing the mental math on the...

Yup, just doing the mental math on the fabrication becomes a tad daunting.



Ironically, I actually want to put a smaller, opening window (with a screen) in the panel. Definitely the long way...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-24-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thanks for the input. Sounds like I...

Thanks for the input.



Sounds like I have some fabbing to do . . . .
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-23-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,657
Posted By dirtanddogfur
window replacement panels

I thought I had seen someone who was (is?) making replacement panels for passenger van windows.



In other words, you would remove the glass and replace w a sheet of aluminum.



I tried...
Forum: Van Body 08-04-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thanks. That was my fear . . . .

Thanks. That was my fear . . . .
Forum: Van Body 08-03-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By dirtanddogfur
SMB floor attachement

Anyone know how SMB attaches their floors to the body?


Is it possible it is glued?
Forum: Show & Tell 07-29-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By dirtanddogfur
No inserts. I was concerned with galvanic...

No inserts. I was concerned with galvanic corrosion and not 100% sure how to integrate them.



Definitely agree on the dynamic forces. I will have to baby-step into using them. Statically,...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thanks! :d3:

Thanks! :d3:
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Hobbyist. I have watched those Easy...

Hobbyist.



I have watched those Easy Composite videos about 1000x. I became obsessed. Too bad getting their stuff in the states is so expensive.



I have made other composites. I...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I need to measure the overall thickness. If I...

I need to measure the overall thickness. If I had to guess 0.05"?



I designed a SS bracket to mount it. I currently am fabbing some out of aluminum just for fit.



One drawback with...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thule Yakima rack feet analog

So, I was getting frustrated with the availability . . . and the price of Thule and Yakima rack feet for track mounted rails. I decided to fab a set out of carbon fiber.



Hard part was...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-05-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I have some of these. Shoot me a DM.

I have some of these. Shoot me a DM.
Forum: Campfire 06-04-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Geez, not sure how I missed this after my initial...

Geez, not sure how I missed this after my initial post. Sorry for the late reply.



Thx all for the input. Very high snow year made for some tough access to forest service roads.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-07-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,331
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I had the same issue with my van. Same feeling...

I had the same issue with my van. Same feeling you describe and there was a section of pavement (the Utah CO side of Suncrest Dr) that would throw it into full blown death wobble. At the time, my...
Forum: Campfire 04-17-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Boondocking Gallatin?

Anyone know if you can boondock along the Gallatin river north of YNP? I see pull offs on Google earth but not sure if you can spend the night in them.



Looks like most campgrounds are...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-10-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By dirtanddogfur
If I were in the market to replace my van . . ....

If I were in the market to replace my van . . . this would be the one.


Edit: How involved is it to rotate those rear seats?
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-09-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,448
Posted By dirtanddogfur
You might have to be logged in to see them.

You might have to be logged in to see them.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-05-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,248
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Mine are already fused. If they are OEM, I...

Mine are already fused. If they are OEM, I believe that is the case.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-04-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,248
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I actually got the diagrams from my Ford dealer. ...

I actually got the diagrams from my Ford dealer. I have them somewhere. They also tagged them in my engine compartment.



Let me see if I can track those down . . . . .
Forum: Van Body 03-13-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,454
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I am wondering if it might be easier to start...

I am wondering if it might be easier to start from scratch. Typically, scanned models come in as 3D point fields (mesh cloud) or STLS. Those can be tough to work with.



Might also be easier...
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