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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-14-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 214
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Posted By shadetreevanman
I had been reading good things about the added...

I had been reading good things about the added stability of putting a rear sway bar on these vans. I ordered the appropriate Helwig unit. When it arrived the box was nearly destroyed, barely clinging...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-06-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
The mod list for this van, at least for now, is...

The mod list for this van, at least for now, is pretty simple. I've been concentrating on wiring and suspension these past weeks. I pulled the dash apart to add a Pioneer Apple Carplay compatible...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-19-2020, 04:49 PM
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Posted By shadetreevanman
Saturday morning I picked up this 2012 Express...

Saturday morning I picked up this 2012 Express LT, 6.0 Litre. I wanted barn doors but this one was low miles and clean. Unusual from what I've seen, this van has vinyl seats. Plus it has been...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Well the end is here for this particular project....

Well the end is here for this particular project. A new owner just drove off a couple hours ago in their new van. They were excited to take it out camping in the coming weeks. It's a bittersweet...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-24-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Thanks Vanimal. I am going to twin stick the Dana...

Thanks Vanimal. I am going to twin stick the Dana 20, but as for the rest of your suggestions... not so much. This CJ5 will be used as a mild desert explorer. To be honest I don't much enjoy rock...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-19-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
After spending a little time looking at the AC...

After spending a little time looking at the AC unit, I think I'll just keep my window unit in the Drivers Door. We rarely camp where we need AC. If we do a road trip in the heat, it won't be 'til...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-10-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Sadly for me, I have a 2wd so I can't go places...

Sadly for me, I have a 2wd so I can't go places in my van like your profile picture, arctictraveler. As my travel will be limited to mostly paved roads and the occasional dirt road, perhaps my AC...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-10-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
For my next trick I was contemplating my campsite...

For my next trick I was contemplating my campsite AC solutions.

On my first attempt I had placed a 5000 btu window unit in the Drivers Side Window. It worked well to keep the van cool, we used it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-07-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
You're welcome here anytime arctictraveler. I...

You're welcome here anytime arctictraveler. I will admit I was wondering how your post applied to this thread, but I had just talked about buying oil at WalMart...now I know. :)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-03-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Thanks for the comments. The vinyl paint I...

Thanks for the comments.

The vinyl paint I used that closely matched the pillar was Color Bond LVP Refinisher, #117 Ford Lt Graphite
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We drove the van down to Huntington Beach...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-30-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Ahh, that makes sense. The center of my trim...

Ahh, that makes sense. The center of my trim isn't secured anymore. I really hadn't thought about the handle securing the trim, but it did. Maybe I'll swing by a salvage and get an older style trim...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-30-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Ever since I purchased this van, the passenger...

Ever since I purchased this van, the passenger electric door lock mechanism has malfunctioned. It's been a PITA, remembering to manually relock it each time it is opened. I finally got around to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-21-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
If you were on I-215 in Riverside today you may...

If you were on I-215 in Riverside today you may have seen me bombing down the freeway with a huge smile on my face. Did a lot of full throttle runs, forcing the trans to kick down and stress testing...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-21-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Now thats funny JWA. I've seen that tag but never...

Now thats funny JWA. I've seen that tag but never really stopped to read it. :b1: Obviously my point of reference is incorrect. That's a lot more refrigerant than I had originally ordered. Doubled my...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-20-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Oil Pressure cold is about 80 PSI. Haven't gotten...

Oil Pressure cold is about 80 PSI. Haven't gotten it off the driveway yet. We'll see how good it stays when warm. The gauges are in a great spot to scan quickly. The pre-2008 Autometer Pillar Mount...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-20-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Heh heh. My neighbor was begging me last night to...

Heh heh. My neighbor was begging me last night to pull the pan. I would like those pictures as much as the next guy, but at this point, I just want to turn it in and collect my deposit back.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-19-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
I fired the new engine up last night. Sounds...

I fired the new engine up last night. Sounds strong and eager to run. No more knocking! Still need to bolt on the bumper and grill. Should be able to wrap it up this evening. Then we can be back to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-13-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Well I can always send the Dorman back. The...

Well I can always send the Dorman back. The Motorcraft one is $100 more. Available at the dealer I ordered the engine through. Not much money in the grand scheme of things.

Thanks for the offer...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-12-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Progress is good. Got the new engine set in...

Progress is good. Got the new engine set in place. Lots to do still, but it is all reassembly now. I figure I'm about 10 hours labor away from test driving it. Adding up the multiple days work, it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-11-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Yesterday other obligations got in the way after...

Yesterday other obligations got in the way after picking up the new engine that prevented me from making any progress. But this morning I got out on the driveway. Had to jack the engine up to get the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-10-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Thanks for the offer Vanimal. I didn't see your...

Thanks for the offer Vanimal. I didn't see your post until this evening. This morning I rented a trailer from Home Depot for $30. I wanted a trailer instead of the back of our truck to make it simple...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-09-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Thanks for the advise on tapping NPT TomsBeast. I...

Thanks for the advise on tapping NPT TomsBeast. I hadn't really thought of that and may have tapped it wrong. The correct tap has been ordered.

You have more gauges than I need Vanimal. But I do...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-08-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
This is the spot I was thinking might be a good...

This is the spot I was thinking might be a good place to drill and tap for the temp sending unit. Would be behind the alternator.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-08-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Thanks TwoXentrix for the reminder. Well it's...

Thanks TwoXentrix for the reminder. Well it's taken me a while to get back out on the driveway. It's been very distracting not knowing whats wrong with the van. I like to gather data and think...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-02-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 49,815
Posted By shadetreevanman
Thanks guys for the thoughts. Good advice on...

Thanks guys for the thoughts. Good advice on methodology. Tomorrow morning I plan on crawling under the van and getting started on your list Tomsbeast. I think at this point I can safely rule the...
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