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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2019, 07:36 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
Some pix From the road

Some pix
From the road
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2019, 07:33 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
Some upgrades to Karakoram the van

My 2002 Pleasure Way Traverse, via Agile is always seeing little tweaks as we try and find ways to make her more capable and useful. After I couldn't find an aluminum 1/2 rack for the front of the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-01-2018, 12:45 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
We have had to grind the high spots when the...

We have had to grind the high spots when the steps stuck after the initial install and some shaking down. All seems to be well now, but if they actually worked as sliders, Im sure that would end up...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-01-2018, 06:52 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
No issues with the steps yet. Once they were...

No issues with the steps yet. Once they were adjusted and tweaked, all good. I’m glad I was able to get them. I was happy they were willing to make a new set. MJ
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-01-2018, 06:51 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
That’s the canvas that was on the van when I got...

That’s the canvas that was on the van when I got her.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-30-2018, 08:41 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
We did the roof rack install, after a lot of...

We did the roof rack install, after a lot of thinking on the weight and attachment side.
Needed to keep weight down, to make pop top usable, even when the rack was empty.
The underside of the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-29-2018, 11:20 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
Did an off-road shakedown in Joshua Tree this...

Did an off-road shakedown in Joshua Tree this week...All working as planned
People have asked the name of the van...It's now official
She's called Karakoram
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-20-2018, 05:51 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
Thank you...It's a fun project for sure. Learned...

Thank you...It's a fun project for sure. Learned heaps from the good people here.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-20-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 49
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Posted By mfj20th
Switches on switches and comms

Some updated interior work just finished. Thanks to the help on this board, we've added the Bogart Eng. Trimetric monitor set up to manage/track solar and usage...that wouldnt have been possible...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-16-2018, 09:52 PM
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Almost done withe the complete interior build,...

Almost done withe the complete interior build, and am happy with the under rear seat storage part. My design/fabrication partner came up with a great way to use the new found space. We relocated...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-07-2018, 06:39 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
We used 1/2" MDF, and had to do some bonding of...

We used 1/2" MDF, and had to do some bonding of multiple panels to then remove material to get the bends. For the 45 degree routing around the handles, etc--we bonded two panels for that section only...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-06-2018, 09:01 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
Hadn't thought of a specific name yet, but...

Hadn't thought of a specific name yet, but Special Ops is good!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-06-2018, 08:58 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
Thank you!! Panel structure was either birch...

Thank you!!
Panel structure was either birch ply, or MDF depending on the location. We kept the galley and the structural panel work behind the driver, but made new flush mount doors, the side and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-06-2018, 06:41 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
So far, so good...We were concerned as well, but...

So far, so good...We were concerned as well, but the rivnut locations seem super secure.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-05-2018, 09:42 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
Thank you!! We kept the Pleasure Way Traverse lay...

Thank you!! We kept the Pleasure Way Traverse lay out, with the galley and closets behind the driver's seat and a folding rear seat-->bed and penthouse bed in pop-top. Short boards and longboards...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-05-2018, 06:59 PM
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Posted By mfj20th
Tires are 35's

Tires are 35's
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-05-2018, 08:10 AM
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Posted By mfj20th
Here are some more interior panel shots...The...

Here are some more interior panel shots...The goal was to have a very clean look that would be easy to keep clean. We used a great vinyl for the cabinet/panel wrap, with alcantara for the headliner...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-04-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By mfj20th
HI...Nitto Ridgegrapplers on 17" Raceline...

HI...Nitto Ridgegrapplers on 17" Raceline wheels
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-04-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,355
Posted By mfj20th
Traverse to modern surf project

All
Im very appreciative to all of the big brains and thoughtful members of this forum. I have been working on a complete redo of a 2002 Pleasure Way Traverse that had been converted by Agile, with...
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