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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2013, 09:56 AM
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Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Had an investment opportunity come up today... Decided to put the van up for sale. Here is the link:

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11718 (https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11718)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-24-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Here are some more pics that I snapped this evening. The K5 belongs to my younger brother who is currently stationed in South Korea. I'm going to toss a 4" lift and some nice wheels/tires on it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-24-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Haven't updated lately, but I've been pretty busy. Here is a list of things that I've done in the past few days:

Oil change
Installed 6000lb coil springs
Installed Marinco plug for block heater...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-18-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Thanks! CAD work and fabrication is part of my day job, so naturally it transitions to my vehicle projects. Fun stuff.


As for the Cluster swap, I'll put together some more details on it, but...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-08-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

List of projects for this fall:


Install the Dana 80 rear end.

Push front axle forward.

Install fender flares.

Build front bumper.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-08-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Been doing some work on the van here and there. Will hit it hard this fall though...

I added one of the Blue-Sea dual USB ports in the center console. I had one of these in the cruiser, and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-13-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Got to try out those tow mirrors today. Took a friend's jeep to do some wheeling in the mountains.
The van pulled great. I love having all that pulling power...
Leaving the park involves a long...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Q Van Build Up

My cluster was actually from a manual transmission vehicle. Right where the gear indicator is, it just had a simple block-off plate that snapped in just like the indicator does. You simply squeeze...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

On the DP Tuner website, he actually has a section just for the E-Series vans! Lots of different tunes to choose from, and he'll even do custom tunes for your setup.

On the clusters, if your van...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

BTS Transmission is located a mere hour from me, so I'm making an appointment to take it over and get it inspected. If the transmission is in as good as shape as it feels (no doubt it is), it will...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Thanks! It actually found me. I had my landcruiser listed for sale online, and this was offered in trade. Worked out good for both of us, as he already has a couple of UJOR Vans and I was looking...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Yeah, I went to replace the alternator and after I pulled it off the engine (located on top of engine), I looked down and noticed that there was another one at the bottom!

Seems it was an option...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

You might want to give Chris (U Joint) a call and discuss the pros and cons about what you have under your rig, and what's in the cargo area of your rig. He may have some other points for you to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Thanks!





Yeah, I'll take some pics of the diagrams that I used for the cluster swap. It really wasn't too bad, as mostly the wires were the right colors, but you do have to move almost...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Some more details on the 4wd conversion.


It seems that this was one of the last rigs that Quigley converted before they went to using the 99+ Ford front axles. This rig has a Kingpin D60 with...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Interesting. I'll have to do some research on the Chateau models. I've not seen anything that's mentioned it, but it is a two-tone paint job, and i've not really seen one like that before.
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Re: Q Van Build Up

Ok, here are the pics.


https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_102003_0_714727c658ea6f7eafe6fbc924eb622d.jpg...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-08-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,772
Posted By Adventr
Q Van Build Up

This forum looks like a good place to start a build thread. I've already learned a lot about these vans from my short time on here.

I recently traded off my Landcruiser for this thing, and am...
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