Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-19-2009, 12:04 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Jage :a3:
Thanx for your encouragement... Outdoor experience seems to have pushed my little DIY setup to its limit... As always we want one up :a1:
I will of course open a new thread when I...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-18-2009, 01:11 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
OK I have decided I am not satisfied with the current setup...
I have inspired myself of the RB 42 layout but with the gaucho on the drivers side...
I will start work soon with the floor as...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-16-2009, 01:07 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-13-2009, 04:14 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
OK as you all know over the pond here we are penthouse-less and in the mean time we find a solution (AndrewST keep me posted :b1: ) I have opted for another solution which I have already mentioned...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-12-2009, 12:40 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Ok jobs done last weekend:
Lowered the rear bench seats by 10cm as suggested by experts :a1:
And also fitted a "Persian2 rug in the "dinette" area so the lino stays ok and it is warm on the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-09-2009, 01:09 AM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-08-2009, 12:15 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Hi Jage!
That is exactly what I did drilled trough the lot and tapped a thread trough the bars, popped a bolt trough and there you go...
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I did a short...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-07-2009, 08:14 AM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-06-2009, 11:40 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Yes I know, I have actually 3 brackets two either end and one in the center. As for vibration I have used a combination of "Nyloc" nuts and stop washers, this should avoid things falling apart :b1: ...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-06-2009, 04:02 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Hi all SMB fans! OK I still am not an SMB owner, but I guess that considering my location won't be so soon :a2:
More work done: Fiamma F45 Plus awning fitted, and Galley test :a3:
Before I...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-01-2009, 04:17 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
OK now I have got over my first trip I have tackled a couple of jobs i hadn't yet done:
Build a sink unit & fit the dog kennel.
First with the Sink:
Bought a piece of wood, a plastic basin and...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
04-02-2009, 03:32 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Well thanx to Surfgeek33:
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Sorry about the poor quality pics but my camera wasn't charged I had to use my mobile...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-22-2009, 10:48 AM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-22-2009, 02:56 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Hi Jage,
Yup it is planned, I also want to find a way to keep the curtains closer to the window, due to the slight overhang I was thinking of a small bar across the bottom, or maybe popper...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-21-2009, 03:16 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-17-2009, 02:01 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Hurray! I am almost there! Bedding finished (almost) and a bit of furnishing and electrics still to come :b1:
Side benches finished, covered in the Vinyl and small wood finishing strip:
(I used...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-11-2009, 01:48 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Hi,
Yes I could have put the seat lower, but the trouble is the side trim on the left side bulges out meaning the bed would have been too short by about 10 cm. I prefer having a longer bed :a3: ...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-10-2009, 04:32 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-09-2009, 02:16 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-09-2009, 01:51 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
OK, got working this evening and fitted the floor,table and bench supports:
Floor:
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Under bench sections:
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Wing...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-09-2009, 08:32 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Yes the first photos were really only trial fitting for the dimensions etc...
I will have a panel blocking off the "box sections" i.e. under the seats, this will avoid any cargo sliding forwards...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-09-2009, 08:24 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Jage I am not sure I understand your question?
If it is to avoid the seat benches (the ones I am building) from flopping over I have more photos coming this evening (later today for you :a3: ) to...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-09-2009, 02:52 AM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
After having laid the rubber floor on the base panel I started by installing the table legs and then covering the table section with "sand" colored vinyl. This should suit my interior trim ok-ish the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-02-2009, 02:14 PM
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Re: Chevy Express Project (Europe, Switzerland)
Got the MDF special water resistant grade (was about half price compared to marine ply!!!)
Cost Calculations will come later.... Started building the rear compartment i.e. a double bed convertible...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-27-2009, 03:04 PM
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