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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-16-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Finished up the transfer case and exhaust just in time for our trip to the OBX.( two days before to be exact :e7: ).The van performed really well on the whole trip.If you live anywhere nearby and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-10-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

I have got quite a lot done in the last couple weeks so here it goes.

Rear air has been installed.This was a fairly simple job in all it took me about six hours in all to complete.I originally was...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-26-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Thanks guys. bcaine,yes it is rattle can and I haven't laid the epoxy down just yet. I've always used the epoxy at my local HD and have had good results. I've used it on all different types of stone...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-25-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Finished up the countertop today :l1: the sink is sitting on a piece of 1/2 " thick plastic mounted 3" under the countertop.

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-25-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Thanks Wbp. The bed is 55"w x 60"L. I'll end up having to build a extension to it since momma and I will be downstairs and the kids in the penthouse.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-23-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Started on my countertop this evening. It is half inch plywood that will be painted with a metallic hammered finish and then topped off with a coat of epoxy.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

thanks rockbender your right there is a lot more to it than it looks like.Its not perfect but it looks pretty good to me.Are you using foam behind your fabric? I wish that I had done so,I think it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-19-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Started on cabinets yesterday.Took a while just to make the templates.The couch will be a tight fit once the doors are on and there is no room for handles so they will have to be flush mount.The...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-16-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

This week I've been trying to get the inside finished up.Im hoping to have my cabinets in by this weekend.

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furing strips are installed.I also framed out...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-16-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Ive gotten quite a lot done since my last post so here it goes.

Dereks 4wd kit has been installed,I really wanted to tackle this part of the project by myself but with time being an issue I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-16-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Hey Jonathan its good to hear from you,I've been meaning to text you and see how it was working out.Hope y'all enjoy it as much as we have.BTW my wife teared up when y'all drove away in it.Hehehehe...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-26-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Eh it is what is is guys,the whole process could've been avoided though if the manufacturer had provided installation instructions with the product. :a7: We learn from our mistakes and go on.

So...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-23-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

On a good note I came home this evening and the floor has laid back down and relaxed to its original state. I tried removing the cement with denatured alcohol,but failed. I'm thinking that maybe goo...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-23-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

I installed the coin flooring yesterday only to turn around and uninstall it. After repeated calls to the manufacturer with no replies I opted for weld wood contact cement,since I'm familiar with it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-19-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

The smallest amount available was 7'x17.5". So I have quite a bit left over. I'm planning on doing the rear cargo area of the wives suburban,but still have several squ ft. of expensive scrap that I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-18-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Wow thats cheap! I ended up buying mine at Home Depot and I paid $1.94 squ ft. It is a little darker than what I was expecting,so I figure we'll just lighten up the walls a little bit.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-17-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Thanks for the suggestions on the glue guys.I'm planning on finishing up my flooring this weekend.I was hoping to have this done already but work continues to get in the way.

Scotty: ya I'm really...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-11-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

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gray coin flooring arrived monday so i have it laid out waiting for install.

Can anyone tell me what type of adhesive they have used with this?I was...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-11-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Built my electrical panel ,finished my rough in plumbing and laid down my subfloor last weekend.

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The electrical panel consists of the main breaker(far...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-27-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Cloudland is awesome I've done a lot of work in that area. Great hiking too!

We found an awesome camping spot last year just right down the road from there. It's at the little river canyon...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-27-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Thanks Scotty. I'm really enjoying this project.

Ha! I hope we'll be camping by summer we are headed to the outer banks in June so that's my deadline. Not really worried about my part of it as I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-27-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Cut a few more holes in the van Monday night( but just now getting around to taking pics). Shore power,city water and outdoor shower.

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12 volt wiring and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-23-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Here you go.

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-21-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Temporarily set the rear seats in today to get a good idea on my layout for rough in wiring and plumbing.

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Hopefully I will be able to get that all done...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-21-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,010
Posted By thestoneman
Re: Southeastern build

Measure ten times and cut once.

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You can see in the first photo that i relocated the crossmember.I used a...
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