Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 11-11-2018, 02:14 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 180
Chevrolet Express 4x4, Sema 2018 Build

If you don't follow us on social media yet you may have missed this build? This build started out with a 2 wheel drive lift kit running 33" tires and it was a really nice ride. Of course it couldn't just stop there! Next up was a complete make over and you will have to watch our videos to see the transformation.



We went silly on this build and added a new lift that included a 4x4 conversion with our coilover kit and custom rear leaf springs. Next up was front and rear bumpers with a tire carrier, rock sliders, aluminum roof rack with awning and a ton of Lightforce Lights on it.
Click image for larger version

Name:	chevrolet express 4x4 van.jpg
Views:	38
Size:	103.3 KB
ID:	23943

Click image for larger version

Name:	4x4 van with awning.jpg
Views:	31
Size:	101.8 KB
ID:	23944

Click image for larger version

Name:	lightforce lights on stealth aluminum roof rack.jpg
Views:	26
Size:	66.4 KB
ID:	23945

Click image for larger version

Name:	stealth warn winch bumper.jpg
Views:	35
Size:	105.0 KB
ID:	23946

Click image for larger version

Name:	chevrolet express rear bumper with tire carrier.jpg
Views:	28
Size:	102.0 KB
ID:	23947

Click image for larger version

Name:	chevrolet express stealth aluminum roof rack.jpg
Views:	33
Size:	103.0 KB
ID:	23948

We have a ton more to share on this build and would love to know what you would like to see more of?

WTD

WeldTecDesigns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2018, 03:56 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 234
Looks great. I really like the look of the front bumper.
wish41 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2018, 04:05 AM   #3
JWA
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Posts: 3,765
Send a message via Yahoo to JWA
Quote:
Originally Posted by WeldTecDesigns View Post
If you don't follow us on social media yet you may have missed this build?

We have a ton more to share on this build and would love to know what you would like to see more of?

WTD
Not wanting to derail your otherwise great thread but PLEASE don't post every thing you do to this "social media" crap, aka "facebook". Not everyone lives and dies by that site so please keep that in mind. FWIW as most of your projects are of interest to those of us here this is a great site for sharing your creations, modifications and complete builds.

All this is IMHO mind you---others might not feel as strongly biased against "facebook" as me.
JWA is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2018, 06:51 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
simplesez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Golden, CO
Posts: 952
I hate being bombarded with advertisements worse than network TV, keep content off Facebook. Sick truck/van!!
simplesez is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2018, 08:41 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
marret's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: FL and VA
Posts: 1,948
Garage
No Facebook for me either. Very nice, I like that bumper too. Still like mine as well.
__________________
Chris
2008 GMC 3500 Quigley Weldtec 4x4 Savana SMB
marret is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2018, 11:22 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 180
Most of this build is not on facebook but shared on Youtube, so if you like watching videos and most of them are short. However I will be happy to post plenty of pics and share our build process.
Just clink the link below and enjoy!

WeldTecDesigns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2018, 01:15 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
mk216v's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 400
Looking great! Kids rock, love that element. Thanks for bringing them up in this culture--the industry needs more of this!
__________________
A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
2019 F350 SuperCrew flatbed composite camper
2018 Transit 130WB MR EcoBoost (SOLD)
2010 E350 RB V10 Cargo "unicorn" (SOLD)
2007 E350 4x4 "VANdiana Jones"(SOLD)
mk216v is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2018, 02:18 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
shenrie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: boise idaho
Posts: 2,625
Garage
^^^ totally agree with all that. the younger generations only seem to know how to buy completed projects. the art of fabrication and building crap yourself is going wayside.


oh, and the van is badass!
__________________
"understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of your car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of your car, horsepower is how hard your car hits the wall, and torque is how far your car moves the wall."
shenrie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2018, 03:33 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
BenJJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: San Clemente, CA
Posts: 428
Quote:
Originally Posted by shenrie View Post
^^^ totally agree with all that. the younger generations only seem to know how to buy completed projects. the art of fabrication and building crap yourself is going wayside.
!
Pretty unfair generalization
BenJJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2018, 03:56 AM   #10
JWA
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Posts: 3,765
Send a message via Yahoo to JWA
Quote:
Originally Posted by shenrie View Post
^^^ totally agree with all that. the younger generations only seem to know how to buy completed projects. the art of fabrication and building crap yourself is going wayside.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJJ View Post
Pretty unfair generalization
Its not all that unfair really but its underlying causes should be understood too. Back in my day (late 50's) young boys would typically learn how to do things working with their fathers. That's very rare these days so no mentors of a sort to teach, encourage or inspire the DIY attitude of days gone by.
JWA is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
4x4 conversion, bumper, roof rack, sema build, suspension

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:10 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.