DIY Quigley to MG 4x4 Conversion

[TheWooginator]

Originally Posted by Jsweezy

Sometimes a pry bar.

Ford does have a retaining nut that can go on that lower shock bolt so you don't have to jam something in there but its kinda pricey and its not like your going to be removing it anytime soon. I say if it comes with the axle when you get it from a yard then cool but if not just do MGs method.



Glad to see you made more progress!

Edit - After doing a couple of these you think I would have learned to put the radius arms on first, but I haven't gotten it right once.

I've been looking for the part number for those upper spring perches for a while. THANK YOU. I wasn't even sure a conversion from leaf back to coil was possible till now...

[Jsweezy]

No problem! Going from leaf to coil is doable... Just alot of work...

[mgmetalworks]

We've had this van in the shop for a bit for some upgrades. Just got it back from the paint shop after installing a 55 gallon fuel tank behind the axle. The dies we use to make the fuel door recess really work great! Looks like a factory fuel door and it's achieved without welding in a panel. This is the 6th van we've done...and a few more lined up already this year.

[BrianW]

Cool die and result! Can’t even tell. It just gave me an idea that you could use that to also hide a shore power connector or water inlet, too, for more of a stealth look that doesn’t scream “campervan.”

[Jsweezy]

Originally Posted by BrianW

Cool die and result! Can’t even tell. It just gave me an idea that you could use that to also hide a shore power connector or water inlet, too, for more of a stealth look that doesn’t scream “campervan.”

That was actually MGs idea for the stock filler since he wont need it any more. Great minds....

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by BrianW

Cool die and result! Can’t even tell. It just gave me an idea that you could use that to also hide a shore power connector or water inlet, too, for more of a stealth look that doesn’t scream “campervan.”

Shhh...that's a HORRIBLE idea and will not work whatsoever. No one should even try this.

[Smoker]

Brilliant. Love all the innovations. Keep them coming

[mgmetalworks]

A little more custom work wrapped up on this van...

Low profile aluminum roof rack, ready to haul some bikes and gear!




I wanted the gutter mounts to be stout...



Tube fits were dialed in prior to welding...


Access to the rack will be from a custom ladder on the back of the van. no pics of that until it's back from powder coating and the rear bumper is assembled.

[WhitH]

Dang you’re doing racks now!? I need to come see you and maybe get some Chevy van love....wait isn’t that some 70s song? Sorry didn’t mean for this to get creepy.

[mikracer]

That tube fitment...