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07-13-2014, 10:36 PM
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#1471
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 439
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Been staying busy with little projects on the van the last few weeks since Agnes' arrival to UT...
Here's what she's gotten done at the spa so far...
-as a temporary measure went ahead and removed and painted the rusty tubular steps w/ rattle can truck bed liner. Will be sourcing a more off road friendly setup here soon - leaning towards CBI Offroad for a set
-painted all the exterior chrome doo-dads black (furnace vent, grey water vent, water fill, shore power outlet and water heater cover). Looks SO much better with these things blacked out on the silver van - pics coming soon...
-spent about an hr going thru all the screw fittings in the van cabinetry and shockingly there were only a few that were loose. very pleased w/ the overall condition of the van the more i poke around.
-had the windows professionally tinted. the back doors got Limo, the side doors 1 step lighter than Limo and the driver/passenger windows tinted w/ max legal. with temps this past week nearing 100, i have noticed a big difference in how much cooler the van is staying.
-fresh Toyo AT2's installed 285/75/16 E-rated
-spent a solid hr figuring out the Nav/DVD system dialed along with rerouting the iPod connector. Holy Hell does this thing have a pimpin' sound system. very impressed how pro of an install it has
Still to come...
-Aluminess rear bumper w/ a Deluxe box and Bike swing arm - likely getting the bumper/box installed this week down at Advanced4x4. Bike swing arm and side ladder I'll order up from Aluminess
-replace Front bumper. Either an Aluminess or maybe an alum Buckstop Baja -thoughts?? ordering either one in the next few days.
-spray penthouse w/ Raptor liner and replace gasket. I got the tintable kit last week and will get the ford silver paint this week to tint. I just need these temps to cool down a bit for this project. thankfully my roof isn't leaking at all, just the clear coat is peeling a bunch up there and I want it bombproof for winter if I am unable to get it in the garage.
-RIP kit along with upgrading the Quigley arms w/ CCV or similar units
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2002 EB51 7.3L w/ Stage 2- UJoint 6" 4x4 Conversion
2001 RB50 V10 Quigley- SOLD
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07-20-2014, 03:48 AM
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#1472
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Unterfranken
Posts: 456
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Every time i was sitting near the side doors i hate to have a direct view to the dirty metal unter the entrance cover. So i took a plastik panel and built a cover. No big deal....
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2001 SMB E350 4x4 7.3 Powerstroke
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible ,1978 Peugeot 504 Convertible,1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2,KTM 300 EXC,BMW G/S Paris Dakar,BMW "Diabolo"
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07-20-2014, 11:10 AM
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#1473
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Covina
Posts: 1,317
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
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Kelly, Claudine, Sophie dog, Bell the redheaded step child and Gooseberry RIP.
Most the time the Copilot is Now Sophie dog the noise maker.
2000 7.3 PS Quigley/RB30 with a 6 window poptop.
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07-20-2014, 04:15 PM
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#1474
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 989
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
"Installed" a set of AVS side window deflectors ( http://www.autoanything.com/deflectors/61A1739A0A0.aspx). Super easy and they seem to make a difference with the wind noise while driving with the windows open.
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2007 Ford RB Diesel SMB 4x4 Pueblo Gold; Custom configuration (aisle layout); PIAA 580 driving lights; Picked up on Oct 19, 2007.
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07-22-2014, 12:32 PM
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#1475
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Posts: 2,554
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
On the way back from our recent camping trip, the van started to overheat so I pulled over to see what was going on. Coolant leaking out of the front passenger wheel well so I knew the heater core just went. I was able to fill the radiator back up with water from the holding tank and drive the remaining 30 miles home without the AC on. Got the heater core replaced today its ready to roll again...although I don't know when our next trip will be.
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2005 E350 Chateau - V10 - Agile Offroad 4x4
2012 CTS-V Wagon - For the baby...
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07-23-2014, 09:01 PM
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#1476
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Covina
Posts: 1,317
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
After the last few trips I have noticed the tranny getting hotter on climbs and not when in 4th so I have a feeling that the torque converter is heading south. I plan on doing all the shift upgrades a billet TC and a 6 gear steel basket if I already do not have one( at 110K the shop thinks I do) what else can you think of?
I'm only seeing 220 but I did get a bunch out of fluid out of the breather going up the grade to south lake last weekend and I needed 4 low to climb to Coyote ridge.
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Kelly, Claudine, Sophie dog, Bell the redheaded step child and Gooseberry RIP.
Most the time the Copilot is Now Sophie dog the noise maker.
2000 7.3 PS Quigley/RB30 with a 6 window poptop.
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07-23-2014, 10:26 PM
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#1477
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,716
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
^ just got back from a weekend in San Simeon. Trans fluid never passed 185deg. 300k on mine. It hesitates/delays engaging drive, however. Better safe than sorry. So getting a John Woods Trans with billet Tq converter.
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07-26-2014, 07:45 PM
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#1478
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 527
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Polished my lug nuts! And the rims while rotating the tires (with the spare). That was a hard job in the San Diego muggy heat today! I still have one more increment to torque.
OK made it to 140 in 5 increments and two drives around the block to make sure everything is seating.
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
BFG 285/75 R16 KM3 Mud Terrains on ProComp 7069's
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07-27-2014, 09:14 AM
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#1479
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,952
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
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Originally Posted by PatO
Polished my lug nuts! And the rims while rotating the tires (with the spare). That was a hard job in the San Diego muggy heat today! I still have one more increment to torque.
OK made it to 140 in 5 increments and two drives around the block to make sure everything is seating.
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Clockwise alternating pattern on the passenger side for the lug nuts, I hope!
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Four time Baja 1000 winner, four time Baja 500 winner. Solo'ed the Baja 1000 to LaPaz/Cabo twice.
4-Wheeling since 1972, Desert Racing since 1989.
AgileOffRoad.com
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07-27-2014, 12:53 PM
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#1480
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
Posts: 10,179
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
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Originally Posted by PatO
Polished my lug nuts! And the rims while rotating the tires (with the spare). That was a hard job in the San Diego muggy heat today! I still have one more increment to torque.
OK made it to 140 in 5 increments and two drives around the block to make sure everything is seating.
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Clockwise alternating pattern on the passenger side for the lug nuts, I hope! |
Unless you're driving south of the equator, then counter-clockwise.
Herb
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SMB-less as of 02/04/2012. Our savings account is richer, but our adventures are poorer.
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