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03-15-2011, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: California
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Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
My wife and I visited SMB West on 3/7 and met with Joseph Doyle who helped us finalize our build. It was pretty simple process given the amount of information I've been able to gather from this wonderful forum. Joseph walked us through all the options and gave us a tour of the facility. I felt like a kid at a candy store. We also had the pleasure of meeting Allen who explained their 4X4 system in great detail. All in all a wonderful experience. Are there any drugs that can cure anticipation?
Here is our phase 1 build sheet. Phase 2 will include some pricey options like Aluminess bumpers, AMP running boards and ultra leather front seats.
This is our 2006 6.0PSD Ford E-350 that is being converted.
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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
Callsign KK6GIY
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03-15-2011, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
Good for you, Tapatio. The anticipation is really fun, only to be completely outdone on delivery day. Congrats!
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03-19-2011, 09:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Colorado
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
Congratulations! It looks like it will be really nice when it's done. I have to wait until June for my build. Thanks for reminding me to ask about exterior lighting. I've been wondering about that lately and kept forgetting to add it to my list of last minute questions ... it's added now.
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Silver 2008 Ford E350 RB Quigley 4x4 6.0L Diesel
Traveling coast to coast!
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05-12-2011, 02:13 PM
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Location: California
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
Callsign KK6GIY
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05-14-2011, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Azusa, California
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
Tapatio ,
You might want them to add a couple of 12 Volt outlets while you can to the exterior , they can come in handy . Great build and I know you will be pleased when it is finally done .
Greggd
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05-16-2011, 06:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
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Originally Posted by gypsyjaney
I've been wondering about that lately and kept forgetting to add it to my list of last minute questions.
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This never ends until the day you pick it up, and then it starts all over the day after.
Taptio- congrats! I know I couldn't stop thinking about my van during the build, I'd sit there and stare at the 4 pictures I would get at a time, looking at them over and over again, then scour this forum for hours until I passed out on the couch. It drove me insane, but its worth it all!!!
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2011 E-350RB V10
Front & Rear ARB Lockers
Atlas 2sp 3.8:1
Warn 12K
Extreme Air Mag
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05-16-2011, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Preston, ID
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
So SMB West is converting an old van to 4x4? This sounds like a sign of the times as they, historically, wouldn't convert a van more than a year or so old.
Hope they're going to hang in there through $5 fuel.
Z
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05-17-2011, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: California
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
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So SMB West is converting an old van to 4x4?
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My van isn't old, it's pre-owned!
Allen made an exception for us after inspecting the drivetrain. I think he has a soft spot for diesels.
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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
Callsign KK6GIY
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05-20-2011, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: California
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
Callsign KK6GIY
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05-20-2011, 09:59 AM
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Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Build finalized - 4/26/11 start date
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