04 E350 EB Build Thread

[kbeefy]

Spent more money. Ordered a Maxx Air fan. A few more random woodworking tools I couldn't justify. An Evolution cold cut saw.


Stood behind the van with the doors open brainstorming how to do this for a while.

[kbeefy]

Oh yeah, I got a replacement rear diff for the auction van and a RV window for the plain white wrapper van.

[86Scotty]

Originally Posted by kbeefy

Spent more money. Ordered a Maxx Air fan. A few more random woodworking tools I couldn't justify. An Evolution cold cut saw.


Stood behind the van with the doors open brainstorming how to do this for a while.

I badly want one of those metal cutting saws. I bought an abrasive disc type from Harbor freight a few years ago on the cheap and it will but metal but you better pack a lunch and enjoy it while you wait, while at the same time trying not to let the hurricane of sparks catch your shop on fire.

[kbeefy]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

I badly want one of those metal cutting saws. I bought an abrasive disc type from Harbor freight a few years ago on the cheap and it will but metal but you better pack a lunch and enjoy it while you wait, while at the same time trying not to let the hurricane of sparks catch your shop on fire.

Haha... me too!

I have used chop saws for 25 years, I used my buddies cold cut saw a couple years ago and new I needed one. Never had a project big enough to justify one. Got a little carried away spending money I guess.

[86Scotty]

Na, I would consider it a lifetime tool. Now nearing 50 I've enjoyed the hell out of acquiring several lifetime tools in the last 10 years or so. I bought a nice mig welder a couple years ago, a much better welder than I am a welder with it. Most of mine are woodworking tools that I hope to die with.

Prices have gotten so high though I wish I had bought a lot of stuff a few years ago.

[kbeefy]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

Na, I would consider it a lifetime tool. Now nearing 50 I've enjoyed the hell out of acquiring several lifetime tools in the last 10 years or so.

I hear ya. I've got a couple years on you, 52 in January.


In the past 9 years I've aquired a 2 post lift, tire machine and balancer, snap on scan tool w/ scope, AC recovery machine, millermatic 225 MIG welder, compact tractor, shelves full of specialty tools and a 40x60 shop to keep them all in.


I'm still learning/working on the wood shop, but I have a decent start. This build will certainly put those new skills to the test.

[kbeefy]

Not really camper van progress, but progress towards campervan progress.


Got my salvage rebuild done and off the rack, ready for inspection.





Now I need to pull my auction E150 in to replace the rear axle. Since the rear axle is blown up, it doesn't move itself. I could unload it from my trailer and get my wife to try to steer it while I tow it with a truck or my tractor into my shop. That doesn't usually work great. Or, I could drive the trailer into the shop and unload it in there. That might be a little better. But maybe theres a better way....


It's a snug fit...








The arms almost fit... only need an inch or two





Hey, it worked!!

[bigriver]

Heh - nice work kbeefy!

[kbeefy]

Originally Posted by bigriver

Heh - nice work kbeefy!

Thanks! I suprise myself sometimes...

[marret]

Yeah, nice work kbeefy.