2000 4x4 Ford Van Build - Page 2

vanjoe · 03-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Hello,
You have done an amazing job transforming your van into a rolling work of art. I'm very impressed...I will look forward to your on going progress. Thank you for sharing the process, it's very inspiring. Keep up the good work...Take-care, Vanjoe

spurious · 03-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Thanks for all the positive comments. This was the first time doing Nevamar or laminating. I had done one other van with cabinets. At that time I did not feel confident to try any laminates. The laminate cutter I am using is a Bosch with a quarter inch bit. And I jumped in with both feet.... At this point I am mostly done with the cabinets. With the exception of latches. Here are a couple more pics....

saline · 03-04-2009, 05:55 AM

Nice job!! I like that storage cabinet/cubby above the rear bed section. Good use of space.

BSS · 03-04-2009, 06:45 PM

Awesome. Did you just use little L brackets inside the cabinets to secure them to the walls? What kind of fasteners? And what about the overhead storage bins? How are they fastened to the roof? Any pics of this?

spurious · 04-02-2009, 09:27 PM

A little update:

Interior nearing completion. All 110v and 12v electrical completed.

Italian SMEV sink.

Front bumper built and added. Additional room for future winch.

New wheels and tires. Hankook DynaPro MT 285/75/16 load range E

Rear bumper finished and installed.

saline · 04-05-2009, 08:51 AM

Very impressive build! I love how clean your interior looks. I wish I had craftsmanship like you. It seems that I have a talant but it's that I break things.

bitburger · 04-05-2009, 04:43 PM

Like the other comments, this looks like a great piece of work. Impressive how quickly you have put it together and how nicely it all ties in.
Great stuff.

beernutmark · 05-08-2009, 10:06 AM

BUMP***

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSS

Awesome. Did you just use little L brackets inside the cabinets to secure them to the walls? What kind of fasteners? And what about the overhead storage bins? How are they fastened to the roof? Any pics of this?

Having build a full kitchen cabnet set I think that this is within my grasp but I am unsure how to install any cabinets to the frame. I assume you are attaching them to the ribs inside the van since there are no through fittings on the exterior. Any more details you can give on this?

Mark

jage · 05-08-2009, 11:06 AM

Well once you put wall panels and floor in, just attach them to the wall panels... how to attach the wall panels then, well I'm not sure.

spurious · 05-08-2009, 03:29 PM

Sorry for the delayed response. They make a bracket that is more than a small L bracket and can not be bent. All my cabinets are made with a routered joint and screwed as well as glued. The top is atached along the metal body and the sides where the vertical supports are throughout the van. There is no chance for the cabinets to move and come loose. I will try to post pics asap....