Another build starting to take shape!

[mgmetalworks]

I'm finally at a stage with this build where I can begin the final assembly so what better time than now to post some teaser shots.

The van is a 2013 Eseries extended body passenger van. V10, 4x4, pop top.

The door panels are all aluminum then upholstered and detailed out with stainless or nickel plated hardware.





Flooring material is 2tec2 vinyl (the color is Eclipse) over a subfloor...that sits on top of my floor plate system. The side step and front/rear trim are formed aluminum, the side step requiring a bunch of fab work to follow the same transition as the front trim. I took some extra time to step down the edge of the floor so the trim is flush with the flooring surface.

You can also see the custom seat bases in one photo. This van came to me with Scheel-Mann seats already in it but the owner wanted more leg room, a little under seat storage and a flatter seating position. Of course none of the available swivels would work or look decent with how I wanted to do things so I made my own swivel.

The driver side cabinet will house the electronics panel, fridge, storage and have stainless countertop. Bed platform has two large storage drawers that pull out the back and a large storage in the front. I've test fit all of the parts outside of the van and now that the floor is in, I can do the final fit up test inside the van before powdercoating some of the pieces.

There's still a bunch of things to do but I can see the finish line just a little ways in the distance.

[SteelheadJones]

Love those seat bases. Please say you’re going to offer them à la carte.

[boywonder]

Originally Posted by mgmetalworks

The door panels are all aluminum then upholstered and detailed out with stainless or nickel plated hardware.

I took some extra time to step down the edge of the floor so the trim is flush with the flooring surface.

Very Nice!

The female binder bolt-nuts are a nice touch!

Mcmaster sells black oxide 18-8 stainless fasteners if you want to go all black.

[225]

Looks great!

[marret]

Yes, looks fantastic.

[mgmetalworks]

Originally Posted by SteelheadJones

Love those seat bases. Please say you’re going to offer them à la carte.

I made three sets... one set is in the Cummins van, one set in this van and one set without a home as of this moment. Very slim chance I'll be making any more seat mounts as a commercial venture.

[225]

Still making 4wd kits?

[h.grenade]

Damn that looks amazing. Here I am using plywood, fabric and screws! haha

[mgmetalworks]

The front bumper design I've wanted to build for years finally took shape on this last van. I wanted to keep things tight and match body lines as closely as possible. I was also using this experience to try out new things in Solidworks and oh baby did I discover some killer techniques. The shop that did the laser and forming nailed the fitup and it made the finish work a lot better than I was expecting. Winch tucks up between the frame rails really nice and the billet aluminum recovery plates offer a few options for shackles, soft shackles or recovery ropes. For lighting, I have Baja Designs amber SAE fog lights (center), white spot lights with an amber turn signal out on the bumper wings.

[larrie]

Great looking bumper.