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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-11-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By JCrimson
Repairing Holes and Reinforcing Bolt Holes in Pop Top

Good afternoon!

I've finally begun sanding down my Sportsmobile top for fiberglass repair before painting with bedliner.

I've hit a couple of snags and am unsure of how to repair them.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-28-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By JCrimson
Thanks for all of the replies! I wanted to...

Thanks for all of the replies!

I wanted to check back in, I've actually got most of the silicone off, if not all of it.

The key was a wire wheel on a drill that removed the silicone clusters...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-17-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By JCrimson
Thanks for the reply! Yes, I’ve actually already...

Thanks for the reply! Yes, I’ve actually already come across that thread already and have googled quite a bit.

Some said that Acetone will destroy the gelcoat which I don’t care about, but it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-17-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By JCrimson
Silicone Removal from Fiberglass Pop Top

I've been very slowly working on redoing my Sportsmobile top and I've come to a portion that I'm unsure of how to tackle.

The previous owner at one time or another decided to use silicone to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By JCrimson
I will be furloughed from work for a week...

I will be furloughed from work for a week starting on Monday. I plan on knocking out the restoration of the Sportsmobile top that week and I was hoping for some advice on the process. I will also be...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-11-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By JCrimson
After putting the van and top up for sale in...

After putting the van and top up for sale in order to potentially get into a QuadraVan, I have started on the project again - the QuadraVan owner didn't seem extremely committed to selling it, which...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-16-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,338
Posted By JCrimson
UPDATED INFO 1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT 3/4...

UPDATED INFO

1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT 3/4 Ton
351w 5.8l Engine
C6 Mechanical Transmission
Gear Vendor Overdrive, hooked up to a dimmer switch on the floor
Dana 60, 8 Lug Axles, 3.54 Rear Gears...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-10-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,338
Posted By JCrimson
I'll probably wait to see if there is any...

I'll probably wait to see if there is any interest in the entire package before considering selling the components. I should change the wording in the ad to reflect this, my apologies. But you are...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-10-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,338
Posted By JCrimson
1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT DIY Sportsmobile Project

I am contemplating the sale of my 1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT Sportsmobile Project. If you like puzzles, old vans, and an open floor plan, you're in luck!

The Van:
1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT -...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By JCrimson
2WD with a Rear Locker?

I've got a 1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT and was curious if anyone who isn't going to do a 4x4 swap, has installed a rear locker?

Pros and cons of the different types and how has your experience been?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-03-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By JCrimson
Sadly I have not progressed much further. My...

Sadly I have not progressed much further. My garage is pretty small and the space is currently occupied with the motor from my 1974 Super Beetle... but I am getting close to having it finished.
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By JCrimson
Thanks for the kind words. I'm extremely excited...

Thanks for the kind words. I'm extremely excited about it and I'm greatly underestimating it, i feel like.

I think once I get the top separated from the metal roofing, the roofing will be the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-29-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By JCrimson
1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT Sportsmobile Quest

Hello, my name is Jake...

and I couldn't get the idea of a Sportsmobile top out of my head!

I've recently embarked on the project of installing a Sportsmobile top on my 1989 Ford Club Wagon...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-19-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By JCrimson
Thank you all for the warm welcome! The...

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

The other night, I read all of BoyWonder's build thread and his craftsmanship is excellent! I'm still working through a few of the other suggestions, but I just...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-17-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By JCrimson
1989 Ford Club Wagon XLT | DIY Sportsmobile

This may be putting the cart before the horse...

Im excited to be joining this community! I've been an avid fan of full-size vans for quite some time now. I love to travel, I love to drive, and I...
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