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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-08-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,870
Posted By Wisco150
Here is a few pictures. Both the previous design...

Here is a few pictures. Both the previous design pictured and new design uses a spacer in between the door and the panel and uses factory holes in the door. With the rivnuts those factory holes need...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-08-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,870
Posted By Wisco150
Hi Steve Hunt, I’ve made a few out of...

Hi Steve Hunt,

I’ve made a few out of aluminum. I’m working on a “final” slightly smaller version than the one in the picture so that the bottom of the panel is just slightly higher what the floor...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 02-14-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,245
Posted By Wisco150
Sprinter 2019+ window cover templates

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to sew some window covers for the drivers, passenger and rear door windows for the 2019+ Sprinter. I don’t have a sprinter nor do I have access to a 2019+ Sprinter. I’m...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-28-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Wisco150
Haha thank you for the tip! Mgmetalworks, your...

Haha thank you for the tip! Mgmetalworks, your work is outstanding and really an inspiration with the quality and attention to detail in your work
:e5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-28-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Wisco150
Mothgils, that looks awesome! Nice work! 3/16” is...

Mothgils, that looks awesome! Nice work! 3/16” is what I was thinking, no real rhyme or reason for why I was planning to use 3/16 other than it seemed liked it would be more than robust but not so...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-24-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Wisco150
NOT my idea, Floor system Ford E-Series

I am working on a floor system to utilize L-Track for quickly and easily mounting cabinets and gear, since I am not an engineer I do not plan to mount any seats/seat belts to the floor I am making....
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-11-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,871
Posted By Wisco150
I’m really interested in this and wondering if...

I’m really interested in this and wondering if you have already looked into having an injection mold made?

I came up with a project last year, a bottle cap/container called Captainer (I was able...
Forum: Van Body 10-08-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,633
Posted By Wisco150
Hi all! Sorry for the super late reply. ...

Hi all! Sorry for the super late reply.

Measuring the inside of the van touching inner fiberglass of drivers side flare to to inner fiberglass of passenger side flare averaged about 77” with a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-08-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,188
Posted By Wisco150
Vanimal, This is awesome that you are...

Vanimal,

This is awesome that you are working in something similar. I love to see any updates or pictures you have for it!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-08-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,900
Posted By Wisco150
I’m wondering if anyone has experience with the...

I’m wondering if anyone has experience with the magnaflow stainless catalytic converter system for the e series compared to factory Ford?

Redoval, thank you for the reply. Do you have experience...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-01-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,900
Posted By Wisco150
Thank you. The wires going to the cats were also...

Thank you. The wires going to the cats were also cut. Does anyone know if that’s part of the entire wire harness requiring new wires to be spliced or if it’s a separate smaller segment allowing just...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-01-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,900
Posted By Wisco150
Tips/help looking for stainless exhaust

Last night someone stole the catalytic converters off my van and cut out a portion of the exhaust. I found magnaflow has stainless catalytic converters but a stainless cat back portion is not...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-26-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,188
Posted By Wisco150
Omen reference I’m also using is a lift bed I...

Omen reference I’m also using is a lift bed I built using a hinge mechanism and metal bed platform from Rockler. I made the wood frame and followed the basics instructions Fromm Rockler for hinge...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-26-2021, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,188
Posted By Wisco150
Hi campism, I’ve thought about vw lock mechanism...

Hi campism, I’ve thought about vw lock mechanism for securing the top down. Once I get further along I’ll have to decide/see if that would work with how I cut the roof now roof and where the roof...
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-26-2021, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,389
Posted By Wisco150
I’ll end you a PM, thank you.

I’ll end you a PM, thank you.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-25-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,188
Posted By Wisco150
Hey boywonder, Thank you for your response...

Hey boywonder,

Thank you for your response and links that is super helpful.

My plan right now is to use angle iron as a rectangular frame to mount to the two roof supports (like Shenrie shows...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-25-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,188
Posted By Wisco150
No longer thinking or planning to use 8020 but...

No longer thinking or planning to use 8020 but going the route of a Westfalia style pop top. Thank you to members Shenrie for information and pictures from his DIY CCV pop top install which helped me...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-19-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 37,071
Posted By Wisco150
Our fear of snakes is totally irrational, I think...

Our fear of snakes is totally irrational, I think my girlfriend and I need to handle some to take care of that! That’s awesome you have been able to introduce people to snakes and have them feel...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-18-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 37,071
Posted By Wisco150
Shenrie, I just finished reading about your...

Shenrie,

I just finished reading about your build and travels! Awesome thread,
I really enjoy it. My girlfriend and I are semi terrified of snakes so reading that you handled the one in the road...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-17-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,898
Posted By Wisco150
Theses pictures are perfect. Thank you! That was...

Theses pictures are perfect. Thank you! That was one of the challenges I was trying to figure out was how to mate a straight piece of metal like unistrut to the curved fiberglass top. Also thank you...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-16-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,898
Posted By Wisco150
Shenrie that would be amazing I really appreciate...

Shenrie that would be amazing I really appreciate it. I will put together a list of a few measurements and questions and send them to you. Again, thank you.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-16-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,898
Posted By Wisco150
Hi Shenrie, I contacted CCV last week asking if...

Hi Shenrie,
I contacted CCV last week asking if buying the lift mechanism, canvas and associated parts were available for purchase and I’m just waiting to hear back.

That’s awesome you were able...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-16-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,898
Posted By Wisco150
I haven’t seen Wanderers Yolanda build of a...

I haven’t seen Wanderers Yolanda build of a custom top and lift mechanism. Thank you! I really appreciate it and I will read through his posts!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-16-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,898
Posted By Wisco150
Hi MSD, like 1der mentioned I salvaged a...

Hi MSD, like 1der mentioned I salvaged a fiberglass top and looking into making my own pop top and just like 1der said at the end of the day the CCV DIY kit is I’m confident my best option/way to go...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-15-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,898
Posted By Wisco150
This might be a long shot since it’s been a few...

This might be a long shot since it’s been a few years since the last post on this thread but I wanted to see if you have any pictures or additional information on the frame/lift mechanism?

What...
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