Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-25-2023, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,273
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-24-2023, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,388
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
04-06-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 12,597
Thanks for organizing, got it on the calendar....
Thanks for organizing, got it on the calendar. One question: is space going to be a problem if I say show up late on Friday night? Sounds like there are 18 first come first serve sites. Do the group...
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Forum: 4x4
03-05-2022, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 20,188
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Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products
02-27-2022, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products
02-15-2022, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,987
I actually have the opposite problem that Mike...
I actually have the opposite problem that Mike has. I dropped an orbital sander on the top window pane and shattered it. I cut and glued in a piece of plexiglass to replace it, which worked well for...
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Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products
09-22-2021, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 38,829
I went under my Chevy Express van and noticed...
I went under my Chevy Express van and noticed some metal cross members attached to the frame that hold the spare tire mechanism up. I did not feel like cutting through all this, so I nixed the...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
07-08-2021, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,511
Love this thread!
How to get $70k van?
...
Love this thread!
How to get $70k van?
Find a COVID deal on a used basic home built interior (folding bench seat/bed, cabinets, stove, sink) van with a pop-top for ~$20k, DIY the crap out of...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
06-10-2021, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,989
Hey Arctic, what are those bars coming off your...
Hey Arctic, what are those bars coming off your brush guard and attaching to the gutter above the cab? I can’t say I have ever seen that. Do they serve a purpose or are they just eye candy? Pretty...
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Forum: Show & Tell
05-17-2021, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 32,140
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Forum: Van Body
05-05-2021, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
I did a bit of research when I got my van last...
I did a bit of research when I got my van last May. The true cheapest option is to do it yourself with Raptor liner or a similar brand. I think I did my van for under $1500 but had to rent a spray...
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Forum: Show & Tell
05-02-2021, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,832
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-03-2021, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-24-2021, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
While dealing with the spare tire fun mentioned...
While dealing with the spare tire fun mentioned above, I focused my energy on the roof. I have some Yakima towers and bars that have been with me for 2 vehicles prior, so decided to make the work on...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-23-2021, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
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Forum: Van Body
02-13-2021, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,501
I ended up removing the hardware that I was...
I ended up removing the hardware that I was planning to replace with the Gooseberry/Justgosurfin bolts and leaving the hardware I was not replacing installed when I sprayed my top with Raptor. If you...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-31-2021, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
Another couple busy weekends since the Raptor...
Another couple busy weekends since the Raptor paint. I decided to install my Aluminess bumper and ladder. The bumper has you remove the existing bumper first then the hitch and reinstall it with some...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-31-2021, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-31-2021, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
Alright, here is the write up, sorry for the...
Alright, here is the write up, sorry for the delay and length! :b1:
The sanding and prepping the van for Raptor took about 50-60 hours. Most of that time was spent sanding and taping. I...
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Forum: Van Body
01-21-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,534
How are the black sex/binder bolts looking...
How are the black sex/binder bolts looking colorwise? I am thinking of using those on mine but not sure that them turning too purple will look good with my color van where I could see how it could...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-17-2021, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-07-2021, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
See photo below. You can see that one side was...
See photo below. You can see that one side was 0.25” longer than it should have been, should be a 13¼ " x 14¼” bolt pattern. This is the side that attaches to the base. The side that attaches to the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-06-2021, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,134
shop4seats.com (https://shop4seats.com) is the...
shop4seats.com (https://shop4seats.com) is the only place I found that currently stocks the swivel seat for the Chevy Express. It takes about 6-8 weeks to get one. I had some trouble getting mine to...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-06-2021, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,675
Hey all, curious if anyone replaced their...
Hey all, curious if anyone replaced their broken/damaged CR Lawrence window with a new one and still have the old one with an in-tact upper window pane? I dropped my orbital sander prepping the rig...
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Forum: Van Body
01-01-2021, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,960
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