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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-30-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By Normal_Dave
Good point...thanks!

Good point...thanks!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-30-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By Normal_Dave
Ozite for headliner repair?

Several have used Ozite auto carpet fabric to cover build outs of cubbys, shelves, furniture and such.

My oem headliner in my '95 Club Wagon is just starting to go. I'm not opposed to ordering...
Forum: Van Body 08-28-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,757
Posted By Normal_Dave
Echo JWA and RandallDee, but you know I have to...

Echo JWA and RandallDee, but you know I have to add: consider Raptor Liner as the final coat instead of paint. I really liked working with it on my roof repair project.

I also wonder if the roof...
Forum: Van Body 08-23-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Thank you sir. Saw that lift kit awhile back...

Thank you sir.

Saw that lift kit awhile back and was thinking spacers up front weren't the best idea for us Ford van folk.
Forum: Van Body 08-23-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Well, there's no solid answer on running...

Well, there's no solid answer on running 265/75/16 on our vans without lift or trimming.

As many have said: "it depends".

In my case, I still had to trim the lower front bumper plastic s bit,...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-22-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By Normal_Dave
I have a '95 5.8L (351W). It is the highest...

I have a '95 5.8L (351W). It is the highest evolution of the motor with roller lifters.

If your motor is healthy as-is, be sure you have a good rear gear ratio first, along with freed up...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-21-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By Normal_Dave
"From the you didn't ask but, file" Maybe a...

"From the you didn't ask but, file"

Maybe a fresh set of HD springs along with a shackle flip kit and you could get rid of your blocks? Oops, I see you've been down this path before, maybe my...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-21-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By Normal_Dave
I'd call Bob (or Junior) at ATS Spring. Give...

I'd call Bob (or Junior) at ATS Spring. Give them your current leaf count/arrangement and your target weight capacity. I got great service and pricing from them and they took time to work through...
Forum: Van Body 08-09-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
According to Vision Wheel, this should do the...

According to Vision Wheel, this should do the trick. 1.25" depth center cap.
C354SB-V-ECL
48032
Forum: Van Body 08-08-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Test fit. Going to need to trim the lower...

Test fit.
Going to need to trim the lower front bumper plastic valence just a bit. Also going to try to rig a way to install the center cap on the front. Shallow depth dust cap combined with...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-05-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 72,021
Posted By Normal_Dave
Wow! And I thought I had a challenge with my...

Wow! And I thought I had a challenge with my tree limb repair. This is off the chain. :cool:
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 08-03-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By Normal_Dave
1999 E-350 EB V10 Hi-Top Handicap 127K $5,600

Ok creative builders...You've been searching for a decent V10 platform to build on. What do you think?
What do you do with the tall doors cut into the side?...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-02-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 20,388
Posted By Normal_Dave
Awesome trip, and encouraging project. ...

Awesome trip, and encouraging project.

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail? It is an old school favorite for us.

Cherohala Skyway has been on my to do list since since you documented the family...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 08-01-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 665
Posted By Normal_Dave
2006 E-350 RB V10 Chateau Quigley/U-Joint $35K

https://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_7NAAHuxlAwO_0zm0qw_600x450.jpg
New Jersey-no affiliation.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-tabor-2006-ford-350-super-duty/7640898530.html

Edit:...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-01-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,334
Posted By Normal_Dave
https://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_7NAAHuxlAwO_0z...

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Was looking for a van for a friend of mine. This one caught my attention. If the undercarriage isn't rusty, it should have great...
Forum: Van Body 07-27-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
E-250 stock lift, upgraded to 265/75/16 AT. I'm...

E-250 stock lift, upgraded to 265/75/16 AT. I'm calling it "good" for my setup and lifted dimensions....
Forum: Van Body 07-27-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Somehow I missed this post in one of my multiple...

Somehow I missed this post in one of my multiple searches. This statement pretty well sums up what I've seen elsewhere on 2WD 265/75/16 installs....
Forum: Van Body 07-25-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Yes, very pleased with the 880 in my application....

Yes, very pleased with the 880 in my application. I really like the ride and handling improvement.

Several members who used 880(S) reported max lift but harsh ride unless diesel (heavy) engine or...
Forum: Van Body 07-25-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Oops. Yes. E-150. Figured the factory 5-lug rims...

Oops. Yes. E-150. Figured the factory 5-lug rims were a dead giveaway.

Thanks for the information.
Forum: Van Body 07-24-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Vision has some new 16" wheels, made in the 5 x...

Vision has some new 16" wheels, made in the 5 x 5.5" bolt pattern, that has a center cap that displays the lugs. Thoughts on satin grey finish with this van's factory black lower break and chrome...
Forum: Van Body 07-24-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
I'd like to run Sumitomo Encounter AT LT...

I'd like to run Sumitomo Encounter AT LT 265/75/16. (Yes this is a 2wd application).
31.5" 10.6" section, 8.3" tread.

Many have posted no issues with similar suspension upgrades. Some show...
Forum: Van Body 07-24-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
Next I took another page out of several forum(s)...

Next I took another page out of several forum(s) member(s) builds and chose to upgrade the front coil springs to Moog CC880. Same free height as stock but thicker coils and progressive spring build....
Forum: Van Body 07-24-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Normal_Dave
265/75/16 Tires, Moog CC880 coils, 43-1033HD leaf springs

"What's the largest size tire I can run without rubbing?" :D

The age old question with the broadest of answers in thread after thread. "It depends".

Well if you want to beat the dead horse...
Forum: Van Body 07-19-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,770
Posted By Normal_Dave
10-4. And thanks again for your expertise.

10-4. And thanks again for your expertise.
Forum: Van Body 07-18-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,770
Posted By Normal_Dave
Update: Van sat for a week while we were on...

Update:
Van sat for a week while we were on vacation. The Raptor liner continued to cure out, my striped issues and shiny spot or two, evened out nicely. The "unsatisfactory to me" filler finish...
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