Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-01-2010, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,384
Re: rear bench seat safety harness
Right now I am using the electric seat/bed that came with my van. No headrests but a very tall seat that works for a headrest for my smaller son. I do have shoulder belts for the two outboard...
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Forum: 4x4
06-23-2010, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,377
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Forum: Member Classifieds
06-23-2010, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
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Forum: Towing and Toys
06-22-2010, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,457
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-22-2010, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,384
Re: rear bench seat safety harness
Another thing to consider beyond the Shoulder belts is headrests. Having a headrest decreases the chance of neck injuries in an MVA by 40%. I think it is seriously remiss of SMB not to have these...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
06-21-2010, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,145
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Forum: Van Body
05-27-2010, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,131
Re: Future of Full Size ford Vans
Also found this on Wikipedia which makes all this debate a bit clearer, assuming we can trust Wikipedia... Answers the question pretty clearly for once.
Quote:
"The Ford Transit made its debut...
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Forum: Van Body
05-27-2010, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,131
Re: Future of Full Size ford Vans
Andrew, unfortunately passenger vehicles with a separate chassis are going to go the way of the solid rubber tyre and the leather clutch. They are expensive to make, not as safe as unit-body...
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Forum: Van Body
05-26-2010, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,131
Re: Future of Full Size ford Vans
If you stop and think about it for a second, the only reason why we have 4wd vans here is because after-market companies stepped in and filled the gap. It has nothing to do with Ford, they never ...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-25-2010, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,135
Re: Building a platform for the bed - Hexcel?
Also look at this page for some idea of how stiff this stuff can be:
https://nida-core.com/english/nidaprod_l ... p_h8pp.htm (https://nida-core.com/english/nidaprod_lamin_comp_h8pp.htm)
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-25-2010, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,135
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
05-24-2010, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 21,700
Re: mounting solar panels to thule rack?
I'm curious about all these mounting systems. Are they not very noisy at highway speeds or is it not enough to worry about? Also down here in NM where shade is at a premium in the summer, I am...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-21-2010, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,443
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Forum: Campfire
05-20-2010, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Re: Top Heavy Question
The most interesting way I have seen this tested is to get a forklift and a big safety strap. Load the van up, lift it up with the forklift and keep lifting 'till it flops over the balance point onto...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-19-2010, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,135
Re: Building a platform for the bed - Hexcel?
Since they use nomex foam and aluminum sandwich for the floors of helicopters and commercial jets as well as load bearing panels for other structures, such as boats and cars I think your idea is an...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
05-12-2010, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,332
Re: Adding pop top to a stock e150?
I just had mine done at SMB texas. Including bed it was just under $6k. There are not many options out there that I could find. Colorado campers (www.coloradocampervan.com...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
05-11-2010, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 41,116
Re: Swivel Seat Base Question
I have a 95 Ford van and want to mount swivel seats in the front. But I have non-Ford, leather, electric, heated, captains chairs and I actually want swivels that raise the seats a couple of inches...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
05-06-2010, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,366
Re: Awining Brackets round 3
I am getting ready to buy an awning and have been wondering about brackets. Are these suitable for mounting a Fiamma to an SMB with PH? If so can I fling my hat into the pool or is it too late?
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-29-2010, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 50,708
Re: SMB Texas Factory Visits
Back from Austin with my PH with bed installed. Very good experience all around and they do install the tops, start to finish in one day. I think that is an amazing feat. Place was pretty busy with...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-19-2010, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 50,708
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-13-2010, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,630
Re: RB vs EB, departure angle problems?
I bought an RB for the same reasons you are concerned and I am glad I did. On a recent Utah trip on a pretty tight and rough road down into the Maze I was scraping my receiver hitch pretty routinely...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-13-2010, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 50,708
Re: SMB Texas Factory Visits
I will be there 4/27 having a PH installed on my old Quigley Ford. Planning on stopping in Marfa, Big Bend NP and perhaps a day trip to San Antonio in there as well.
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Forum: 4x4
04-01-2010, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,602
Re: Quigley Rim Spec Suggestions?
I blew a 17 inch tyre out on the Hole in the Wall road near Escalante, Utah last fall in a rental SUV. Only had a donut spare so had to find a full-size replacement if we wanted to continue. Trying...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-12-2010, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 45,444
Re: Online Parts Stores
These people have a fantastic selection, including Ikea like options of shipping a flatpack DIY camper conversion set for your van as well as stoves, fridges, etc. Unfortunately they are in the UK...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
03-03-2010, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,390
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