Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
04-18-2011, 05:51 PM
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Views: 7,053
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
08-05-2010, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,306
85 "E" 350 4x4
Not mine ect. ect. ect.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1878489022.html
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Forum: Campfire
07-28-2010, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,913
Re: Mad Max's RV
Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout; Looks like I'm moving to Australia....
Here's how you afford it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5nv1lcb ... re=related...
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Forum: Campfire
07-27-2010, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 397
Views: 107,035
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-22-2010, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Re: I need exhaust
So this doesn't "pass" in California anymore?.....
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Forum: 4x4
07-22-2010, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,856
Re: 4.30 R & P?
I would go with 4.10s. I've got a 5.4l 4x4 EB w/ 4.56s and 33" tires, and my rpm's are at 2200 ( in overdrive, which is the max tourqe for a 5.4l) @ 60 mph! w/ 4.10's that speed should get up to...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
07-19-2010, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Led puck lights
Just found these Led puck lights on sale at a local lighting supply store for $30.00. They were originaly $119.00. they are designed for use in your home with the 12v/110 transformer. But I think you...
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Forum: Van Body
07-19-2010, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,232
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Forum: Van Body
07-18-2010, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Re: Paint Oxidation???
Woot, I worked for 6 years at a body shop, so I do have some experience in this subject. First, If it's just starting to get cloudy I would recomened having a good shop buff it out. Then apply a...
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Forum: 4x4
07-11-2010, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,943
Re: 4.10's or 4.56's with V8?
I did get a new carrier for the rear, but the shop put a "thick gear set" in the front so that carrier stayed. I don't know much about the why's or what's on the subject. Maybe somone w/ more...
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Forum: Campfire
07-10-2010, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 397
Views: 107,035
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Forum: 4x4
07-10-2010, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,943
Re: 4.10's or 4.56's with V8?
140,000 mi. currently, but I got the van with 120,000 mi. and it was not working then so I don't know when it failed.
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Forum: 4x4
07-10-2010, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,943
Re: 4.10's or 4.56's with V8?
Update...Went w/ the 4.56s.--- Picked up the van on tues. and just got back from a short trip to Glenwood Springs. Here are my first impressions.
The van is much better on the hills for...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-07-2010, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,180
Re: To much DUST
You can use this method to find leaks also. Shut the doors, roll up the windows and turn the blower on. Then take a piece of tissue paper and run it around all the door seals and window seals, (from...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-06-2010, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,180
Re: To much DUST
I would take your van to a high quality autobody shop and see if they can adjust your doors to stop the leaks.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-06-2010, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,789
Re: My Optima Battery is Garbage
I just saved two optima yellows that I thought we're junk by charging them in the following way.
First connect a known good battery to your dead yellow (or other AGM) battery with jumper...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-05-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,650
Re: Home Build Meet Up?
Alright, here's my vote. Sept. 21st-or 28th @ see link
https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley
Reasons for:
1) gives folks time to finish up some loose ends in their builds...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-02-2010, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,551
Re: 2003 Ford homebrew "Moby"
That is a shell solar 75w, but I don't believe they make solar panels any more. Kyocera, however makes an 85w that is about the same size.
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
07-01-2010, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,624
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-30-2010, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,061
Re: Fridge platform design feedback
I have to agree w/ MJ and SheepShagger, If you build this design, the cabinet needs to be pretty solidly attached o the floor and the van walls, and it needs a sheer panel (on the front or back) that...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-30-2010, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,081
Re: Financing for SMB
Suze Orman would deny that request. Here's some advice... dont finance boats, RV's, motorcycles, SMB's or ( at this moment in economic history) anything you can't afford in cash....Deflation is a B,...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-28-2010, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,651
Re: Danhard A/C with Honda 2000 watt generator
are you starting the AC with the inverter? the start up loads are to high for the generator. once running the gen. should provide enough power to run the unit.
this is from SMB website:
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-28-2010, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 78,299
Re: ELVIS the BELUGA WHALE
My paneling is 1/4" ply.
My opinion is to insulate as best you can without spending to much money. The biggest bang for your buck will be sizing your heater appropriatley. Even with minimal...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
06-27-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-26-2010, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 78,299
Re: ELVIS the BELUGA WHALE
Teeots
In my opinion most folks are going a little overboard with insulation in these vans. I only have 1/2" carpet pad glued to the backs of the wall paneling, inside the rear and side doors...
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