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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-29-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
Hey Vandiesel thanks for the nudge! ...

Hey Vandiesel thanks for the nudge!



So, its been a long road on this build. The interior wrapped up nicely but things started to unravel when I moved on to the engine/transmission swap. I...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-02-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 26,587
Posted By joearlo
Sent you a PM Ray!

Sent you a PM Ray!
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-14-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By joearlo
Thanks boss. Wait until y'all see the interior....

Thanks boss. Wait until y'all see the interior. I'm so pumped how its turning out I should have it back before Christmas.
This is me for the next week I can't relax: :d3::p8::a2:
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-14-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By joearlo
WTB: Awning that needs new fabric

Looking to buy an old Fiamma awning or something similar. I plan on re-doing the fabric to match my top . . . so I don't want to spend big bucks for something new. Hoping maybe someone has an old...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-11-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,270
Posted By joearlo
Let's mount it to my '71 Hahaha

Let's mount it to my '71 Hahaha
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-29-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
Thanks and I completely agree. Light bar will be...

Thanks and I completely agree. Light bar will be replaced with a custom rack with old skool Cibies. I plan on doing that when I do some custom bumpers but still trying to find someone who will do the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-26-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
Hi all sorry for the delay in posting. I've...

Hi all sorry for the delay in posting. I've actually been getting my blog going again so if you want to see detailed updates of the build you can check it out there:

www.myreversecommute.com...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-25-2017, 01:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
The first major update to the 808van would be new...

The first major update to the 808van would be new canvas for the pop-top. Being over 40 years old, the original canvas had been patched up over the years and smelled a bit . . . rustic. While it was...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-23-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,202
Posted By joearlo
Congrats! I figured there was no way you wouldn't...

Congrats! I figured there was no way you wouldn't be taking it home. I had the same color and love my old Big Red.
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-20-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,202
Posted By joearlo
Where is your shop? Always great to meet fellow...

Where is your shop? Always great to meet fellow vanners in the Bay Area (I'm in Burlingame)
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-20-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,224
Posted By joearlo
this is a deal shot you an email

this is a deal shot you an email
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-17-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
More details about the interior coming soon...

More details about the interior coming soon :cool: It will be very similar to the RB50 but every finish and material was custom chosen to keep a retro island theme - all the way down to the vintage...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-17-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
Thanks for all the good thoughts! I will admit...

Thanks for all the good thoughts! I will admit though, I am not the cleanest Gen2 out there. When I was shopping for my van I came across a 1972 Ford Sportsmobile that was in even cleaner condition...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-11-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
A few more details about the van and picking it...

A few more details about the van and picking it up.

As I mentioned it was located in Palm Springs after having traveled from Minnesota to Hawaii. The previous owner from Hilo had documented all...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-10-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
Ah did you have the white high-top? That rig is a...

Ah did you have the white high-top? That rig is a beast! I loved the light-colored wood had me re-thinking my cabinet choice.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-09-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,290
Posted By joearlo
The 808Van Build

Hey All,

I've had my van now for a good 6 months and with the full interior build underway I thought I would start a thread for progress updates.

This is my second SMB customization, the...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 08-14-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By joearlo
He actually has 2 for sale! I wanted to buy both...

He actually has 2 for sale! I wanted to buy both and have a fleet of Gen2s
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 03-30-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,954
Posted By joearlo
Woohoo! Congrats! Maybe we should ask for a...

Woohoo! Congrats! Maybe we should ask for a vintage SMB forum to be added.

BTW I purchased the 808Van. Been a bit crazy week but I'll start posting more pics and updates soon. I am planning to...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 03-18-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,706
Posted By joearlo
I might pick this up its just too cool. Modernize...

I might pick this up its just too cool. Modernize the interior a bit. Just hope I can sleep up top!
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 03-18-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,706
Posted By joearlo
Pretty cool is right! Anyone know for sure with...

Pretty cool is right! Anyone know for sure with these older penthouses is there a bed up top like the current ones?
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-12-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,318
Posted By joearlo
Hi Bob, Interested in your van, if you can...

Hi Bob,

Interested in your van, if you can send pics to my email its joearlo gmail
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-22-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By joearlo
Re: FS: Rear Motorcycle Carrier (SF Bay Area)

More info on the fabrication here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/show ... p?t=195930 (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195930)
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-22-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By joearlo
Re: FS: Rear Motorcycle Carrier (SF Bay Area)

Thanks! Van sold to a local friend so I still get to use it when I want :)

Bike got a nice upgrade:
...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-21-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By joearlo
FS: Rear Motorcycle Carrier (SF Bay Area)

Unfortunately I have sold my CandyVan and no longer have use for my moto carrier. This was custom built for me to carry my Triumph Scrambler (400+ lbs). It is amazingly well fabricated and extends an...
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-07-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By joearlo
Re: WTB: Pop-out windows

Thanks Ray,

I do plan on tinting them, so if the mirror can be scraped off, then that sounds good for me!
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