Forum: Show & Tell
12-07-2015, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,685
Re: repurposed g-3
Thanks Dave. Yeah, I just assumed they were still doing them. I had a dealer tell me sportsmobile bought the last cargo vans in 2014, so I figured they had some in stock. When I dropped the van off a...
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Forum: Show & Tell
12-06-2015, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,685
repurposed g-3
We had a 03' smb I built in 04. great ride for several years but when things went south in mexico, we went west to Hawaii for our vacations so I sold it 4 or 5 years ago. last year I started thinking...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-27-2015, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,578
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-22-2015, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,578
running boards
does anyone know what brand of running boards sportsmobile installs? the last set I had installed with my build in 2003 were black, went from wheel to wheel on both sides, but did not have a splash...
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Forum: Van Body
04-30-2015, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,506
Re: Ford E-Series/Future of Sportsmobile
you can still get the work done at Fresno. But it takes awhile to get in the rotation. they are doing my penthouse next month but can't get to the interior until gas prices go up.....errr...late...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
04-19-2015, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Re: Michigan SMB, Low miles, 6.0 4x4
this ones been around awhile. kinda weird interior lay out and they aren't budging on the price. I made a reasonable offer but was shut down. nice newer low mile diesel though.
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
03-29-2015, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Re: 2013 e350 eb quigley
thx ctb. you raise some great points. exactly why I stayed with a 2wd. I chatted in length with chris from ujoint about the possibility of adding the 4wd. I have the technology to do a conversion,...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
03-26-2015, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,747
Re: eb 350 sliding door issues
thanks. I will get in touch with you. I should be getting my ride in a week or so. and thanks for the pics bsmb. exactly what I was looking for. i'm really looking forward to building this van.
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
03-26-2015, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
2013 e350 eb quigley
https://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetai ... ID=5520711 (https://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=5520711)
I've been searching for the right van and came across this one. the story...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
03-22-2015, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,747
Re: eb 350 sliding door issues
thanks guys! and good point on the galley cabinet. in our last smb, we never used ours that much so we are thinking the trade off for the bigger window for the kids in the back will be worth it. I'm...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
03-20-2015, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,747
eb 350 sliding door issues
we have been on the hunt for awhile now for another smb. kinda specific what I want but whats out there is far and few between. I have located an 07 e350 with really low miles and its the right...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
03-05-2015, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,454
Re: V10 E350 RB50 layout in CO on CL
unfortunately, he never got any Teflon tape around the top of the van where the penthouse sits when its down. really a must have for these vans. I installed it on my 03 smb just as the paint was...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
02-26-2015, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,137
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-01-2009, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,522
2003 FORD EB 4X4 DUALLYS
this is a very clean sportsmobile inside and out. it has all the great upgrades you expect from sportsmobile. penthouse top, 50 lay out, hot water, sink, larger fridge that keeps stuff icy cold,...
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Forum: Campfire
04-29-2009, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,199
Re: las vegas Oasis
i know what you mean. the rv campground right next to the harbor in santa cruz has some wierd rules. they let us stay but i'm never comfortable. we bring the boat and fish for a few days so its easy...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-06-2009, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Re: v-10 muffler
ok i went with the 700 series flowmaster. perfect. my wife doesn't hear anything different when we're pulling the trailer up the grade. but i sense a bit more perfomance for some reason. in fact she...
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Forum: 4x4
04-06-2009, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 22,966
Re: Quigley Steering Stabilizer/Damper
i too am looking for some stabilization in my world. i was at the del mar fairgrounds over the weekend for the car show and bilstien had a huge set up there for all their shock applications off and...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-23-2009, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Re: uh oh...new 46 gallon tank..now what
thanks mike. i'm going to have to revisit this installation. its something i wanted when i had the smb built in 04. all i can think is this is something they came up with after 05.
i will do some...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-22-2009, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Re: v-10 muffler
great post! i'm searching for another muffler set up this week and i think i'll be very careful which direction to go. maybe in this case i'll leave well enough alone.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-22-2009, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Re: uh oh...new 46 gallon tank..now what
nrl- i see your post from a year ago when you changed out your fuel tank. in 04 when i had my van built the guys at smb and transfer flow in chico said they didn't make a larger tank that would fit...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
03-22-2009, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,030
Re: van cover
also the cover i got from adco is plenty big enough. it drops all the way down to the ground on all four sides. and it has straps to snug it up. i bought tire covers also but with the penthouse down,...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
03-22-2009, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,030
Re: van cover
greg in austin, i will get some pics up in a week or so. i found a spot in my shop all winter for some repairs, after i repaired the rust and paint on the roof and installed the new tape from smb, i...
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Forum: Van Body
11-27-2008, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,017
great post geoff. and thanks for the info. i've...
great post geoff. and thanks for the info. i've been trying to figure out what to do with mine for weeks now. i did pretty much the same thing. the ph wore the paint off at several areas so i sanded...
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Forum: Show & Tell
11-16-2008, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,159
here's my dually
well, it's a short story the way this came to be.
first off it is a 2003 350 eb 4x4 dually done by quigley for ford motors. the rest is done by sportsmobile / fresno
in 2001-02 we were going...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-09-2008, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,030
adco covers
i ended up getting the adco model adc-12220 cover. it was about 160.00 at camping world. it fits ok. a little loose. when it rains it does have a couple spots that pouch up and hold water. i need to...
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