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Forum: Appliances and Interior 11-12-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 51,504
Posted By stevengines
Re: Adding rear seats to a cargo van?

I installed mine using the same parts and brackets from atwood that they add to their conversion vans.

It's as safe as the "premium" vans in my book. I told my insurance it was a passenger van...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Other summer fun.

And for anyone that likes tinkering and building stuff. This is the kit car that goes in the trailer behind the van.

A Lotus Super Seven replica kit by stalkercars.com
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Other summer fun.

Found an old Schwinn "High Plains" cro-MO framed bike forgotten in a family barn. Hand brazed by US hands and all. I restored it with my bike bin parts and some entry level...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

The "open" area between the shelves makes a great place for all the long awkward things that end up going. Easy to access in bed or couch mode.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Some shots from the area. Always fun to get away.

I used some beach blankets as a mat while we were in camping mode.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I snagged a long drawer about 50 inches long and a set of shelves from a utility van. They form the foundation for the rear area and the drawer makes for a very useful way to access the under couch...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Maiden camping trip. It was a lot of fun. With the rear bed area most of the way finished this van "is fully operational"

The rear gaucho joins with the rear couch to make a sleeping area about...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-13-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I hadn't really thought about a rear ladder. I like the price though.

Does it put weird tension on the doors or anything? Durable and not cheesy made?

Just cruising around I get around 12ish....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Picked up a used custom rack locally. About 4.5 by 10 feet or so. It sits on Thule gutter mount feet and bars. I initially used just two bars. I got another set so I can add a floor to the rack...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I can also add a different rca Input like a video game system. It's wired but unused for now.

The ipod controls work well when is connected usb and the Bluetooth works great with my Samsung and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I installed a new double din DVD/cd playing deck with touch screen. Bluetooth, usb, ipod, back up camera input.

It's a pioneer avh-271bt. Available at Walmart. Overall I like it a lot. I used...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I added 12v power on each of the b pillars. For DVD screens on the seats, or whatever needs to be easily accessed. I used an older set of screen DVD players that we've had for a while. Just the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I had to add several circuits.

I used two fuse blocks. One is for things I wanted to have available anytime. And are wired hot.

The other is wired hot with a relay to acc. For things I want...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

The amp.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I had to build the little trim rings to support the subs and add some depth. The magnet was too deep for the door. The subs are 8in. The speakers were 5 and a half I think. Whatever Walmart had And...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Built my wall and door panels the same way as the roof. But covered with a marine grade vinyl.

I built sub woofers and speakers into the rear door as well.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

I have the interior about 2/3 done. Finished most of the roof and sidewalls. Used the 3m spray and headliner material for the roof.

I found the bike repair stand worked great as a third hand.
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-26-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Thanks for the response JWA. I'm looking to use the vinyl on the walls and window surrounds. And maybe a few other accents. glued to thin hardboard that will be bolted to rivnuts that I mount in the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-25-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Memorial day sales are awesome. Just picked up the bulk of fabric and vinyl to flesh out my interior. It'll take a bit of work for a few spots but it should be fun.

Any good ideas on making...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-24-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

The van as it sits today. I still want aluminess bumpers. A pop top or maybe roof top tent.

And the interior walls will be next to be worked on.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-24-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Thule "300" gutter mount feet with load bars. Picked these up for a song. Had the bars from other vehicles. Now I have a roof option. Although, when I showed my dad he said, "how the hell are you...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-24-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Longview towing mirrors.

I'd love the extendable mirrors that I had on my truck. But I like these and the install was very easy.

The look nice. Are formed well and in over 2 straight years on...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-24-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

Rear a/c heater install.

I pulled an ac/heat unit and all of its wiring(the whole harness from the driver pillar back) swithches sensors and ducts from a 2001 extended van.

Pulling all of the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-24-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

More seat belts and chair install
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-24-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,769
Posted By stevengines
Re: "Eduardo" -2003 Chevrolet Quigley IFS 4x4 build

More install.
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