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Forum: Campfire 11-19-2014, 04:32 PM
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Posted By jonoslade
Van Life Giveaway from Goal Zero and Northface ends Nov 25th

Came across this sweet giveaway from Goal Zero and The Northface, full solar setup, lights, sleeping bag and more. Click the link for more info and to enter. Ends Nov 25th...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-19-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Came across a cool #vanlife giveaway from Goal Zero. Full solar setup, lights, bag and down jacket! Follow the link to enter....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-04-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,255
Posted By jonoslade
Re: Recommendations for "helper solar"

All these posts are super helpful as i'm specing out my system. Thanks everyone!

Greg that Wiki page is amazing! Thanks for all the work you put into it.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-31-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

@JohnandMandi, we are planning to head south around March so unfortunately we'll probably miss the Expo.

All good advice on the vault/lockbox stuff. I definitely plan to make at least sections of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Final shot of the table pulled out with the frame in the back of the van.

Next step is to build out the fold up side doors that extend the bed and create access to the compartment below. You can...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

The original plan was to do a long fully boxed pullout drawer but I decided to go with a slider that I could then put different containers on and pull them on and off as needed. The sliding mechanism...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Finished table in the frame and slides.

Table is 69" and sides pretty dang well! Going to be epic as the outdoor kitchen of the rig.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

To save money and the environment, I decided to use some old wood we picked up for free years ago. Reusing and recycling seems to be a bit of a theme for this build! These were the old feeders from a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Right side up before table and sliding drawer.

This is the frame for the table with the skate bearings attacked and rolling in angle iron slides.

Better shot of the frame and bearings
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Thanks guys, it's a ton of work. But is starting to pay off in some cool results. Here is the latest round of work on the rig.

Decided to go with a bed platform with a pull out table and drawer...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Panoramic view with all the masking still on the floor.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

For the back, I sanded down and shaped the foam a bit to clean it up and to allow the doors to close properly. The foam we cool stuff and really pulled everything together. No more rattles and no...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

The spray foam machine, Mike is an awesome guy and does great work. If you are in southern california and are interested in polyurethane spray form for roofing or insulation I can get you in contact....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

I went back and forth a lot about how to best insulate the rig and I probably spent a bit to much time researching the different options.

Side note: Thank you to everyone on this forum for posting...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Picture of the fiberglassed mesh.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

The next project to tackle was the 4 inch gap between the top and body at the back of the rig. I weighed my options and stubbled upon some metal mesh lying around the job site which ended up working...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Some more body work and fiberglass, the more you sand the more you find...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

@BrianW yeah we did consider a body swap for a moment but decided(probably in ignorance haha) it might be more trouble than it was worth since we are planning on selling the rig down south within a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

The rig was registered in Nevada but had a title in California which made for plenty of fun at the DMV but after 4 months and 4 trips, I finally got her registered and got the California plates! Hope...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

A few other fixes.
The driver side door had cracked around the bottom door hinge which made the door sit to low and a struggle to open and close so I welded it up and reinforced it.

Driver side...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Final view with the new seats and swivel mounts in! Looks way better than the originals!
Out with the old

and in with the new!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Moch up and weld on the swivel base.

Welds are finally starting look presentable...it's been a bit rough dusting off the old welding skills.

Final moch up with mounting frame. I wanted to use...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Next step is to upgrade the seats. Luckily the parents have an old RV that is no longer mobile so the offered it up as a donor. Such a score and saved a ton of money...they even have swivels on them...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

You know it's high pressure and total concentration when the tongue comes out haha

Some quality farther son time!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By jonoslade
Re: 78 Ford 4x4 First Time Build For Pan American Trip

Window re-install. Had to rig up some wood spacers to make the window seal up properly without an interior wall to cinch up to. The spacers ended up working great.

I've been doing the build up at...
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