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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-15-2017, 02:22 PM
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Posted By caroline5757
Thank you! I will upload pics of the inside soon!...

Thank you! I will upload pics of the inside soon! I just started the flooring today :)


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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-15-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Thank you! I would love to see if you can find...

Thank you! I would love to see if you can find the pictures. I love finding inspiration from other artists.


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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-14-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 52
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Posted By caroline5757
update on roof

My wooden roof is completely done and has been working great! . After finishing the painting and roof I redid all my brakes, rotors, and calipers, and decided to take a break from working on it. I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-25-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Definitely a light white wash just to brighten...

Definitely a light white wash just to brighten things up, so wood grain still showing.

Yes the roof is very much usable. I had a couple friends witting up there with me yesterday :). I plan to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-25-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 41,597
Posted By caroline5757
Nope, like I said I've never owned a car with...

Nope, like I said I've never owned a car with working AC, so it not working was no change from my previous cars.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-24-2016, 07:25 AM
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Posted By caroline5757
I would just like to say I removed mine because...

I would just like to say I removed mine because my entire air conditioning system was shot. And t was quoted at $1500 to fix.. I didn't poke a hole in the ozone layer because I was told when I boight...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-23-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Alright. Sorry for the poor image quality. Here's...

Alright. Sorry for the poor image quality. Here's the ceiling from the inside pre-hatch. The 2x4s will be sanded down and whitewashed. But that's after all the walls are in.

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 41,597
Posted By caroline5757
I removed my rear air conditioner by myself with...

I removed my rear air conditioner by myself with no consequence a year ago. I have zero skill or knowledge for anything mechanical. I'm a 21 year old girl and didn't feel like spending the $400 they...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-22-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Almost done, I'm putting a sailboat hatch on the...

Almost done, I'm putting a sailboat hatch on the roof tomorrow so I have a skylight and a way to get out the top. Sitting on the roof has quickly become my favorite, so I've started to just call it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-04-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Just three more windows and a few more boards and...

Just three more windows and a few more boards and the frame is all done..
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 52
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Posted By caroline5757
Heres more detail of the back. How its all put...

Heres more detail of the back. How its all put together and the back shelf. I don't know what to do with the actual corners yet... Where the edges of the roof will meet. I feel like I need support...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
So I got up the three side support beams on the...

So I got up the three side support beams on the left side of the van. They are bolted through the metal and the wood frame. The pictures kind of explain it all. Tomorrow I'm taking a sort of day off...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Unfortunately I spent the majority of my saving...

Unfortunately I spent the majority of my saving in the caribbean on my sailing trip, so after I finish the roof and a few other things on it, I have to go back to working full time for a year or two.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Thank you Annie! Good nails are essential. I took...

Thank you Annie! Good nails are essential. I took 9 years of classical piano as a kid and was forced to have short nails. Now no matter what, at sea for days on end, using power tools, or chasing...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-21-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Yes tons of glue trust me!! Ive been buying the...

Yes tons of glue trust me!! Ive been buying the giant things of it! And thank you, when a women gets an idea in her head, nothings going to stop her :)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-21-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Todays Progress. The front part needs to be built...

Todays Progress. The front part needs to be built still and the side supports and windows need to go in.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-10-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
So I took 7 months off from working on my van,...

So I took 7 months off from working on my van, because I got an opportunity to live on a 35 ft sail boat in the caribbean. I can now say I've lived in a very small space with nothing but the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-15-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Re: Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

Hahaha e350 thanks for your encouragement! But I disagree with you and agree with Shenrie about your quote. Not all women want to be in a relationship or be married. I can promise you that! And...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-15-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Re: Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

I cut my roof off, for the most part. I took a video of the whole process and eventually I will edit it and make into a sped up version of the whole roof process just for something cool to look back...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-13-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-13-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Re: Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

Thank you! And I have money I could spend on my build but I guess the way I look at it is the more money I spend on building my van the less money I get to spend adventuring in it! And I'll try to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-13-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Re: Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

I'm planning on building a wooden high top! I already cut the rectangle of the roof that I want off but I haven't cut the support beams yet so the roof isn't totally off yet. I'm trying not to be so...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-11-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Re: Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

Haha thats amazing! but he uses spray paint and an air gun. I can't do that, mine was painted with regular canvas brushes and rust oleum paint from a can. Mine took over a week just to do the door....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-10-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

So it's been a long time since updating this. I had been in a bike accident during a triathlon that put me a bit behind schedule. But I started working on the van quite a bit lately. My main Projects...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-25-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,456
Posted By caroline5757
Womens Studio and Home on Wheels

Thank you! I'm a member of that site also! And I was planning on using spray adhesive and I have really thick hair down to my belly button, so I will for sure invest in a shower cap.. As attractive...
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