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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-14-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Awesome, thanks. Also lolled @ "Jean Claude Van...

Awesome, thanks. Also lolled @ "Jean Claude Van Dad."

Yeah haha it works but not nearly as well as the Mustang. I should've known when I installed the hitch that having to drill all 4 holes (as...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-13-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
True, looks like 1,400 views so far. ...

True, looks like 1,400 views so far.


Losing track over the life of the project is likely haha.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-10-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Appreciate the kind words. It's just you and me...

Appreciate the kind words. It's just you and me in here lately, so your replies keep me from feeling like I'm posting into the void haha.

I will, just not anytime soon. I'll need wider mirrors for...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-31-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
From a test-fit, I'm not sure it'll be big enough...

From a test-fit, I'm not sure it'll be big enough for the shade I need but plan to mount it since the brackets are already attached to the rack.

Hardest part was lining up all the holes, since we...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-27-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Rack mounted!!! My brother came by yesterday and...

Rack mounted!!! My brother came by yesterday and we got it up top with the cart I made for it, ladders, moving blankets, and a piece of 3" PVC to slide it up and move it without the feet scraping...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-17-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Finally got the roof rack painted, aiming to get...

Finally got the roof rack painted, aiming to get it installed Sunday with help from a friend and my younger brother....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-17-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
You're very welcome. Thanks for engaging;...

You're very welcome. Thanks for engaging; sometimes feels like I'm talking to myself, especially on ExpeditionPortal lol.


But wait, there's more!
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-16-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Agree. A lot of it is in understanding how they...

Agree. A lot of it is in understanding how they operate and designing parts to keep cost manageable, which is where having VK on board made things a ton easier.

$335 for all 5 shipped; that's 4...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-15-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Parts from SendCutSend:...

Parts from SendCutSend:...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-15-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Thanks! It's taken multiple iterations to get...

Thanks! It's taken multiple iterations to get there but it was worth it.

Ok, cool haha. My default is to show everything to help people understand the process. Pictures and commentary shortly...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Installed the rear light box and pretty happy...

Installed the rear light box and pretty happy with the result. Before:...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-25-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Got another coat of FlexSeal on the roof and hit...

Got another coat of FlexSeal on the roof and hit the lightbox side. It looks much more at home with everything the same color....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-04-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Finally making progress on v2 of my light box. I...

Finally making progress on v2 of my light box. I hope to have it permanently installed by the weekend with 3M 5200.



Light box from Larry arrived a day earlier than expected and I started the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-22-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Thirty minutes may be sufficient but I haven’t...

Thirty minutes may be sufficient but I haven’t tested the theory yet. If I drive it before it’s warm it sputters.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-22-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Thanks! I might be interested depending on...

Thanks! I might be interested depending on current pricing and shipping to SC. Shoot me a PM and we can go from there, if that's OK.



Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-21-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
The *first* hole was the one for the threaded rod...

The *first* hole was the one for the threaded rod antenna (at the back) to locate the center line. But for sure there was a moment of, "What am I forgetting?" before pulling the literal trigger.

...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-21-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
With the long members/rails located, the next...

With the long members/rails located, the next step was to actually build the thing. VK's cut sheet was infinitely helpful in driving things forward, with me cutting as he was welding or working on ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-21-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
Next we drilled the other 6 holes. The other 6 ...

Next we drilled the other 6 holes. The other 6 uprights were installed, feet tacked attached to the uprights, and location tested to ensure we were on track. Only 1, maybe 2 feet were slightly off...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-21-2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
With the attachment points being located, the...

With the attachment points being located, the next step was to drill holes through the topper and attach the uprights that VK designed (drawings below). We agreed on 10 of them, given we'd have...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-21-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
I've been thinking about a roof rack for awhile,...

I've been thinking about a roof rack for awhile, to mount solar, allow access to the to-be-mounted rooftop A/C unit, and to have an "observation deck" for use in outdoor activities and to get a ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-21-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By 2Fass240us
98 E-350 Type II McCoy Miller Ambulance Conversion

Hey all. I've lurked for ~2.5 years now and picked up a ton of info (thanks!) I live in the greater Charlotte, NC area, work full-time, have 3 kids (twin girls, 9, and an 13-year-old son), and...
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