Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Sportsmobile Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login


Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 39
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: TheVagabondMBA
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-15-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Falkor is up for sale, should anyone be...

Falkor is up for sale, should anyone be interested.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f14/1995-eb-hightop-not-smb-30680.html#post314176
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-16-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
I do miss the mazda from time to time. It's what...

I do miss the mazda from time to time. It's what I started car camping in :d3:Definitely a fun little car that suffered some FWD faults. Super fun grocery getter that loved freeway ramps and the one...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-11-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Been a minute since I posted. Just letting you...

Been a minute since I posted. Just letting you know Falkor is still running strong. Just hit 60k miles. Not much to report other than new Pirelli Scorpion AT+ tires and I chased a CEL away that...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-17-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Most definitely! Save for the harley it's the...

Most definitely! Save for the harley it's the best vehicle we've had. And we've had some fun vehicles in our time:

69 c10 with a built 350
61 Ford galaxie
91 CRX Si w/ a Mini Me swap and fully...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-17-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Just got back from 4100 mile month long trip....

Just got back from 4100 mile month long trip. We'd been planning this trip since June and then left November 15-December 15. You can check out the trip report here...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-20-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Hello everyone! It's been a minute since I've...

Hello everyone! It's been a minute since I've been able to post. My lady and i decided to move out to Colorado full-time and have taken the last few months to travel around, play some shows and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-22-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Yes, that made our day. Nothing better than a...

Yes, that made our day. Nothing better than a fellow van man giving you a thumbs up :b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
I have my hitches installed now. I talked U-haul...

I have my hitches installed now. I talked U-haul into installing both front and class IV rear, with wiring harness and labor for $390 out the door. That's about how much it was for me to order them...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-10-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
New year, new goals. The band broke up so my wife...

New year, new goals. The band broke up so my wife and I are playing as a duo now instead of a full 4-piece. It'll make splitting the money much easier as well as time in the van much more enjoyable....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-20-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Just about to hit 40k miles on this beast and...

Just about to hit 40k miles on this beast and after putting on almost 20k miles I can officially say I love it.


I have a potential job lined up in Colorado Springs (where my family is located)...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-06-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
So, it's been raining pretty solid in San Diego...

So, it's been raining pretty solid in San Diego for the last week or so. And it turns out that there is a leak where the hi-top meets the gutters above the rear window directly behind the driver...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-21-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
A photo from the weekend so you can get an idea...

A photo from the weekend so you can get an idea of how the moog lift and fenders look together. I'm still searching for the right wheel and tire combo.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-14-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
@campism, did you happen to read this post on...

@campism, did you happen to read this post on Cheap RV? I have similar issues where the top meets the gutters and have since located a few problem spots that could lead to some leaks (if it ever...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-13-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Thanks for the update. Glad you were able to find...

Thanks for the update. Glad you were able to find something.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-09-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Best of luck hunting down the info. I'm not too...

Best of luck hunting down the info. I'm not too concerned about it, but if you find the manufacturer LMK.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-06-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
A little teaser of this weekend's project. I'll...

A little teaser of this weekend's project. I'll post some more info and photos when I get my new camera next week. Definitely handles the twisties better and we'll see how the setup works off-road...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-01-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/570242133/ ...

https://offerup.com/item/detail/570242133/

Found these locally for after the new suspension is in. What do you guys think of Mastercraft? Never heard of them or used them. All I know is they are a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-29-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
@Campism I wish I knew who made the top. The...

@Campism I wish I knew who made the top. The school district we bought it from had no clue about any details of the van. The only distinguishable marking on the van is a small silver tag behind the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-28-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Here's a little update for anyone following...

Here's a little update for anyone following along:


Weldtec fenders were installed (unpainted for now since we're still deciding what color we want to do on the body). Ultimately decided that $2k...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-27-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Thanks Bbasso! :b5:

Thanks Bbasso!
:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-21-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
I have ordered my fiberglass fenders and am...

I have ordered my fiberglass fenders and am looking for the paint code so I can try to match them to the rest of Falkor. I believe it's the Wimbledon White as opposed to the True White or Bright...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-14-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
Updates for you all: USAA finalized their...

Updates for you all:

USAA finalized their estimate and determined the full paint job was not required. I'll be holding off on the junk yard fender and ordering a set of fiberglass Weldtec fenders....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-30-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
I appreciate the feedback. I doubt USAA will...

I appreciate the feedback. I doubt USAA will cover the cost for full paint, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to throw it at em and see what they say. I've done fenders before on my old C-10 and an old...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-27-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
@freeagent, I appreciate the support. I'm still...

@freeagent, I appreciate the support. I'm still working w/ USAA to determine what we can do.

The first shop said they could fix it, but they'd only be painting the fender. Because Falkor's more...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-26-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,792
Posted By TheVagabondMBA
That's definitely an option, about a $475 option....

That's definitely an option, about a $475 option. I have already found a gloss white 1996 fender for $60 locally (although Falkor is not gloss white). I could do so many other things w/ that $400...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 39
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:59 AM.

Contact Us - Sportsmobile Forum - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.