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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-30-2018, 11:08 AM
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Posted By VanDude72
Sorry for the delay been out roaming in the van!...

Sorry for the delay been out roaming in the van! I used an axel out of a 2015 f-250 with only 25k on it. I did the u-joint route since he had the most complete kit and he had made some changes to the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-23-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
Pics from trip

Camp spots.. along the trip
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2018, 12:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
Trip #1 2400 miles, Sf bay to far north Idaho and back

Van performed excellent, camping set up was primitive, air bed a yeti, porta potti, rubber made bins for gear. I cut out refletix and attached panels with velcro to the windows for privacy and hit...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-20-2018, 11:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
project updates..

Ok so now I am "balls deep" into this build to the tune of about 29 grand..and 100+ hours labor and still yet to start on the camper conversion or pop top.. So 30k is not going to do it..
Van...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
Here are some progress pics

Its come a long way, it feels good to get something done this week! yea!
:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
its getting the original 50k mile trans updated...

its getting the original 50k mile trans updated and changed over to 4x4. New planetary gears, heavy duty clutches, new valve body, dual disk torque converter, etc.. don't want to have trans issues...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
Its back, and getting better!

Its been a while since I have posted and the van has underwent a lot more modifications. The body shop took several weeks and now I have a completely new looking van! The 4x4 swap is underway and the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-08-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
body shop time

No updates lately vans at the body shop getting the roof re-sprayed and the minor dings and dents removed. Hopefully will resume on the build out soon..
stay tuned..
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-19-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
progress pics

Here are todays pic's
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-19-2018, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
Rallypanam- to answer your question, Just to...

Rallypanam- to answer your question, Just to drive it.. tires will go on my dodge when they are replaced.. might do the axle swap first leaving it two wheel drive till I can afford to do the transfer...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-19-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
So we finally got a day without the threat of...

So we finally got a day without the threat of rain so the drip rail got done! Yea! I first ground out the whole entire roof rail with a heavy wire wheel on a die grinder. Then repaired the rust issue...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-13-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
Thank you! It's been a long time since I polished...

Thank you! It's been a long time since I polished my bodywork skills, I sometimes even impress myself!

Today, more rain.. no body work, but managed to remove the drive shaft and replace the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-13-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
I cut out a section of the door I replaced, I...

I cut out a section of the door I replaced, I rolled it in a sheet metal break 1/8 at a time to get the radius and the right angle to set into the drip rail. It was welded in place slowly one...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-12-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
pics

here are the rust repair pics from Saturday!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-12-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By VanDude72
project build, 1999 ford e350 extended van with 7.3 powerstroke and only 50k miles

I decided to move this thread here so those of you interested can follow my build..Ok, I was on the fence about building this van, its not exactly what I was looking for but the engine, price and the...
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