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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-01-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Just stopped back by to report that it's taken...

Just stopped back by to report that it's taken since the sale of the van to finish that house project; big kitchen remodel (moved from back of house to front of house), completing both of those...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-16-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Stopped back in for a visit and to post a couple...

Stopped back in for a visit and to post a couple of pix I found. No word from Doug, the guy who bought my project. I hope he still has it and is racking up many happy miles.

I'm still...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-23-2022, 04:34 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Thanks. I'm 71 and may not have many years left....

Thanks. I'm 71 and may not have many years left. I was ready for a project but not a struggle, which that van was becoming. New owner seems capable and is younger, which gives him time to sort...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-22-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Well, the van has gone to live with its new...

Well, the van has gone to live with its new owner. Say hi to Doug...
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...and be sure to wave if you see him out there. 'Bye, big van.
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Have not given up on a build but it'll have...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-20-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Decided to put the van up for sale. I was at the...

Decided to put the van up for sale. I was at the point where to turn a wrench on the next step (axle and/or tank) would make the van undriveable until the job was finished and I figured I'd see if...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-13-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
I still never found the BOM codes stamped into...

I still never found the BOM codes stamped into either of these axles. The only ID I have for them is info on the axle tags.

Van's original AKA Dana #1: 605516-3

Junkyard replacement AKA Dana...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-13-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
I can't pull the hub off the van axle without...

I can't pull the hub off the van axle without removing the axle, from what I can tell.

Rock Auto only shows the Haynes manual for this van, which I already have. I'll investigate the CD or the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-11-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Well, we've been discussing things and decided to...

Well, we've been discussing things and decided to put the van project up for sale. I'll be posting an ad soon and link to it in this thread.

I'm at the point with the van on stands and the rear...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-19-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Van is now up on six jackstands in preparation...

Van is now up on six jackstands in preparation for the axle swap. It might be a week or so before the weather cooperates.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-23-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
The axle cart worked as I hoped and the Dana is...

The axle cart worked as I hoped and the Dana is now in the garage being prepped for the install. This is how I'll get the old one out and the new one in.
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Axle preppage commences.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-10-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Here it is slightly modified and test-fitted to...

Here it is slightly modified and test-fitted to the axle to be moved. Imagine that it's right side up and there's no trailer in sight. I might get to work on the hoist this weekend.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-06-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Got my axle cart built today. This will permit...

Got my axle cart built today. This will permit me to get the new one from trailer to garage for prep, the old one from van to trailer, and the new one from garage to van. Still need to build the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-22-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Did not know these existed. I'll keep them in...

Did not know these existed. I'll keep them in mind. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-21-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Found a second spare carrier for the right-hand...

Found a second spare carrier for the right-hand door on the rear and this one does not interfere with the left side carrier so I can use them both together, if I decide to try something along those...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-20-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Got the new-to-me rear axle today. Here's...

Got the new-to-me rear axle today. Here's bro-in-law Jeff helping load it into my trailer.
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And here it is in its resting space until I can figure out how to wrestle with 400# of iron and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-16-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
This is a pretty good yard, the company's...

This is a pretty good yard, the company's specific pickup-and-van location. Loads of Fords and Chevies. Not nearly as many Dodges but worth the drive if you need to find something.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-12-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
I remember your advice about the gearset...

I remember your advice about the gearset quality/cost and noise from earlier posts and I appreciate the input, I really do, but I found a pretty decent one today at the same junkyard and arranged to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-31-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Someone suggested I run both tire carriers and...

Someone suggested I run both tire carriers and mount a gas can or furnace fuel supply on whichever side I don't mount the spare tire. Today I tried them both on for fit but it won't work without...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-30-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Well, the Dodgect has been parked since January...

Well, the Dodgect has been parked since January with a bunch of stuff stored in it so that I could use the garage as a workspace for the house projects. Got quite a bit of stuff done and now have a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-26-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Welcome! Thanks for your interest, and be sure...

Welcome! Thanks for your interest, and be sure to post some pix of your van. My project is on hold for a few months while I take care of some big and interdependent house projects. All my "shop"...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-18-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Looked for a plug kit locally when I bought the...

Looked for a plug kit locally when I bought the filter and fluid several weeks ago but found nothing. I could remove the fluid with the transfer pump I bought for use with the diff fluid but a plug...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-15-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Got the floor wire brushed and spot primed before...

Got the floor wire brushed and spot primed before a string of linked house projects distracted me. There's about a hundred holes in that floor.
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In order to begin those tasks I needed to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-03-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Did the scrubbing yesterday and while waiting for...

Did the scrubbing yesterday and while waiting for it to air dry I gathered some of the interior pieces I've found. There's one IKEA Skorvo bed support and a wood plank, then the IKEA bed pieces I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-31-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
Got the inside washed but will need to hit it...

Got the inside washed but will need to hit it with Simple Green and a scrub brush; the power washer does not mix the soap in with the water so what I did was more of a power rinse. Working on a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-30-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 23,906
Posted By campism
That's a good idea. I just happen to have a...

That's a good idea. I just happen to have a handy incline and a pressure washer. Can't make that van more of a mess.
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