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Forum: 4x4 02-05-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 73
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Posted By motovan_mn
We've had an unusually warm winter here in MN,...

We've had an unusually warm winter here in MN, which means it doesn't absolutely suck to be fiddling around with van stuff outside. Finally designed and laser cut the rear deck portion of the roof...
Forum: 4x4 10-08-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Unexpectedly had some free time today so starting...

Unexpectedly had some free time today so starting knocking things off my checklist.

First up was hitting the rusty spots on the UJOR rear bumper with some VHT rust converter. No photos but I...
Forum: 4x4 07-24-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Not van related, but our daily driver was...

Not van related, but our daily driver was recently totaled in a rear-end accident. Luckily no injuries and the insurance payout was pretty good.

Shopped around a little bit and found this clean...
Forum: 4x4 06-26-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 73
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Posted By motovan_mn
No changes made to the van, but got in another...

No changes made to the van, but got in another 1300 miles or so and camped a couple nights at Lake McConaughey in Nebraska. This is our second time there (first time was in the AWD Transit) and we...
Forum: 4x4 05-27-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Wrapped up the "prototype" bed/storage platform...

Wrapped up the "prototype" bed/storage platform and hit the road for 9 days. Was supposed to be 3 nights in hotels (friend's wedding in Ann Arbor) and 5 nights of camping, but I was feeling...
Forum: 4x4 05-12-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
A few more updates: Trim is re-installed....

A few more updates:

Trim is re-installed. Epoxied in some magnets around the window trim so we can make some window inserts down the road. Currently thinking a simple "curtain" style that has a...
Forum: 4x4 05-03-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Thanks for the response! I've already reinstalled...

Thanks for the response! I've already reinstalled the window trim, but no big deal to pull it back off and snug up the acorn nuts. Appreciate the warning about not overtightening them.

If that...
Forum: 4x4 04-29-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Some small bits of progress over the last couple...

Some small bits of progress over the last couple weeks:

Insulation
As I mentioned previously, there's not a whole lot of large easy panels in the rear of the passenger van. Adding Thinsulate was...
Forum: 4x4 04-29-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Just gotta chalk it up to a learning experience...

Just gotta chalk it up to a learning experience and tell yourself it won't happen again. At least not in the exact same circumstances... And I don't know whether 12 psi on those Methods is exactly...
Forum: 4x4 04-11-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Began the process of haphazardly adding the Noico...

Began the process of haphazardly adding the Noico all over the van. Quickly realized that the only really nice, big panels were on the ceiling. Everywhere else is annoying, convoluted, and broken up...
Forum: 4x4 04-08-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
I've got a few items I want to knock out before...

I've got a few items I want to knock out before we depart on a week long road trip through the Upper Peninsula. Some friends are getting married in Ann Arbor, and the kiddo is off from school the...
Forum: 4x4 03-20-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Honestly, if I were to do it again, I wouldn't...

Honestly, if I were to do it again, I wouldn't stress so much about getting a passenger van and using the OEM seat mounting points. I spent more time and money finding the "perfect" passenger van,...
Forum: 4x4 03-18-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Yep, stock bench seat belts are compatible as...

Yep, stock bench seat belts are compatible as long as they are from the correct generation (I believe it's broken down into pre-08, and 08+). You can see my seatbelt saga here...
Forum: 4x4 03-18-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Thanks! Yep, it's an OEM Ford Captain's seat that...

Thanks! Yep, it's an OEM Ford Captain's seat that came with some of the trims (chateau and another one that I can't remember the name of?). So the brackets are designed to bolt to the same holes that...
Forum: 4x4 03-12-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Got around to installing one of the two 2nd row...

Got around to installing one of the two 2nd row captain's chairs I had in my garage. Really digging how much extra space there is with only 3 seats in the van :) Might make this the default layout...
Forum: 4x4 02-23-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
The van currently gets right around 10 mpg on...

The van currently gets right around 10 mpg on mostly highway trips keeping it around 70 mph. If I'm driving around town, it sits around 7 mpg :p2:

Always cool to hear from people familiar with the...
Forum: 4x4 10-31-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Latest update to the gas splashback/fillup issue...

Latest update to the gas splashback/fillup issue is here (https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f12/gas-nozzle-auto-shutoff-triggers-but-splashes-gas-30479-2.html#post316195). Spoiler: it's still...
Forum: 4x4 08-30-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Awesome! Not too often you see them in the wild....

Awesome! Not too often you see them in the wild. I worked there for several years so I'm always excited to hear about people still enjoying their bikes.



Yes, please don't remind me :n5:


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Forum: 4x4 08-29-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Well, this van was supposed to be a MTB and...

Well, this van was supposed to be a MTB and family hauler, but here we are pretending to be a moto van! The lack of tie down points makes it a real challenge, but I left the 2nd row bench seat in and...
Forum: 4x4 06-15-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Hey folks, Just a few minor updates, but I...

Hey folks,

Just a few minor updates, but I figured some of you might find this stuff useful.

Floor liners:
I ordered the Husky floor liners for the front (PN 33251), and they fit fine. The...
Forum: 4x4 05-26-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Thanks! Most of it was all musings and no...

Thanks! Most of it was all musings and no substantial action, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

The update we've all been waiting for: We flew in to Denver last week and picked up the van! It served...
Forum: 4x4 05-10-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Just another week and we'll be flying out to pick...

Just another week and we'll be flying out to pick it up!

As the van has been sitting at UJOR CO the "to do" list for Justin has gradually gotten longer and longer. I started out with having him do...
Forum: 4x4 05-04-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
Progress is being made on the van at UJOR CO. He...

Progress is being made on the van at UJOR CO. He is very good at sending frequent updates via text. He also mentioned that this is the cleanest van he's every seen, and that it's almost a shame to...
Forum: 4x4 04-14-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
I believe he just secured another unit in his...

I believe he just secured another unit in his building! And yes that's a B190 up on the lift. But just to be clear this is a photo Justin texted me. I'm not there in person... YET.

FYI There is a...
Forum: 4x4 04-14-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,428
Posted By motovan_mn
After much anticipation, the van is finally at...

After much anticipation, the van is finally at UJOR CO and starting to get torn down. Just a few more weeks till we can drive this thing home!

https://i.imgur.com/850iJbql.jpg
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