Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-18-2010, 01:17 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-18-2010, 01:15 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-13-2010, 12:39 AM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-04-2010, 10:12 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...New pics added 7/29
Nope, a local shop is doing the interior vinyl panels for us, at the same time they added the high top for us.
For the floor, no plywood. We don't want to drill in the floor. :D
Our intent was...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-29-2010, 07:00 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
And a couple more:
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/360b62d5f88cabd35dbdff0634d4d955.jpg
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-29-2010, 06:58 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
OK, van is at the shop, having the high top installed. I stopped by to drop off the backup camera and monitor, and snapped some pics....
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-21-2010, 11:30 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
OK, we're up to three "product fails" thus far...
1) JC Whitney insulation. As mentioned, the 48' roll was ~ $200. And then they wanted an additional $200 for shipping. Back to luan and fiberglass...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-21-2010, 11:11 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
OK, so here's the week's set of pics:
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/286663cc96df101d4fb72a06ac448b16.jpg
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-21-2010, 12:46 AM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
It's a Fiberine, installed by Happy Vans in San Jose.
It's luan/foam/interior fabric, built out over the cargo interior. Dark Gray.
Pics s/b available in ~ 2 weeks....
Sandi
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-21-2010, 12:42 AM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
Yep, took pics tonight. I will upload them soon.
Tonight, we removed 3 windows, and replaced them with the tinted ones after cleaning the frames.
Three hours, three windows out, three windows...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-20-2010, 01:26 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
And this week's update...
- The replacement windows have been tinted. $125 for three.
- I cleaned up the junkyard windows with a lot of elbow grease and a razor blade to remove the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-06-2010, 01:15 AM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
So, a quick update on the build details...
- The pop-out window showed up. Now we have all three! Time to take them to the tint shop!
- The JC Whitney insulation was a bust. The wanted $200 for...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-28-2010, 12:31 AM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
Wait I've seen that pattern before. Shower curtains At the Bates Motel. Last I saw, Norman was wrapping something in it. :a1:[/quote]
Ha! You're funny. :b1:
Sandi
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-27-2010, 08:57 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...Windows
So, we had to order the last of the pop-out windows for the Ford - we had one, found two in the junkyards, and no luck on the fourth.
So we ordered it yesterday. It comes ONLY as an entire...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-27-2010, 08:55 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
Ray, thanks for your suggestion.
We've decided to go with a curtain between the cab and cargo area instead. Neither of us likes the windshield & window covers. The upside - we can use funky...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-24-2010, 05:11 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
OK, in regards to window coverings, the shop uses this brand:
https://unitedshade.com/product.asp?cate ... ightshades (https://unitedshade.com/product.asp?category=pleatedshades&product=nightshades)...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-24-2010, 05:08 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
FYI, this is what we chose, based on another insulation thread...same product that Second Skin Audio installs, but less expensive...
https://www.jcwhitney.com/heat/sound-ins ... 10475.jcwx...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-21-2010, 06:08 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
Me too! DH made a wiring diagram yesterday. He was ordering the wiring and switches today from Grainger's.
His big plan was LED 1.2" rope light, but most sources only have it in 150' spools...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-21-2010, 06:05 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
Too late! I already found the VanTred, and ordered it. It's already sitting in the van. But thanks for the lookout!
Sandi
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-21-2010, 11:14 AM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-19-2010, 09:48 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
So, we've decided to put in the pop-out windows in the rear cargo area. One of the four windows has the pop-out; the other three are fixed.
So, we hit the local pick-a-part places.
And we found...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-11-2010, 03:56 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
Very productive morning! We drove to San Jose to meet with one of the only places in NorCal willing to do a minimal build. We spent about an hour with the co-owner of the place, and got to peer...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-07-2010, 01:02 PM
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Re: Beginning the Build...
DH doesn't like them, especially for backing up the van when the trailer is attached. The top part is too high to see the trailer well, and the lower half is too magnified for it to be of use with...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-04-2010, 10:26 AM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-04-2010, 10:25 AM
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