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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-01-2014, 04:37 AM
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Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

I'm sure in the annuals of SMB this has to be one of the most fascinating, impressive, high quality rapid builds ever!

Words fail me only because I think I've already exhausted my list of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-21-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Hopefully not too late of another use for the 3M bra material........

It might be a good idea wrapping the rocker panels, wheel openings and lower rear body sides (aft wheels) in order to reduce...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-15-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Skinny if you chose to do this professionally I could see it being a very good side line or even full time endeavor for you. The quality of execution really is amazing.

I'm also quite impressed...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-08-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

I originally predicted Skinny would be finished by Now 20----didn't miss it by too much! :a3:

Very, very impressive work and the progress is just unbelievable---for me anyway!

Really looking...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-04-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Ain't that the honest truth though? :a1:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-04-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

My bad there then---thought that also came as individual squares. :a3: Will you be using a heavy roller to squeeze out any trapped air?

What about your house battery isolator----will it be...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-03-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

I used heavy commercial grade carpet squares, the type normally secured in place with a pressure sensitive adhesive. With the proper backing that type adhesive has a few advantages, biggest one...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-02-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Better safe than sorry! :a3:

Thought they looked like quality stuff; so good even Snap On uses (used) them!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-02-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Definitely great work---amazing progress too!

The drawer slides look quite stout and robust----what brand or type are they?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-21-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Those dash boards and fitting things into them can sap a guy's energy quickly! :a3:

Your Naugahyde seams look good---nice fit there. Will you use some sort of screw head finish washers under...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-18-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Walls vs floors----I followed much your same process but anticipating I'd be changing my floor covering long before the walls they went up first. Then again I used a heavy duty commercial carpeting...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-16-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

So this van will be a work van of sorts----do I understand that correctly? If so that makes perfect sense.

What line of work were/are you in Skinny?


BTW looking at your timeline here today...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-15-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Skinny I just gotta ask--when do you work---I mean job wise? :a3: With your rapid progress I'm beginning to believe you're an eccentric wealthy man who likes working on vans?!?! :a1:


OTOH...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-13-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

I'll come runnin'----you're right this was my "bright" idea! :a1:

On my most recent re-route I accidentally crossed a black and very dark brown wire. It didn't take me too long to get a bright...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-12-2013, 03:59 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Skinny you are one heckuva remodelin' machine my friend! :a3: :d5:

It just occurred to me suggesting something, perhaps a bit too late though.......

Noticing your exposed wiring harnesses...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-10-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Great taste in tool selection----mostly Milwaukee much like my own! :a3: :d5:

Nice job fitting your flooring around the wheel wells and gas filler bump----where'd you get that great timber...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-09-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Gluing your radiant barrier to the wood walls wouldn't be a problem assuming it won't be in contact with the floor, roof or side wall metal. If the glue side of your radiant barrier is something...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-09-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Boy, Howdy that's for sure---almost too fast! :a3:

Skinny not to rain on your progress here but I'd strongly suggest re-thinking using that radiant barrier material on your floor as your photos...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-08-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Skinny I just noticed the roll of material you're calling radiant barrier looks like typical OEM padding, the type found under cargo mats etc----am I right in that?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-07-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

I'd use the FatMat on any remaining sheet metal wall---keep in mind for sound attenuation you can cover only 35% of a surface and still be effective.

Radiant barrier should have the foil side...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-05-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Oh, man you betcha that was nerve wracking to be sure! :a3:

Nice install on the windows and assuming you used a good 3M or similar sealing bead too?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-23-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

For high quality custom storage that's not a bad price. I consider such expenditures a one time cost, they could be relocated to another van if that ever becomes necessary.

Keeping things secure...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-22-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 63,007
Posted By JWA
Re: 2013 E350 New Build

Gotta agree it is a great idea-----I was thinking using an old factory cargo mat or tape on the floor as a starting point for placing things.

Having now built out three cargo/work vans I could...
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