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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-10-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Backup Camera

Here is my backup camera install. Its a little different than others I've seen.

I bought a Jensen all-in-one head unit on sale from Best Buy for $299...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-03-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

There is a middle mount built in to the seat, so that's where I put my youngest kid's booster seat. The outside seats are only lap belts on mine but I'm sure on the driver side a mount could be...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-26-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Its smooth. Waiting to finalize the layout before doing windows. Nosing around SMB, I'm pretty sure I will go with 60% of their customers and do the '50'. So a window behind the driver and one by...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-26-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

16.5 MPG!! I filled up in Hermosa Beach for the trek up to Sportsmobile West. So stop-and-go traffic on the 405 (of course); over Sepulveda pass; over Grapevine pass; on to Fresno, and back to the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-24-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Thanks! Its manual. Lift weight isn't too much of an issue. They did a great job in only one day. Everything ready to start when I got there at 8 this morning. It was handed back 5:30 this...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-24-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

No turning back now! Penthouse top installed at SMB West today! Very excited, and great support and QC by the SMB West guys. They have an impressive operation and really friendly and helpful...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-18-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Don't know who makes them, but I will be taking these out, so available. PM me if you are interested.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-13-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

So traded some of the cargo van components for install of this pass van seat to provide interim safety for the family.

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Need to get rid of these running...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-13-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Thanks! I will post some photos of the Elise on the other thread.

My current struggle is how to do a data analysis desk for track days that can convert to a sofa/bed/table, etc. It would be great...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-09-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Its very good advice Herb. I agonized over spending the extra for a power top, and still kind-of concerned about the lifting force needed after adding solar. I don't expect to put much else up...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-09-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Thanks! I'm excited about getting in to the design and build of this van, its going to be a great tow and track support vehicle.

The Lotus Elise is indeed an exceptional car and very light with...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-09-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Re: Hyozan Build

Thanks for your comments on solar on the other thread war. I need to think more about what I will put in the van and how much load that will require.

I have three primary uses:

1) daily...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,968
Posted By johnamullins
Hyozan Build

Finally found the right vehicle and right opportunity to start my build. CarMax had a great deal on a 3400 mile 2012 E250 cargo with remote access and chrome facia, and I jumped at the chance. ...
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