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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-29-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 77
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Posted By 86Scotty
Progress is slow lately but I finally got my over...

Progress is slow lately but I finally got my over counter lights installed. I also put my overheads on a double switch next to the cabinet light switch. I have two for the overheads. The remote...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-14-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks Meredith, the passenger vans don't have...

Thanks Meredith, the passenger vans don't have the foam blobs because they have air vents and airbags all the way up the sides above the windows. I ripped all that out since I'm using mine for...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-13-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 77
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Posted By 86Scotty
The banana hook is paramount. :d5:

The banana hook is paramount. :d5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-13-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
I got one of my forward cabinets built finally. ...

I got one of my forward cabinets built finally. The Transit tapers down and in towards the front so it took a little creativity. The good news is there are pre-tapped holes all along the van above...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-03-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Welcome. If you're new here and in to what you...

Welcome. If you're new here and in to what you see you can really lose some time and learn a lot in the home build section here. It's not that active lately but some of the builds documented here...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-02-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
So far so good, and I didn't have to add felt to...

So far so good, and I didn't have to add felt to keep down the rattles either. They are quiet so far.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-02-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks all. The aluminum or some kind of kick...

Thanks all. The aluminum or some kind of kick plate has been in my head since the start, I just haven't sourced it yet. It is definitely necessary. I'll do it when I stain the cabinets.

You...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-02-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Yes. Locked in place with 1/2” bolts for pins....

Yes. Locked in place with 1/2” bolts for pins. I’m hauling pretty heavy freight so the biggest challenge was making this cabinet super strong. Every piece of it is anchored better than anything I’ve...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-01-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
So, my rear cabinets and bed platform HAVE to fit...

So, my rear cabinets and bed platform HAVE to fit behind those seats. No way around it. This van is big but they're never big enough. Another goal I had was to have rigid and versatile tie down...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-01-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Well, hmmm, what has happened. A LOT has...

Well, hmmm, what has happened. A LOT has happened. Mostly miles. I've put almost 45k on this van already. These things are pretty easy to cover the miles in. I have spent a lot of the winter in...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-26-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Good one Herb, thanks for the laugh. It will...

Good one Herb, thanks for the laugh. It will happen probably.....but not today.

:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-26-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks. Stay tuned for a rather large update. ...

Thanks. Stay tuned for a rather large update. Cabinet build is almost complete.

:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-26-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Best thing I've ever bought. Thanks,...

Best thing I've ever bought.



Thanks, please take the poll I started over at the Transit forum. If it grows as I hope I will definitely be passing it on to Aluminess.

Poll: Aluminess...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-22-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks for sharing. That story was recently...

Thanks for sharing. That story was recently discussed on the Transit forum as well. I’m not worried. They had an issue with the intake i think. These things are in thousands of boats and trucks all...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-22-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
It breaks down into 3 pieces in about 10 seconds...

It breaks down into 3 pieces in about 10 seconds but what I usually do is just put the table right behind the seatback, still in upright position. I'll get a pic of this soon. The slider on these...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks Lee Brian, you are right. I...

Thanks Lee



Brian, you are right. I among them. I almost always hate new car designs when they come out. It generally takes me a year or two to get used to them. Still, I wish the Transit...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks guys Shenrie, I couldn't agree more. ...

Thanks guys

Shenrie, I couldn't agree more. I don't love it either but it's a compromise. I'm waiting on someone to design a front bumper that ties it all in and helps the look. So far no luck....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
I'm spending a ton of time in my van nowadays and...

I'm spending a ton of time in my van nowadays and really need a desk to eat at, sit at my laptop, etc. I was pretty much sold on swivel tables after about 5 minutes in a Westfalia I recently...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Couple more small mods: Hatchet and...

Couple more small mods:

Hatchet and flashlight mounted with QuickFists

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4643/27144361949_84bb2a524e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HmDX7v)Vanilla...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Moving on to other small mods. First, I took...

Moving on to other small mods. First, I took some better pics of the basic layout thus far inside the van. Keep in mind that it is a slow work in progress and none of my cabinets or ideas are...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-21-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Yes John, this is the same model that Panther and...

Yes John, this is the same model that Panther and other places sell but you can get it a LOT cheaper by ordering from overseas. For whatever reason they're just about $200 in GB (pounds converted to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-20-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Cool, Steve, I dig that all around! No wonder...

Cool, Steve, I dig that all around! No wonder Keens are so expensive. I think those GMC motorhomes get about 20 ft. per gallon!

:d3:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-15-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Ha! That's awesome! I may have to change my...

Ha! That's awesome! I may have to change my avatar to Keens though. Seems like they are really my favorite. I'm at about 6 pair. Then I'd be without a double meaning. Man, what a conundrum.
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-15-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks guys. A Kreg tool has been on my list for...

Thanks guys. A Kreg tool has been on my list for awhile. This build has been very much in the moment when I've had time so far. I'm not home much lately. I've been using supplies I already had on...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-13-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,721
Posted By 86Scotty
LA, I forgot to mention that. It is a propane...

LA, I forgot to mention that. It is a propane stove. Somewhere along the way I picked up a hose with a regulator that fits this stove perfectly. It accepts a 1 lb propane cylinder. 3/8 npt flare on...
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