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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-03-2017, 08:38 AM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
-It can be done with almost all Ford parts. The...

-It can be done with almost all Ford parts. The harness will have to be extended and the fuel lines unless you get those parts from a cutaway chassis.
-It can replace or supplement the mid-ship...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-15-2016, 09:53 AM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
If you raise him to be a van enthusiast, he'll...

If you raise him to be a van enthusiast, he'll already be in the shop when you drive up.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-06-2016, 05:43 PM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
carringb beat me to it.... However...RSC is also...

carringb beat me to it.... However...RSC is also individual brake lines, not just sensor at each wheel.

sometime around '11 or '12 the F-series started in with the nanny brakes.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-06-2016, 04:57 PM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
You can have a Sterling 10.5 with RSC vans......

You can have a Sterling 10.5 with RSC vans... just get one out of an RSC truck. ;)

It's been done before. Quadvan had a video of new rsc van with sterling rear a while ago.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-16-2016, 11:19 AM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
https://cdn.meme.am/instances/400x/59734566.jpg ...

https://cdn.meme.am/instances/400x/59734566.jpg

Factory parts work! Why make this harder than it is?

Several hours of labor to modify the cross member and replacing the stock trans mount with...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-10-2016, 06:00 PM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photo...

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_188840_0_3b21a6276ba6d724a9015acde06210a5.jpg (https://s251.photobucket.com/user/mgmetalworks/media/stuff/tandogmeasure.jpg.html)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-10-2016, 03:57 PM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
I just measured that today to compare to my...

I just measured that today to compare to my van... from the ground to top of the rear wheel well was 44" on the Tan hot dog.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-10-2016, 02:17 PM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
The driveshaft won't be any issue. You can get...

The driveshaft won't be any issue. You can get one that fits the same F250/F350 that the axle comes out of and then have it rebuilt to the right length. The stock driveshaft part number is...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-07-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
This is a great shot! Even though the suspension...

This is a great shot! Even though the suspension is way past its actual droop limit, the trac bar and drag link are dead-on parallel. It took hours of thinking and manipulating CAD models to get...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-03-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
Sounds like it is working well. Happy to hear...

Sounds like it is working well. Happy to hear you're satisfied. Just don't go airborne until we get those Advanced bump stops out and the proper ones in.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-02-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
2013+ F250 and F350 Super Duty if you want to be...

2013+ F250 and F350 Super Duty if you want to be sure to have the big brakes come with it. SRW. Not wide track.



If you're going for a low-miles take out, try to get the complete front...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-27-2016, 10:08 PM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
A lot of win right there! Love the stance! ...

A lot of win right there! Love the stance!

Overall, the swap has gone really well. Jsweezy and I had to remove a lot of welded parts from the Advanced conversion and that took half the morning...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-22-2016, 10:24 AM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
I would prefer the term "lead customer" haha! :)...

I would prefer the term "lead customer" haha! :)

Since Jsweezy is the first customer install and just a handful of miles from my shop, I get to see how easy/difficult things are for others doing...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-19-2016, 11:52 PM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
These rotors are 14.29"

These rotors are 14.29"
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-15-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
Quadvan may have some bumpers. Last time I was...

Quadvan may have some bumpers. Last time I was there he had several take-offs
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-10-2016, 10:06 AM
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Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
more like the hand-wringing mad scientist about...

more like the hand-wringing mad scientist about to release a plan to leave his soul-crushing day job and work on cool vehicle projects full time... Not meant to mock you fine folks. :)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-09-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 143,888
Posted By mgmetalworks
If only there were another way to easily and...

If only there were another way to easily and inexpensively convert to a Dana 60....

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_173032_0_6cafcee7cfa56efb0ac789a097670bf7.jpg...
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