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    Lets talk about rigid foam insulation

    I am installing the foam board from Home depot/lows. it only has foil on one side and a plastic type film on the other. my upper topper part is where its going. some on the metal area. then when I get the funds I will add the Jute stuff that has foil on one side to the lower part of the van...
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    1997 LX 450 - Overland Built - Triple Locked - NC - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - $11,500

    only if I had a real job that made $ (recovering form going back to school). I would love to give this a new home. but my van sits till I can buy stuff to build on it. glwts
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    does anyone have a manual transmission in their ford (or other) van?

    that is rare from what I have found. although I did find an early 80's van that was a manual. but not sure how stock it was. cool, but didn't end up getting that van good luck though
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    Quigley Factory Tour

    I flew out to Maine and drove back to Montana with my used quigley. should have stopped in but time was limited at the moment.
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    Contemplating building my own camper

    not sure if its been said already (sorry if its a repost) for the VO you could get a dually flat bed. that gives you a place for your VO tank. or you can add an excurtion tank where the spare tires goes as I have see it done. then of course you have to find a place for the tire. but the...
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    Got me a question about some pipe on the rail

    well I plan taking it out as its rusty and there are some holes in one of the pipes. just wanted to make sure what it is and or does. I dont mind capping it either. just done want to screw things up down the road or create more trouble. will try and get pics. just did the brake booster so I...
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    Got me a question about some pipe on the rail

    I am a new owner to http://sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=9748 and have had a few things fixed since I drove it back from Maine to Montana. more rust that i previous thought, but oh well its mine now :wings: down on the rail or fame by the gas tank, I have two hard lines (about...
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    Toyo has released a new tire. The Open Country A/T II.

    I am a bit away from buying tires, but over the following year, it would be great to hear reports of how there doing. an acutual warranty on a tires we will use and abuse will surely be nice when it comes time to buy tires.
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    Galley Box Photos?

    I just bought Elvis the baluga whale. it has a door box that is pretty cool. drop me a PM with your e-mail and I can send you pics. or you can link the thread and see what his build thread had. http://sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=4659 I will start my own build thread to...
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    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    I would not be afraid to fly and drive. it makes it an adventure. just did it actually just drove 2500 miles to get my Elvis Beluga whale from Maine. and I live in Montana. enjoyed the trip. if it was in my price range and I didn't already have a van I would fly and drive. just my .02
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    Ultimate Expedition 4wd Camper Van & Tow Rig

    so I presume there is a benefit to your style than the Q's limited flex set up. what would something like that cost. still need to get a different axle? just curious as I have no funds to do something like that now.
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    1972 Mercedes 0309D Omnibus Van project in Beaverton, Oregon

    althought that is a really cool Van, I have found another. but on my next visit to OR and you still have it. I wouldn't mind checking it out and talk vans. best of luck with the sale
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    About to pull the trigger- 01 E350 7.3 200k. $7500 thoughts? worries?

    I just bought this last week in Maine and drove it back to Montana with no issues. there are now 329k on the clock. was I a little nervous? yes, but once I got to see it in person and drove it. I was ok with it. just have to get a few things done like ball joints and axle seals now, but happy...
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    4x4 Van questions

    I am in talks with this link out in Maine. so we shall see. I have found some good options in cali. but keep getting other idea's that keep me from pulling the trigger. this one seems well build as stuff I would have done to mine. this just give me a head start. its going to the dealer to get...
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    SELLING RED 2000 FORD SPORTSMOBILE - 7.3 LITER TURBO DIESEL - BELLINGHAM, WA

    I am in Montana, I can drive it out to you as I am hoping to pick up the one I found on the east coast.
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