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  1. TheRealPapaK

    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Well after almost a month in Rambo, we are back home. Everything worked well with only some minor issues such as the a/c stopped blowing cold during the heatwave. It was nice to take it out before it was fully finished as there are some minor things we’d like to change. The trip was 8600km and...
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    HAMBO build thread

    If I had a vote, black.
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    4000km down. The fuel I’ve burned to this point works out to ********** dab 15l/100km or 16mpg.
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    It’s been nice! What a game changer to have a toilet you can use while on the road!
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Well we’ve knocked off 2100km in a leisurely 3 days. Everything is working mostly well. There are few tweaks and ideas to change when we get home. The a/c isn’t blowing very cold, my windshield washer fluid tank leaks badly, and my high beams aren’t working. I tried chasing down the high beams...
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    All sorts of loose ends being tidied up. It’s ready enough to take it out but I’m trying to get as much done as I can before we leave for an 8500km trip in a week. One of the last major items to complete was permanently fixing the piano stand turned table legs to the table so it can slide up...
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    Cummins Canoe (A Stepvan Story)

    I don’t know if this is a terrible idea, but I’ve had had the thought to repair small holes like that with a high quality aluminum pop rivet with a retaining mandrel. I figure the softness of the metal would seal it tight. But like I said. Maybe a terrible idea
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    Cummins Canoe (A Stepvan Story)

    Very nice. Everything needs boost in my opinion. I’m glad to see you went with an intercooler. They make a world of difference!
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Thanks! I really appreciate it!
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Well I got a big push for a couple days and took Rambo out for a night. Not done yet but close enough for a night! The biggest issue is that my hot water tank froze and I have water pouring out everywhere. I had drained it but I was parked on an angle so I’m guessing some water was caught...
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    The floor is 95% in! What a huge visual change! I also finished the sink plumbing too which has been one of those things that had never been finished. Lots of little things as always but stuff is being checked off.
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    That was my first plan but I think I want to to try to come up with something I can just sweep dirt into and rinse down the drain lol. The lip of the angle might catch stuff. Realistically, that’s probably what it will end up being Well a big milestone today as the stowable bed was permanently...
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    The Hurt Locker - 2003 E350 v7.3 Crestline Ambulance Build Thread

    I'm not critiquing, I'm genuinely curious about propane above batteries. In my build, my stove is above my battery bank and I sealed everything thing with silicone so that if I ever did have a leak it wouldn't sink into the battery well and somehow have a spark in a very low case scenario. Does...
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    Cummins Canoe (A Stepvan Story)

    I was only able to see the 5th step lol
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    Cummins Canoe (A Stepvan Story)

    I like step 5: Go to Mars. I'll be right behind you.
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Well I had to weld a lip onto the existing supports for the sink to sit on as well as add some supports to take the bulk of the weight when someone big is jumping in and out of the van. I then put some spacers between the aluminum and stainless to stop galvanic corrosion and bonded it in it...
  17. TheRealPapaK

    Cummins Canoe (A Stepvan Story)

    Building drawers and cabinet faces is omen of the last things I have to do. I’m not looking forward to it. You did a great job. Please don’t look closely at my drawers if you ever see my rig. They definitely won’t be as nice
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Ok I got a little bit more done after dinner. If my floor structure was 2” closer together I wouldn’t need to do much to make this fit. But that being said, I need to weld 1”x2” channel all round so the lip has something to rest on. I also needed to make it lower than my existing floor for that...
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Our girlfriends ;) Ok so this is why my build won’t end. I decided since the third chair was in I could do the flooring. I thought long and hard if I was happy with every thing or if I wanted to make a last minute change... A little tight yet but I’ll get it to fit. I’m going to cut the...
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    Rambo - GMC Ambo Conversion (Roof Raise)

    Delica seat going in. I’m trying to make it flush with the floor. I’m not sure if I’ll be cursing that decision later or not.... I’m contemplating trying to get the van flooring to go as far as I can into the cab while keeping it flat. Keep ‘er tuned
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