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I have a need to make the Lunette ring swivel. In doing so is it best to use a brass shim, Teflon shim, or both in between the compression surface? Maybe a sandwhich? This will be added to another assembly so the swivel rings on the market now just wont work for me, hence I need to fab one up...

I'm thinking about shortening an ABS Plastic water tank. It looks like welding is the way to go in that gluing is suggested for grey or black water tanks only. So with that said what does one look for in a good plastic welder? Is there any good helpful tricks when welding plastic? And finally...

I wasnt sure where to post this... I'm in the most over regulated state in the nation and need to know who has had experience with CARB (Calif. Air Resources Board) Jerry cans. I'm under the impression that the nozzle is the magic to these cans? Im wondering if I can utilize my old Jerry and...

Several years ago a good friend Pete from Hot Shot Racing and I designed a unique trailer suspension. I posted it up here for conversation along with a solid works animation of the arm an air bag cycling. A few of you thought it was a different idea that looked interesting and were encouraging...

I'm in the early stages of building an Expo'ish motorcycle trailer. The goal is to be able to haul a bike just about anywhere yet be able to sleep in the trailer. I am planning a full self contained trailer but was wondering if there was anything that you regretted adding to your trailer. Seems...

I will be picking up a 6bt in a week or so that was given to me. Its just the engine no tranny or tcase. I would prefer to run an automatic only because the constant clutch use aggravates my bad back. So What would be the best auto trans and t case for an 6bt Cummings in a FSJ Jeep? I'm...

Im wanting to go the expo way with my 74 FSJ Jeep but I dont want to lower it and I dont want to go diesel right now... Think a Diesel will be in order down the road though. The nice thing about the ole girl is I dont mind hacking on her to make improvements and scratching her up a bit isnt even...

Just curious if any one has ever flopped their rig on its side with a Camper, or for that matter ever gotten close? Maybe its just me but mine seems way top heavy. Its the camper special so its made for it and only an 8' lance so im sure its between my ears but Id still like to know just where...

I have an older Lance 8' cabover that is showing signs of water damage. Some side skin bulges and water stains around the upper bunk windows. Was wondering how much of a job it would be to take of the siding and rebuild the inner wood frame work. My biggest concern is getting off the siding with...

Ive been looking for a older truck that I didnt have to invest a ton of money into yet inexpensive enough that I didnt have to make payments on. I already have an older 8' Lance cabover camper that needs wheels. Long story shortened way up... I was given an 1980 GMC 3/4 ton Camper Special...

I made one of these for myself and now I cant believe how many friends want them. Just another way to carry oil. I got so sick of the bottles sliding around and the occasional leak. I designed this one and its been working well. I counter sunk 3 holes in the closed side and that makes it easy to...

The beauty of having an old vehicle is that it doesnt hurt to try unique things. Im to the age where its getting harder and harder to see at night. Night blindness I guess. My problem is that I enjoy cross country driving at night. I needed a way to see down off the road while driving. So I...

Ok, I know this is way out there but I thought Id throw the idea out for discussion. I have several 2.5 gallon Stainless Steel pressurized fire extinguishers. I was thinking that it would be real easy to lengthen the hose, change the nozzle, attach it to the compressor with a regulator or leave...

As mentioned a few posts Im planning on building my own RTT. For you that have them is there anything you wished would have come with the tent that didn't? Any tent accessories that you would like to have built into the tent? Hooks for hanging things, Mosquito netting, easier mounting, Anything?

I realize its not diesel, not late model, and too tall to make a really sweet expo rig. But never the less its what I have and I just want to play for days on end. :wings: The plus side is its old enough that I dont mind slicing and dicing on the ole Jeep if necessary. With all that said I...

Well I picked up a Singer 111w155 industrial sewing machine and have had lots of fun with it. Been sewing everything from seat belt webbing to equipment covers. Now I think Im ready to tackle a roof top tent. I know this is a shot in the dark but are there any patterns for rtt's avaliable? Has...

Just curious who has the oldest Expo Full sized rig still being used and what type of rig it is. I love the oldies! Anyone?:coffeedrink:

Ive been looking around for completed FSJ Expo or Adventure rigs without much luck. Was wondering if anyone here had any all decked out & ready to go? I saw the FSJ thread but they look to be fairly stock with a few exceptions. Gotta be some here somewhere? :jumping:

I found my self staring in disbelief of just how far gone the floor was gone after I pulled up the mat... There was only one thing to do, fix it! The vehicle is a 1974 Jeep FSJ California car. LOL

I needed something that I could turn into an expo rig that wasnt going to break the bank, that had plenty of grunt, something I could find parts for anywhere easily, and of coarse reliable. I had this ole 1974 Jeep FSJ for awhile now but there were some issues with it. It had an old tired 258...