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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:46 am Post subject: |
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I know you guys already think I'm a lunatic.
First thing on this mornings agenda was to respray the roof.
When I originally used the bedliner on the roof I only did a light coat to see how I liked it and how it held up.
It really is an ideal coating for the top of this van. With a roof rack and a poptop the top sees some abuse. The coating has held up very well but I had a few "thin spots" where I ran out of the stuff the first time and didn't bother to add more until I knew it was the right choice.
This is one of those things I can easily hide with photography and most people would never notice since its above their heads. But, I know it's there and it should be done to the level it was expected to be in the pictures.
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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There were a few trim pieces that were never quite right on this build. The rear panel where the child seat teathers stick through was one of them. The donor being a 1993 did not have the hooks and the 2002 did. So there were no holes for them.
When I originally cut the holes there were some mistakes and they looked like crap! I've been trying to find the proper panel with no luck. So instead I redid the panel with carpet to make it look much better!
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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greggearhead Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 563 Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks!!
"Cars and Coffee" today.
I had to wait until nearly everyone left to take a picture since there was almost always a gathering of people around the Eurovan.
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boinzy Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2013 Posts: 57 Location: Boulder, CO
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Great build on this thing. Inspirational stuff, thanks for sharing.
What size are those tires? Would you run those all year long, or just in winter? |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:12 am Post subject: |
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boinzy wrote: |
Great build on this thing. Inspirational stuff, thanks for sharing.
What size are those tires? Would you run those all year long, or just in winter? |
235/65/16
They are snows so would be eaten up quickly in the summer heat. So a nice pair of All terrains would be great in the summer. |
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boinzy Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2013 Posts: 57 Location: Boulder, CO
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Can I ask more about the lift? I see you chose the Bilsen HDs. Are they the best option for the Eurovan? Are they the only option?
I read they warn against too much offroad usage, but not sure what they think is too much.
It looks like you fabricated your own, but is it possible to buy the spacers somewhere?
I put a 2.5inch lift on my old Wrangler, is it much harder to do on the Eurovan?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Dan
Xtremjeepn wrote: |
boinzy wrote: |
Great build on this thing. Inspirational stuff, thanks for sharing.
What size are those tires? Would you run those all year long, or just in winter? |
235/65/16
They are snows so would be eaten up quickly in the summer heat. So a nice pair of All terrains would be great in the summer. |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:06 am Post subject: |
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For the rear you can just add a second set of the rubber spring spacers. That should give a good 1/2-3/4". Doesn't sound like much but it makes a difference here.
The front is just a matter of adjustment . 27mm socket on the torsion bars. Tighter raises the van, looser lowers it.
My front was nearly 1.75" lower than the rear. So just turning the front up made a huge difference. |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:08 am Post subject: |
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The spacers are simple to install BTW.
Just raid the rear wheels off the ground, disconnect the shock and you can pull the trailing arm down and the Spring will fall out. Reverse the order with a new spacer installed. |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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New axle shafts for both sides. 3 hours total with toddler help!
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:22 am Post subject: |
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Out with the new, in with the old! My shiny new cool 2002 Eurovan has left.......but Wednesday I fly out to pick up this rusty fendered, 234k mile 1999 Westy. How wants to buy the next one when I'm done?! (This one is starting out better than the last one;-)
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15129 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Glutton for punishment much? _________________
Abscate wrote: |
These are the reasons we have words like “wanker” |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:38 am Post subject: |
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This one needs a TDI swap _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
Glutton for punishment much? |
Isn't that why we are all here?! |
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RollingDutchman Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2014 Posts: 28 Location: Corvallis, OR
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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This one needs it's own thread! Maybe call it the "smiley EV blue build".
If you give it a TDI and make it AWD I might be interested in a couple of years. I would need to convince my wife to part with our EVC but we love the color of this one! I loved this thread but still need to try the margaritas _________________ Peter vT
1999 Eurovan
1999 Subaru Outback - ski car
2009 Prius - makes up for crappy van mileage
2013 Catrike tricycle for commuting |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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That one is far nicer (and far more expensive at the moment)
I'm more looking to take some rescuable vans and turn them into really nice vans!
This one I'm looking to do the TDI swap and some other fun stuff! |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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RollingDutchman wrote: |
This one needs it's own thread! Maybe call it the "smiley EV blue build".
If you give it a TDI and make it AWD I might be interested in a couple of years. I would need to convince my wife to part with our EVC but we love the color of this one! I loved this thread but still need to try the margaritas |
I was thinking either "Blu point Ohh" or "Blue Suede Shoes"
I've got some really cool ideas for remodeling a Winnebago Eurovan camper |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:52 am Post subject: |
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This very nice family said good bye to their 235k mile Eurovan. It's needs some restoration and love. Then hopefully it will be loved again by a new family.
I think I may build this one for us to use and put it up for sale along the way. Willing to sell at any point along the path.
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