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Spike0180
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 Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:05 am Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Nice 
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. 065 3/4 mild steel.
I work at a steel supply / fab shop and talked a few custom fab rack guys ears off before deciding.. I was skeptical to use such thin tube but as they all said the same thing, I went with it and it turned out strong!
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Nice Rack! 
Loving that I can see your pictures now.
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Heres a few photos of my trip from Central Oregon to Bay Area CA. 500 miles in one day and another 500 tomorrow~! Wish me a bit more luck~
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lil-jinx
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AircooledHome
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Location: California
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| Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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| Did you use any rust treatment on the inside of the roof rack tube,if not then you should,it will rust out very quickly. |
There is no moisture or way for water to get into the tubing. I am going to get it powder coated soon, we will see if it rusts through In due time I guess 
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rcowan
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Location: Oregon
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| Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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| I'm pretty sure I saw your bus over the weekend in Redmond. Looked really good! |
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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| I'm pretty sure I saw your bus over the weekend in Redmond. Looked really good! |
Thats where I live! Until I live in the bus
Thank you !!
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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A lot has happened since my last update.. I drove to Eugene and bought a Z bed for a steep price, and even after 5+ hours refabbing brackets, I think it will save me time and be the most comfortable option. I wanted a campmobile bed because the typical westy ones are not comfortable.. But the bed I bought was designed to have the cabinet on the passenger side of the bus.. So I have to take the brackets off, and cut them apart and re-weld them completely different.
With some major help from my current roommate, I build 1/2 of my 1st cabinets as well... Slow and tedious with all those curved angles.
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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I quit my job on Friday, they knew I was leaving soon but I have a ton to do on the bus before I move into it in 1 month. I accidentally got hired that same day though, doing as many hours as I want paid well in cash to help convert full size vans into campers. Learning a ton there, if you're in the area check out Van Guys of bend.
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curtp07
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| Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Nice work!
All season bus ...fluid film the bottom and all the crevices.
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Another interior update. 1 week until move in date. Solar hasn't arrived yet, still need to do plumbing for sink and knows for drawers. Lots more too get done, stay tuned
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Some more updates. I have moved to California again, and sold all my vw parts. Got new (old) seats from a later 76 bus installed, my CVT awning installed, roof rack rebuilt.. Waiting on my new engine to be finished (it's being built right now)
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Solar is in too. What did you run?
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Solar is in too. What did you run?
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200 watt renegy kit. 90/100 amp hour deep cycle battery, 85 amp alternator with isolator too!
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Tcash
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:16 am Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Solar is in too. What did you run?
Tcash |
200 watt renegy kit. 90/100 amp hour deep cycle battery, 85 amp alternator with isolator too! |
What charge controller did you get? Are you going to get another battery so you have 200w panels and 200ah batteries?
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Solar is in too. What did you run?
Tcash |
200 watt renegy kit. 90/100 amp hour deep cycle battery, 85 amp alternator with isolator too! |
What charge controller did you get? Are you going to get another battery so you have 200w panels and 200ah batteries?
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I'm using the wanderer renogy controller and an external voltage readout.
No. 200 ah of battery would typically take more than a day for 200 watt to charge. If I find that my battery charges much before the end of the charge day, I can add another battery down the line. For my minimal needs don't require much energy anyway.
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Tcash
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Solar is in too. What did you run?
Tcash |
200 watt renegy kit. 90/100 amp hour deep cycle battery, 85 amp alternator with isolator too! |
What charge controller did you get? Are you going to get another battery so you have 200w panels and 200ah batteries?
Tcash |
I'm using the wanderer renogy controller and an external voltage readout.
No. 200 ah of battery would typically take more than a day for 200 watt to charge. If I find that my battery charges much before the end of the charge day, I can add another battery down the line. For my minimal needs don't require much energy anyway. |
What do you plan to run on it? |
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AircooledHome
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: My New Project: 1971 Deluxe Servivor Restore |
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Solar is in too. What did you run?
Tcash |
200 watt renegy kit. 90/100 amp hour deep cycle battery, 85 amp alternator with isolator too! |
What charge controller did you get? Are you going to get another battery so you have 200w panels and 200ah batteries?
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I'm using the wanderer renogy controller and an external voltage readout.
No. 200 ah of battery would typically take more than a day for 200 watt to charge. If I find that my battery charges much before the end of the charge day, I can add another battery down the line. For my minimal needs don't require much energy anyway. |
What do you plan to run on it? |
Charge things and lights.
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