Hola, Mon Amis!

[4x4tour]

Currently building this 1-ton v10 beast.&nbsp; This site has been great for research and practical insight.&nbsp; <BR><BR>

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[stude53]

Wow!<br><br>Talk about Headroom ... show us the inside, please.<br><br>Welcome to this forum.<br><br>Bob<br>

 

[Les H]

Don't hold back, tell us what you really think! Seriously, way to jump right in . You will have lots of people dragging their tounge on the ground, and green with envy. Nice rig! Les.

 

[Guest]

Saweeeeeetttt!<img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0"><br>Bri<br><br>

 

[4x4tour]

I originally bought the van last year.&nbsp; It was converted to 4x4 by Pathfinder and it lived it's life as a passenger van.&nbsp; It has Dana 60's, wih the rear being a full floater.&nbsp; I recently added a Mike's five-star tuner, which greatly changed the transmission shift points (like a shift kit). <BR><BR>I started the interior last week.&nbsp; Im using vinyl self-stick tiles over a 3/4 Birch plywood/hinged floor (used a liquid primer beforehand), which makes it easier to build a section at a&nbsp;time. Here are some pics of&nbsp;beginning stages (Im currently in solar wiring mode).&nbsp; The amp is a 5-channel&nbsp;1000 Crunch, and the sub is a 12" Pioneer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, I love my tunes... <BR><BR>I will be mounting&nbsp;my Engel&nbsp;<FONT face=Arial>M<SPAN lang=en-us>R040</SPAN>F-U1 freezer (uses 2.5 amps max) on a slide-rail system, mounted just&nbsp; behind the drivers seat.&nbsp; A costco oven/grill will be mounted next to the the fridge, then finally a sink set-up.&nbsp; I have all the parts, I just need the constant motivation... Hence, reading sites like this one <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></FONT><BR><BR>

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[twokniveskatie]

absolutely makes me green with envy. what a set-up!&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>welcome!</div>

 

[4x4tour]

Two Knives Katie... Now there's a woman&nbsp;not to be messed with... <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>Well, today I got the entire floor done, passenger wall built/covered/installed, and built/covered the remaining side panels for the driver's rear.&nbsp; <br><br>I also built a "Command Center" (Morningstar MPPT solar controller, Direct TV Satelllite, outlets etc), which is approx. 8" wide by 2' tall. It will be sprayed with Valspar "stone"&nbsp;paint (THICK black, gray and white specks) and sealed with Valspar Stone Sealer (looks awesome and is durable).&nbsp; I'll be using it for a rotating countertop and already purchased 50 feet of white PVC T-molding for&nbsp;edging and cabinets. &nbsp; <br><br>On another note, I bought a Delorme PN-60W with spot and have been compiling GPS coordinates (and related pictures) for decent boondocking spots in NorCal (gold claims are easy to find online and are abundant).&nbsp; Have any of you had any issues with camping on gold claims?&nbsp;<br><br>

 

[cyndi]

<P>NICE!!!&nbsp; Welcome to the forum!</P>

 

[4x4tour]

I LOVE MY TUNES!&nbsp; I played the drums for 20 years and when you appreciate all music as I do, you gotta represent... Feel me?&nbsp; <BR><BR>The van already had 6 6x8's.&nbsp; i just replaced them with Alpines, added a sub, and a much needed&nbsp;amp.&nbsp; I have the system tied into a cheap (but loaded) Legacy DVD/USB front stereo.&nbsp; So, for my action movies, I get my much need cinema atmosphere.&nbsp; I hope you dont have an issue with me having satellie TV?&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><BR><BR>i also have a pick-up bed trailer with a Dana 60 full floater on 35's. Im prepping it to match my van, as we speak.&nbsp; This hold extra gas, water, generator, supplies etc...&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>