Project Walrus...converting a refrigerated box van

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Hey everybody <img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I've been lookin' at alot of rigs over the past year and it's been tough making a choice,considering my budget, what to pick for my "mansion" of sorts<img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif">&nbsp;....I have finally found my "diamond in the rough". It's a '89 chevy refrigerated box van that was used for haulin' ice cream. It had not been used in awhile as the the ice cream shop had been downsized and not hauling alot of product anymore. They had been trying to sell it for over a year. I work nearby so I see it everyday. They originally wanted $2200.00 for it, which was too much in my opinion so I waited to "pull the trigger" on the deal until they eventually dropped the price to $1000.00. The main reason I wanted it was it could have so so many possibilities.It's kinda ugly on the outside, as you'll see in the pics.The engine, exhaust system, fuel pump had recently been replaced about 10,000 miles ago, so i figure thats a pretty good start for a build on my income. I will update my progress on the "walrus" at each step / process. ...................................Randy</span>

 

[blueberry]

Good deal -- looking forward to the pics!<br><br>I've thought about a refrigerated van too... the insulation would be all done and if there was a thermostat, the refrigeration could be used as AC. Some solar panels on top, and voila... of course, I know nothing about such things, so I'm sure it's not that easy.<br><br><br>

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Hi Blueberry <img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have been trying to figure out how to add pics from my computer files but cant figure it out with this site. I have clicked on everything i could think of like "paste" and "copy", ect... from the&nbsp; selections above but "can't get there from here"....HELP ...any suggestions????<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks.</span>

 

[peacetara]

Hi Randy!<br><br>I can help with the picture thing <img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="bbc_img"><br><br>Plus, WELCOME! and YAY for your Walrus and new home!!!<br><br>Anyways, for pictures, there are 2 ways to do it:<br><br><ol><li>If you have a URL to the picture (i.e. it's already on the web somewhere.</li><li>If you have the picture on your computer and you want to send it to the forum.</li></ol><br>The first: if you look just above where you type, there should be all sorts of little buttons and stuff.&nbsp; There will be 2 rows of them, the second row, the 7th one over, is the one that lets you insert pictures.&nbsp; It's a little picture with a line under it, it looks like this: <img rel="lightbox" src="https://www.amherst.edu/media/view/19453/original/insert-image-icon.jpg" class="bbc_img">.<br><br>If you click that, it will ask you for a URL, just paste that in, and you are good to go.<br><br>The second way, is below where you type in text, it will say "Manage Attachments".&nbsp; If you click on that, it will bring up a dialog and you point it at the image file, and then say go.&nbsp; Wala! it will attach the pictures to the post!<br><br>If you have trouble, let me know!<br><br><br>With Love,<br>Tara

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Thanks Tara for the very helpful info!<img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif"><br>I clicked on the "manage attachments", but nothing happens, it just highlights the words in red, but nothing happens........i'm stuck <img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif"><img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif"></span>

 

[Possum]

<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Well I finally have pics posted , but I could only get them onto my profile page, still can't get them "here"<img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif"><img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif"><img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif">......So if you want to see pics, click on my sign on name"livinfree 1964" for my profile page, then album!<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Have a great day to everybody <img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Randy</span></p>

 

[Les H]

Coo-Coo -ca-choo, Mr Robinson. "I" am the eggman.... sorry, couldnt resist!
Welcome! For me , using a phone for most of my forums, it was easier to load pics to Photobucket or other off site storage and then paste in an img code or url.

 

[sparky1]

welcome Randy<BR>very "cool" truck-I wish you the Best.

 

[HoboBerg]

Looks like a fun project! Thanks for the pics

 

[peacetara]

Hi Randy,<br><br>I'm guessing maybe you have Javascript turned off on your browser?&nbsp; You will need to go into preferences and turn javascript on.&nbsp; Also make sure you are using a relatively newer browser, say Firefox (the latest version is 17 something), or Google Chrome (latest version is 23 something), Safari (latest version is 6 something) and Internet Explorer (latest version is 10 something).<br><br>it should highlight red when you put your mouse on it, and then clicking on it should open a 'file upload' window.<br><br>With Love,<br>Tara

 

[CarCampire]

Park that in a mall or commercial parking lot and no one will even think twice that you live in it. Epic find!<BR><BR>My only concern would be the condensation that will accumulate on the ceiling, the venting needed prior to trying to sleep in the big beauty and the entrance / exit that's not connected to the cab. <BR><BR>Best of luck with the pictures and please post more as the conversion progresses!

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Thanks for all the kudos!......<br><br>I know it's a bit rough, but i actually bought it for chassis, drivetrain as a good foundation to start with. I am going to get rid of the refrigerated box and build my own in its place, custom to my needs and alot lighter and versatile.&nbsp; I am considering adding a&nbsp; light weight flat bed first, then making a removable box"home", like how a camper would be portable, when not in use.kinda like havin' a portable cabin that you could off-load for camping, use the van/flatbed as a truck/transportation, then reload your home when you you to move, say like if your boondockin',extended stays and such. I would also have the stealth ability built in as it would stay mounted to the flat bed and look like a "boxvan" normally.&nbsp; Anyways thats the "plan" i have come up with. Will see how it goes!<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Randy</span>

 

[bk2valve]

Randy, good thinking and it will be fun to see what develops with your project....<br>Enjoy...<br>Bri

 

[Ballenxj]

Looks like a real project Randy. Also looks like it will be easy to secure. <br>As you already know, it will be easier to keep cool too <br>Good luck with it, and keep us posted on your progress. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"> <br>-Bruce