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I need to get my early mobile ASAP
#557437 April 21st 2012 9:50 pm
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Needs to be assembled after I weld in a new windshield frame.

Finally have all the tools and pieces required.

Now all I need is the time, the one thing I have in short supply.


What is involved:

Wiring in the front to be removed, possibly repaired.

Rusted w/s frame cut out, replacement section welded in and some fab work for the gaps.

Gas tank straps, it looks like one may have broken.

Minor engine work, I thing the bearing in the water pump is shot. Engine runs, but valves float pretty damn quick with the 4.11 gear rear end.


Any suggestions appreciated, even just moral support.


I might have to relocate, so if this sucker will move under it's own power it will make life a little easier.

Currently, it's looking like this:

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It's been inside, so it's not deteriorating any further, at least not rapidly.


Wish me luck!

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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557470 April 22nd 2012 2:31 am
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You have your hands full !!! Good Luck...


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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557485 April 22nd 2012 8:42 am
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I'm thinking of taking a week off and just putting in some 12 hour days.

Doesn't need to be show ready, or even painted, just able to drive down the road.


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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
frscke1 #557524 April 22nd 2012 12:18 pm
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You have your hands full !!! Good Luck...
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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557609 April 22nd 2012 7:47 pm
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Best of luck buddy you'll get it! I'd start with making it mobile. Get the engine, wiring and other stuff done first. That way you can at least pull it in/out of the garage and whatnot. Then bust butt on the windshield frame. Do you have glass for it?


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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557620 April 22nd 2012 8:30 pm
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I have two usable windshields. If I soak the rubber in murphy's oil soap for a few days I can reuse it.

I need to do the frame first, as of now I can start and move the van but it needs to be street legal. No inspections in Michigan so I can get away with no dash. Needs to have lights working though.



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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557622 April 22nd 2012 8:34 pm
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id be all over helping you if you were any closer! Good luck with it though.


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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557623 April 22nd 2012 8:39 pm
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Thanks for the offer, my schedule unfortunately makes this a solo effort. I rarely know exactly when I may be home.

This is part of why I need to get it mobile- I have a feeling that I may be single soon.


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Re: I need to get my early mobile ASAP
Vanner68 #557625 April 22nd 2012 9:07 pm
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Sorry to hear about your troubles.. i have seen vehicles in far worse shape than yours clean up nice. You will make it happen.


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