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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #754086 November 13th 2019 2:35 am
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BUT THATS THE FUN PART ! ! !


SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO
ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN
ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS
'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
'92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB
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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #754108 November 14th 2019 2:29 pm
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I still think getting lost and ending up in the wrong state is what makes it fun.


When in doubt..get the sawzall out..
Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #754113 November 14th 2019 4:05 pm
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I drove the White Rhino home 2200 miles 4 days and 3 of them were in white out blizzards …… good times !

You learn your new van ….quick lol


SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO
ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN
ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS
'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
'92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB
Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #754115 November 14th 2019 5:55 pm
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That would be an adventure. You see van people have have all the fun.


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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #754123 November 14th 2019 6:29 pm
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Congratulations Brother


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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #754165 November 15th 2019 11:41 pm
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In my case, the “adventure” was meeting family I had never met, visiting a graveyard filled with family history, and having the crank shaft pulley come off going down the highway !
On the pulley, it appears the four bolts that hold the pulley to the harmonic balancer sheared off, sending the pulley flying down the road, shredding the serp belt, and leaving us stranded for 7 hrs on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck, then getting to the shop to late to get the van fixed, and having to wait three days to get it fixed. They had to replace the balancer, pulley, and belt....
Beyond that, the van ran great . We are very happy with this purchase, and are looking forward to many years of survive from it.


My van : 1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, currently named “WOLF-DEN II”


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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #755198 December 26th 2019 11:14 pm
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If I ever figure out the dang pictures thing I will add a few pics, but to date I have done the following changes to WOLF DEN II

1) named her WOLF DEN II

2) removed the fog lights

3) added a chin spoiler

4) removed the two middle seats, opening up the middle area better

5) started painting the wood work to a dove grey color

6) replaced the front speakers to a pair that work for now

7) designed the new stereo system and started gathering parts

8) still trying to find the source of the coolant smell. No leak seen, but can smell it.

9) picked out wheels and tires for it, to be purchased in the future (American Racing AR23 in 15x8 and 15x10 with 235-70-15 and 275-60-15 Cooper Cobra GTs)

10) starting to “black out” most of the chrome on her

11) replaced the front seats back to the stock seats that came with her when she was built

That’s where I am at so far.

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My van : 1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, currently named “WOLF-DEN II”


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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #755199 December 26th 2019 11:26 pm
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Sounds awesome, can't wait to see it.


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Re: I got it home
Uncle_Fester #755201 December 26th 2019 11:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Uncle_Fester



8) still trying to find the source of the coolant smell. No leak seen, but can smell it.





That's how the heater core in the Mustang got me. Kept smelling it until I found a nice puddle on the passenger side. Bypass the hoses so they don't go to the heater and see if that clears up the smell.


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This town ain't big enough for the both of us
And it ain't me who's gonna leave
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