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Forum: Building Your Own 01-17-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 35
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Posted By blizzardND
We made our own. On page 4 post 75, of my build...

We made our own. On page 4 post 75, of my build log on the Escappees' Forum might help you see how it was framed.

https://www.rvnetwork.com/index...showtopic=73051&st=0...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-25-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
copied from my thread on the Escapees MDT Forum ...

copied from my thread on the Escapees MDT Forum
Well I have a few minutes tonight to let you in on some of the "Progress" The truck had a vibration on deaccell when I brought it home, 600 dollars...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-07-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
Bob, Thanks for coming over yesterday, Darcy and...

Bob, Thanks for coming over yesterday, Darcy and I had a great time! Thank your son again for us for his service for our country. (Bob's son just returned home from Iraq a week ago)

I'll get some...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-01-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
I don't know what the overall height limit is for...

I don't know what the overall height limit is for you, Chucks Volvo is 13'-6" with a dropped roof for his 2 AC units. That's as high as I'd ever go. My height limit is set by a 9'-0" Garage door to...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-30-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
Thanks Geofkaye, yes I'd like a couple of...

Thanks Geofkaye, yes I'd like a couple of do-overs,

first would be to spend the money on basement ducted AC, that would really help narrow the drop roof.

second, a more conventional lower side...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-30-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
She made it home! Chuck and his crew did a great...

She made it home! Chuck and his crew did a great job and we are very happy "campers"

https://www.truckconversion.net/attachments/photobucket/img_27263_0_c3d3f14b5428b8673fd0d868790edb94.jpg
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Forum: Building Your Own 04-29-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
I have been very impressed with my last 2 calls...

I have been very impressed with my last 2 calls to Chuck, he has told me of several things that they have fixed (including the closeness of the muffler to wiring) he has 3 (Experienced)guys on the...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-27-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
wow, I cannot believe that I have been registered...

wow, I cannot believe that I have been registered on his forum for an entire year already, a lot has happened in that year, We found a truck, sold our Roadtrek, and started on the conversion.
...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-03-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
I use AutoCad I have a copy of AutoCad LT 2005...

I use AutoCad I have a copy of AutoCad LT 2005 that I bought but cannot get the CD to load on this new computer, so I am using an old (from work) CD of AutoCad 2000 with Mechanical Desktop. but in...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-02-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
here is a photo of my truck, notice all the 2x2...

here is a photo of my truck, notice all the 2x2 notches on my secondary rails https://www.truckconversion.net/attachments/photobucket/img_24285_0_e5b21c28fdfa983b34175b796cd59750.jpg
Forum: Building Your Own 03-02-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
I'm at home away from my work computer with my...

I'm at home away from my work computer with my drawings, I believe their may be even more crossmembers I know I ordered 22 96" 2x2x.187 today, the rear cross on the back is 2x3x.187 and I'm sure I...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-02-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
Posted March 02, 2009 08:29 PM Framebuilder, I...

Posted March 02, 2009 08:29 PM
Framebuilder, I think I understand that the crossmembers have to be strong, my problem is that I only have 11 inches to play with vertically. The driveshaft in that...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-23-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
I have a question or two about driveshaft angles,...

I have a question or two about driveshaft angles, if you would like an update on my little project or would care to take a stab at my drive shaft delimma -heresss yourr link!

page 3...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-27-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
Thanks, ya I designed it myself, not much else to...

Thanks, ya I designed it myself, not much else to do in 20 below weather, I just sit in front of a CAD screen and dream n scheme. https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I'm...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-25-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
Made a little headway this weekend, broke a bunch...

Made a little headway this weekend, broke a bunch of bits, story and pictures on Escapees forum
link
https://www.rvnetwork.com/index...showtopic=73051&st=0...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-12-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
2001 GMC 6500 100K miles, 3126 Cat 210hp 605 tq,...

2001 GMC 6500 100K miles, 3126 Cat 210hp 605 tq, fuller 6sp manual w/ OD 3.07 rear gears with 19.5 low pro tires 245/70R19.5
The truck has air ride rear, hyd. rear disc brakes and air ride seats. AC...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-12-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By blizzardND
Hi, new here, although I've been checking in...

Hi, new here, although I've been checking in every day for almost a year, I thought I'd attach a link to the Escapees MDT forum where I posted my project.

I did it, I made my move and cut my GMC...
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