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Forum: Building Your Own 12-09-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
https://www.truckconversion.net/forums/f98/volvo-73...

https://www.truckconversion.net/forums/f98/volvo-730-rv-hauler-7358/

Been at the dealership for the last few hours. Not a done deal yet.
Forum: Building Your Own 12-09-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Thanks. I appreciate the compliment. I am...

Thanks. I appreciate the compliment.

I am about to list this truck for sale. I'm going bigger.

I got the corners at my local Uhaul store. They handle the repair work for the area. You can...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-02-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
The walls on the Uhaul vans are solid, so there...

The walls on the Uhaul vans are solid, so there are no wall "joists" in between and therefore don't have screws holding the walls together.

Does that answer your question?
Forum: Building Your Own 06-25-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Those are drawer slides from Lowes. They're rated...

Those are drawer slides from Lowes. They're rated at 200# together.

I appreciate the compliments. I'm really happy with the way it's turning out.


thanks,
-b
Forum: Building Your Own 06-24-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Fridge/freezer ...

Fridge/freezer
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/9132804022_8520578ed2_b.jpg

Fridge/freezer slide
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/9132803962_a8556c2181_b.jpg

Travel latch...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-24-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Progress updates. Wheels sand blasted and...

Progress updates.

Wheels sand blasted and powder coated black.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/9132676176_a0d0da60c1_b.jpg

Interior AC panel installed. Added a handful of AC outlets on the...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-17-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Lots of progress this week and weekend. I'm very...

Lots of progress this week and weekend. I'm very happy with the outcome so far. It isn't the Taj Mahal, but it's exactly the usable platform I had hoped for.

Door reinforced with 1-1/4" aluminum...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-12-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
We always put these on our race trailers. They...

We always put these on our race trailers. They work very well.

Steel 4" Tstyle Side Door Latch Holder Holdback Hook RV | eBay...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-11-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Interior ...

Interior
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/9020885841_7778b93689_b.jpg
Forum: Building Your Own 06-11-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
I'm committed now! ...

I'm committed now!
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/9020882453_633e9db60b_b.jpg

Big hole...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9023110258_61f1ecb053_b.jpg
...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-11-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Loft floor slats are in. Next, I will connect...

Loft floor slats are in. Next, I will connect them to the ceiling and build the structure for the cabinets.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/9016982760_a9601e8af1_b.jpg
Forum: Building Your Own 06-10-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
What I explained earlier still holds true. I'll...

What I explained earlier still holds true. I'll send you a couple of photos after they lights are installed that will illustrate my point. I'm glad to send the photos, but you shouldn't judge your...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-10-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Here's a shot of one of my LED interior lights....

Here's a shot of one of my LED interior lights. Keep in mind that I'll have 6 of these on the inside, on two separate circuits: bright, and crazy bright. This is one small strip of LED's, about 40"...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-10-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
I was also able to get the roof A/C installed....

I was also able to get the roof A/C installed. Man, I underestimated how hard it would be, emotionally, to cut a hole in the roof. Everything in my person says that cutting a hole in the roof is a...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-10-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
I was able to get a little work done this weekend...

I was able to get a little work done this weekend since the wife and kids are out of town. :D

Battery tray - will live on the inside of the frame rails, under the box. It'll be safe and out of the...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-10-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
When the seller got ready to ship the 30W lights,...

When the seller got ready to ship the 30W lights, I guess they realized that their supplier was out of stock. I tried two different sellers with no luck. They were probably getting them from the same...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-06-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
I bought four 12V 30W flood lights for exterior...

I bought four 12V 30W flood lights for exterior lighting. I started off by buying one of these lights, which can be seen on the back of the truck in one of the photos above, near the roof. I bought...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-06-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
I purchased my side door yesterday. Amazon has...

I purchased my side door yesterday. Amazon has these things listed with free shipping. Most retailers are charging around $150 for shipping.
...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-06-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Hot Rod, that's a very cool build, and looks like...

Hot Rod, that's a very cool build, and looks like you pulled it off very well.

My only concern with putting things under the box is the generator itself. It's only 18" tall, including the handles,...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-03-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Another factor in my decision to use "Granny's...

Another factor in my decision to use "Granny's Attic" as the loft is because I do a lot of overnight (ie. multi-day) driving trips. With the bunk built permanently inside of the loft area, I always...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-03-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Everything on the bulleted list above will live...

Everything on the bulleted list above will live below the box, attached to the frame rails of the truck. The only things that will be changed on the inside are a sink, the cooler/freezer area, and...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-02-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
Here is the setup I took to last weekend's race. ...

Here is the setup I took to last weekend's race.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/8931713845_399170faed_b.jpg

Next mods are the roof A/C and side entry door.

Then, I need to find a proper...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-02-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
The Build I purchased the 56" toolbox from...

The Build

I purchased the 56" toolbox from Harbor Freight to serve as the main box for all things racing related.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8931715623_47bc6db0ba_b.jpg

Here you can...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-02-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,357
Posted By bmzero
My 17' Uhaul Toy Hauler

I race UTV's. That's not a confession, because I am not in remission yet. This is an ongoing disease that I have suffered from for nearly 20 years now. All of this time has not been on UTV's....
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