New shop.... Next project!!

ujoint

ujoint

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Things have been quiet here in the van section, so I'll go ahead & spill the beans on what I've been busy with.

I've been back in NC for a week, and I'm wide open catching up on orders and moving into my new shop!!!

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I'll be able to complete conversions quicker, store more inventory, and Vanaconda will finally have a nice parking spot indoors :) I'll post more pics of the interior asap.

And for the next UJOR build...... Here is AmboVan!!!!!!

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This rig will be getting the UJOR 6" conversion, 255/85 BFG's, OBA, Aluminess front bumper & winch, and some new UJOR products that will be in production soon.
 
partsflyin

partsflyin

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Hey Chris, is the new shop in Asheville??
The GF wants to visit Asheville for New years ....... and well Im .....er umm being very supportive of her wishes.... and well .........trying to decide If I find something interesting to do while there.:smiley_drive:
 
ujoint

ujoint

Supporting Sponsor
partsflyin said:
Hey Chris, is the new shop in Asheville??
The GF wants to visit Asheville for New years ....... and well Im .....er umm being very supportive of her wishes.... and well .........trying to decide If I find something interesting to do while there.:smiley_drive:
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Yep!! South Asheville. Now you have something to do :)
 
naterry

naterry

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ujoint said:
And for the next UJOR build...... Here is AmboVan!!!!!!

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This rig will be getting the UJOR 6" conversion, 255/85 BFG's, OBA, Aluminess front bumper & winch, and some new UJOR products that will be in production soon.
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That's crazy, don't do it! Why would anyone want an 4wd ambulance!?!? :ylsmoke:
 
hobietony

hobietony

Explorer
naterry said:
That's crazy, don't do it! Why would anyone want an 4wd ambulance!?!? :ylsmoke:
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That's my van, and I put much of the blame on you, Nate. Well, that and the hour ride I took this summer gorked on morphine strapped to a backboard, looking around thinking "Oh yeah, I could make this work"
 
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bobDog

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naterry said:
That's crazy, don't do it! Why would anyone want an 4wd ambulance!?!? :ylsmoke:
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Oh Yes I always thought a 4x4 Ambulance was the way to go.....I just worry about clearances like old tunnels and rail-beds especially in Colorado.
Except for stuff like that, what a great start. Subscribing so I can see what your doing....exciting!:coffeedrink:
 
hobietony

hobietony

Explorer
Starts with a vision

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I only have like 5'-3" headroom in the rig, so while Chris works on the 4x4 conversion, I am building the topper - 3/4" plywood ribs, 1/8" plywood skin epoxied to the ribs, 1.5" poly insulation, a little thin glass on the outer surface for waterproofing, faired with light fairing compound, painted Ford white to match. Should just have to cut the hole and drop it on. Windows from Colorado Camper Van. Pics to follow...
 
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BIGdaddy

BIGdaddy

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Does one worry about Biohazard when dealing with an ex-ambulance?

Just wondering...

and congrats on the new shop, sir!
 
hobietony

hobietony

Explorer
While I'm waiting...

Topper project -

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Make a jig/work table, start laying out the ribs
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Router template for the ribs
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Coming together
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Starting to skin the outside - 1/8" baltic birch ply
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