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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-06-2020, 06:33 PM
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Posted By Lifted1
dodge xplorer xtravan

Hello, I am restoring a Dodge explore extra van.

Do a search for 1987 dodge xplorer resto mod and the thread should appear.

i removed the two rear captains chairs and in their place I have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
holy gaping 12v ice chest hole

above in pic 2, there is a big rectangular hole in the lower front kitchen partition.

this will be my refrigerator/freezer solution. i purchased a 58qt 12v ice chest cooler. its a chinese...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
kitchen install

here's the countertop test fit. I'm really happy with the sink faucet i found on amazon also. Its the perfect size for this sink/kitchen "scale wise" i think. it also has a loooong pull out sprayer....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 44
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Posted By Lifted1
kitchen counter top

funny the circles our minds lead us in.... after racking our brains for what seemed like a month over what type/color kitchen backsplash would match that perfect countertop,.....we ended up where we...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
kitchen install

after exploring many options to refinish the kitchen backsplash(which is steel sheet metal) my wife cam up with a brilliant idea. We had ordered samples of peel and stick tiles, looked at countless...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
rear overbed cabinets

here's pics of cabinets installed.

upholstered sheet metal is secured to the van using self tapping screws. then the cabinet is attached to that to give a clean finished look. the edge of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
built up the rear cabinet and hung it. had to...

built up the rear cabinet and hung it. had to take it back out after it was all fitted in. I had not realized that after demo'ing out the van, the interior was actually installed in a sequence.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-26-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
if you save the parts from the original...

if you save the parts from the original shelves/partitions you can use them for patterns and replace them with new sealed wood. i use new screws and wire wheel down any rusted brackets and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-26-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
how to attach overhead cabinets

@chewyblue,

to answer your question of how to attach cabinets...

to attach to the floor i use pocket holes with 1 1/4" screws or i use a light sheet metal L shape angle bracket.

For overhead...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-24-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
@chewyblue, for the water heater i chose to...

@chewyblue,

for the water heater i chose to use the isotemp spa 4.5gal water heater.

reason being efficiency of heating the water. All the other options would use an outside energy source to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-24-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
hey chewy, i had to make a cut so the carpet...

hey chewy,

i had to make a cut so the carpet could lay out around the wheel well smoothly.

If you can get your old carpet out without destroying it you can make a pretty accurate pattern on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
carpet melts easily

for areas where you may need to pass a bolt through the carpet, such as where seat belts attach or chairs, chair swivels, etc. its easier to just melt the carpet. i found it a PITA to cut holes and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
carpet install

we all have strengths and weakness. i consider one of my strengths to be knowing my weakness. im a bit adhd and i just get confused easily :blush:

for the carpet install i knew it would come out...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
carpet time

many people replace carpet with pergo or vinyl, etc. I happen to like carpet. I like the way it feels in socks and the warmth it provides. It also really really helps to hide flaws and makes a great...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
van house "channel/tunnel"

in the center of the Xplorer there is a "channel/tunnel" through the center of the van "house". This allows for more standing room height and at 5' 9" it fits me fine without worrying of having to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
wood underlayment / epdm carpet padding

after all holes have been filled, rust addressed, bare metal primed and painted/sealed, i replaced the floor underlayment.

I used 1/2" plywood to give plenty of depth for "bite" when i...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
Hello chewyblue. good idea on the welding...

Hello chewyblue. good idea on the welding patches. cancer on panels is a b*@^h! really complicates matters. if you do not cut it out completely it will just return again and again. i had this problem...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
and here is a shot of this phaze coming together....

and here is a shot of this phaze coming together. not bad, eh? :cool:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
You will notice in the above pictures. I also...

You will notice in the above pictures. I also used the patterns for cutting the 3/4" plywood window spacer rings. these were badly water damaged. might as well do it all, They are just held in by...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
Prepare your rear wood paneling.

When the windows are complete you will realize that you still can not put them back in. The windows hold the interior wall panels in. :banghead:

better hope rain is not on the horizon! You've got...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
Prep your windows for reinstall

Now your windows are out and the holes prepped for re installation. But, your windows still look like crap because of all that glue residue.

Now its time to repeat the process all over again on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
How to remove silicone residue and epoxy

you will notice in the last 2 pics above that there is sealant residue around the window exterior.

epoxy(yellowish), epoxy spray(yellowish also), clear silicone, and black silicone.

This is a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
Now that the van is pretty empty in side and...

Now that the van is pretty empty in side and ready for a new floor its a good time to focus on getting this old crusty sauna waterproof. I started with the rear windows as they appeared to be the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
thanks for the company pasusan & drsdig!! ...

thanks for the company pasusan & drsdig!!

Pasusan, i just spent a week in philly last month and explored the lehigh valley a bit. Easton seemed nice an i like the older section of college hill....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-15-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,569
Posted By Lifted1
Fill holes / Krylon Appliance Epoxy Spray Paint / CoreSeal

after removing all the carpet under-layment and vacuum' up the mess you will be left with a surprising amount of stripped out rusty screws that will need to be removed. I used an angle grinder with a...
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