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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-22-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Gas Tank Pick-up Pipe installation continued:

This is the fuel pick-up pipe I'll be install on the fuel hanger. It will have to be trimmed to fit....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-22-2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Gas Tank Pick-up Pipe installation continued:

Before I can remove the fuel hanger from the gas tank I'll have to disconnect both the fuel lines. Notice the safety clip on each fuel connection. I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-21-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Gas Tank Pick-up Pipe installation continued:

Before moving forward I'm going to take some measurements in case someone else needs to use this info. Placed a drywall T-square tight against one of...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-21-2011, 03:17 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Gas Tank Pick-up Pipe installation.

If you've been following this thread you'll know I installed a Webasto heater and a diesel fuel tank for the heater. I'll also be installing a Espar HYDRONIC...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-14-2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Tire Carrier continued:

A couple weekends ago the weather was dismal and rainy but I figured it wouldn't take long to finish up this project. As if.
Mount the newly painted hinges on the van. The...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-11-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Tire Carrier continued:

Before starting to paint the carrier I drilled out the two holes where it will bolt to the door near the right edge. Used the new holes to hang the carrier from the ceiling...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-10-2011, 03:41 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Tire Carrier continued:

With the carrier against the door mark on it the location of the two holes already drilled in the door where the square tubes intersect....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-04-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Tire Carrier continued:

With the new hinges done and the van door on sawhorses I started cutting and laying out the pieces of square tube for the carrier....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-28-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Thanks Ron. I appreciate that.

Tire Carrier continued:

After mounting the hinge on the van I found that the door was loose on the pin. The hinge that bolts to the van frame, the "frame wing",...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-24-2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Thanks Dick,
For drawing I use OpenOffice. I picked it since it's free and runs on Windows and Linux. My personal computers all run Linux but I have WIndows on the laptop I travel with.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-23-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Tire Carrier continued:

Here is a quickly done drawing of my hinge plan. Not exact.
https://larry.wvnet.edu/~van/pics/new_hinge2.jpg

I'll start with four 1" long blocks cut from a 3/4" square...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-20-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Thanks Photog.

With the undervan storage box in place I need to find a way to mount the spare tire. I've been carrying it around inside the van since I removed it's mounting bracket under the van....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-22-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box continued:

With the installation of the box complete move the rubber floor matting back into place.
https://larry.wvnet.edu/~van/pics/110820-31-mj.jpg

Cut out a hole to...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-10-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box continued:

The box is now supported at each corner by long bolts.
https://larry.wvnet.edu/~van/pics/110804-02-mj.jpg

Next step will be to seal the top ledge against the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-06-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Thanks Brian!

Undervan Storage Box continued:

Now that I have the box positioned where I want it and securely jacked into place, time to do some damage. Use a drill with a hole saw. Just...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-05-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box continued:

Once I got the box home I found that an old creeper made a handy way to wheel it around.
https://larry.wvnet.edu/~van/pics/110802-049-mj.jpg
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-05-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box continued:

When I had the mock-up mounted under the van I saw that the charcoal canister would interfere with the undervan storage box is I originally planned it....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-26-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Hey K-mann,
I do love spending time in Tucker County. So many different outdoor things to do.

Undervan Storage Box continued:

Picked this up today from the local machine shop. ...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-15-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box
continued :

Using the measurements I took when I loaded down the van with half a ton of blocks and the dimensions from under the van I came up with a preliminary plan for the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-14-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Thanks for the heads up on the leaf springs. I'll keep my eye on them.

Undervan Storage Box:

Correction: In my previous posting I wrote about replacing the rear brake line. I made a mistake...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-07-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box continued:

UPDATE: This posting originally contained some bad information in regards to brake line repair. I've edited the post to remove the mistake. See the follow-up post...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-22-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

From this past weekend. Harpers Ferry WV as seen from Maryland Heights.
https://larry.wvnet.edu/~van/pics/110612-54-m.jpg
John Brown's "Fort" is the building just above where the left set of tracks...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-16-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

Undervan Storage Box continued:

Before I cut out the tire carrier I have to remove the emission canister. This is also called the charcoal canister or vapor canister. The canister is bolted to the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-12-2011, 02:46 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

I finally managed to go camping this week.
https://larry.wvnet.edu/~van/pics/110608-24-pc-mj.jpg

I really needed that. If you're in the market for a new walking stick I can personally recommend...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-22-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,530
Posted By WVvan
Re: Converting a 1999 Ford E-250 to a camper van

This posting concerns the fuel tank I installed for the Webasto diesel heater. The tank is made from spun aluminum and is so light you can pick it up with your pinky. With it installed under the van...
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