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by Mr Bean
Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Don't you just love the old Detroits? :muhaha: That is why there is an emergency engine shut down.
that's exactly right :) apparently you know a thing or two about DD's :)
by Mr Bean
Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:06 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

just found out that we can run 40-50% motor oil through that old two stroke :) saves us some money. filtered of course....
by Mr Bean
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

sides now enclosed with 1/8" thick aluminum sheet...coach is fully reflectixed and insulated...ready for skinning the interior with ply. here's a pic or two:

http://www.scottmichaelbennett.com/
by Mr Bean
Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

just pinch the trunk of the fleeing vehicle under a tire....and apprehend the losers :)
by Mr Bean
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

ahaha. nice. is it a skoolie or a police bus???
by Mr Bean
Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

Thanks for the props! It is hard work. I honestly was underestimating the physical work that would be involved. Cool thing is, my muscles are starting to actually look like something :) So we're about to close the sides in with sheetmetal over the next two weeks. We'll see how that goes... as for ti...
by Mr Bean
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: Married! Now with proof!
Replies: 5
Views: 1548

Re: Married! Now with proof!

Thanks for the props guys! It's pretty nice to log in every day and see another comment :) Something else to look forward too :) We're still working on sorting through the other half of the wedding photos. we had 3 photographers, so all of their photos capture quite different perspectives.
by Mr Bean
Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Married! Now with proof!
Replies: 5
Views: 1548

Married! Now with proof!

Ok...so after over 6 months of marriage, we finally uploaded around half of our wedding photos! Enjoy :)

http://www.scottlovesheather.com
by Mr Bean
Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:44 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: Is My Front Diff Bad?
Replies: 31
Views: 15217

Re: Is My Front Diff Bad?

thank you! and we won't. after all, our bus is just an oversized stro! right?
by Mr Bean
Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: One word reply thread!
Replies: 427
Views: 80130

Re: One word reply thread!

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by Mr Bean
Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: Is My Front Diff Bad?
Replies: 31
Views: 15217

Re: Is My Front Diff Bad?

Thanks Jim! lol! It's a great van...just lost interest when I learned we couldn't tow it...and really, we need a vehicle with slightly better fuel mileage than this one...in any case, we'll be taking it to the local auction this coming week and it should be sold on the 8th of April if we don't have ...
by Mr Bean
Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

Scott: Awhile back I read a review on oil filters being that I was a life long Fram user.I was very disappointed in what the neutral review said about Fram.Well the WEX filters are very well reviewed.They,from what I understand,a brand name that is commonly used by semi truck drivers/owners.I chang...
by Mr Bean
Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

I would think that is a pusher super charged diesel.I have heard one of the normal maintenance on them is a frequent fuel filter changes.Might want to consider picking some up to have on hand.WEX brand name comes to mind. hey gary...i think you're right...there's gotta be 4 filters under that beast...
by Mr Bean
Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)
Replies: 56
Views: 17692

Re: We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

Very cool project, Scott. Although I,m a bit concerned about the "Titanic" name. On it's maiden voyage..........Well, you know the outcome. So, just keep it away from iceburgs then?!... :whistle: Ahaha! You guys. Ok. So you win...we've officially changed the name to "Big Big". N...