Finally Done!

"Long_Voyager94" (yourenotavalidusername) 05/13/2020 at 06:54 • Filed to: rallyvan, Voyager

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Well, the brakes at least:

Now I’ll drive her until my HD springs show up.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 06:56

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so how are the new rotors and pads?

PartyPooper2012 > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 07:00

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Some might say, the current condition is better than it ever was - including the day it rolled off the factory floors

Captain of the Enterprise > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 07:21

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That van is sick! Did you make the light bar? 

Long_Voyager94 > Captain of the Enterprise 05/13/2020 at 08:14

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Yep. 3/16 walled 2" tubing, 1/2" flat stock, 1" round stock.

Long_Voyager94 > pip bip - choose Corrour 05/13/2020 at 08:16

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So far so good. I have my stopping power back and I don’t have both calipers dragging from collapsed hoses.

It feels strangely quick right now ;)

Convenient I have good brakes to stop it.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 08:19

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Awesome as always! :D

Nom De Plume > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 08:29

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When the light is right can you see the painted calipers through though wheels or was it just a fun color to serve a functional purpose?

phenotyp > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 08:50

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Damn, dude. That’s great.

Michael > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 09:06

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Jesus so it’s more of a push/bash bar than a simple light bar.  What does it weigh, 35 lbs?

Long_Voyager94 > Michael 05/13/2020 at 10:01

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No idea. Takes 2 people to get it on and off, probably around 75 lbs?

It was built to be solid enough for me to add a winch mount to, it can take a lot of abuse, it’s direct bolted to the frame with 1/2" grade 8 bolts.

Long_Voyager94 > Nom De Plume 05/13/2020 at 10:02

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It peeks through the wheel openings, but mostly it was just a fun color to keep them from ending up crusty.

Michael > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 10:11

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I like it!

Long_Voyager94 > Michael 05/13/2020 at 10:20

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I do too.

Once my rear suspension is done I’ll be getting the stuff for my winch and spare tire mounts, then we’ll be all set to get out in the wilderness more.

Nom De Plume > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 10:21

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Which is inevitable when you actually use a vehicle that large to carry more than one person.

Glad you got it back on the road.  I’m fairly sure there are some locals who missed seeing one of the more unique vehicles around.

Captain of the Enterprise > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 11:07

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Nice! I would have loved one on my old Corolla.

Long_Voyager94 > Nom De Plume 05/13/2020 at 12:02

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These are surprisingly light, 3,400 lbs with me in it, so about 3,250 lbs by itself.

Actually it’s quite small all around compared to pretty much any modern vehicle.

Long_Voyager94 > Captain of the Enterprise 05/13/2020 at 12:03

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It was easy to do on this, me and a good friend designed and built it on a Saturday afternoon.

Nom De Plume > Long_Voyager94 05/13/2020 at 12:19

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Minivans were very well designed platforms saddled with factory interiors you didn’t lament sacrificing.  Demo drivers are actually hording them knowing their preferred vehicles are almost gone.