And so it begins...
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Desk Jockey
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They love it. Bastards want more of them but we are really not in need yet.
When we do go time to replace other units it will be the 650.
They have been passing it around just so all the tech's get comfortable with it. So far everyone has just been impressed with the performance.
Screaming heat which we used at Mikeyfest Aptos on the nasty bar. The vacuum is incredible which I had witnessed at Mikeyfest in Hotlanta.
It spent all day Saturday on T&G. Then Sunday at a bank doing some more T&G, while the other guys encap'd.
Its worked out well!
So i'm trying to decide between a wrap, partial wrap, or lettering. For you guys that have had your van wrapped did you have the design already done or did they design it as well. The one company I talked to about it can do it all but I'm skeptical paying by the hour for design work if I dont like it at all. Thoughts?
Desk Jockey
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https://99designs.com/car-truck-van-wrap-design
If you don't already with with a designer, 99 designs is one way to go. The put it up for bid, you tell what you want and anyone that wants to partake in the contest submits designs.
You get many designs, almost too many from different designers. You have a set amount but at least you know it won't exceed that. Its a cool process, we've used it several times over the years.
You can also contact Phillip at Sign Amigo. He does great work too!
phillip@signamigo.com
If you don't already with with a designer, 99 designs is one way to go. The put it up for bid, you tell what you want and anyone that wants to partake in the contest submits designs.
You get many designs, almost too many from different designers. You have a set amount but at least you know it won't exceed that. Its a cool process, we've used it several times over the years.
You can also contact Phillip at Sign Amigo. He does great work too!
phillip@signamigo.com
Sneak Peek... Its slowly getting there
Mikey P
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look at you with no phone number or www
Bruce Humphrey
Member
The more I see these custom looking 4x4 wheels the more I'm liking them.
Nice looking van, nice looking wrap, but like Mike said , Phone number? www?
Nice looking van, nice looking wrap, but like Mike said , Phone number? www?
Nate The Great
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I love the porn site...........
Thats why I left it off till I can get it straitened out... GRRRI love the porn site...........
steve_64
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That is messed up, I forgot about that.
I really like the looks of everything. Are you going to build in storage in back for tools and products or just do shelving?
I'm tired of everything being in the floor and am wanting to do a custom storage bin/ shelf out of wood. Just looking for ideas.
I really like the looks of everything. Are you going to build in storage in back for tools and products or just do shelving?
I'm tired of everything being in the floor and am wanting to do a custom storage bin/ shelf out of wood. Just looking for ideas.
But storage wont be in the back
Desk Jockey
Member
That green on black really pops!
Nate The Great
Member
"When the husband pulls up, I jump out"
Took her out for a test run....
Desk Jockey
Member
How'd it go?
Worked well! Had to work out a few kinks but I think its gonna be a great unit for me!
Desk Jockey
Member
Great!
I've not seen it in a rear install. It will be nice to slide the doors open to keep that heat off the unit & you.
Any weight handling issues? Fish tails??
I've not seen it in a rear install. It will be nice to slide the doors open to keep that heat off the unit & you.
Any weight handling issues? Fish tails??
I havent driven it enough to find out yet but I definitely think I'm gonna put airbags under it. With a full water tank it sags about an inch or 2 in the rear.Great!
I've not seen it in a rear install. It will be nice to slide the doors open to keep that heat off the unit & you.
Any weight handling issues? Fish tails??
Desk Jockey
Member
That's crazy! How did you know that would happen?
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Rear install is what we ran in ext'd Fords
Pro outweighed the cons for me
Pros;
NO hot 'n stinky TM 8 inches behind your head on the way to next jobs
Side door hose set up/tear down is quicker/easier
Easier load/unload gear
Easier/more convenient to point TM exhaust away from home entrance
I believe the TM gets better cooling airflow too
cons;
You loose some floor space (the biggie)
You need Airlift air bladders to eliminate buttsag
driving/handling*
I noticed and had no problems with handling
No unusual or accelerated wear on tires **
No axle/rear end/suspension problems***
Notes;
* handling....all my vans have been/are the Ole School ext'd Fords.
I have no experience with the new Eurofag vans ...no clue if they're pussy trucks or stable like real body on solid frame trucks
**Tires
Max/heaviest rating 10 ply are needed
Because tires are the weak link weight hindrance in the set up (not suspension/frame/drive train)
*** suspension Air bladders
Even the most robust 1 tons will get sagazz eventually
I installed Airlift 5000 LBS bladders (2500 ea bag rating) from Summit Racing
20 to 90 PSI , never needed more than 60 psi
Smoother/more comfortable ride than adding steel leaf helper and just as stable
final benefit of rear set-up
Generally easier for a BD, in a home garage (or small shop without forklift) to pull TM if/when major or PITA to get to repairs are needed
With a come-a-long or chain hoist, and table built to height, you can drag it out onto the table partially or whole
solid I-bolt on van floor allows come-a-long to drag it back in
Spud bar for final bolt hole shifting/line up
(tip..bolt down angle iron rails to slide in for perfect drag in position every time)
also will slide in and out easier .....
I'll note, Powermatics are easy as hell, as only four easy to get to bolts were needed
Don't know where/how other TMs get bolted down
Lookin GREAT Justin!!
very, very
.L.T.A.
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Eurofag vans??? hahahahah! I think the same thing about how those look. If I ever wanted to get one, I would go for the Mercedes. Even though I almost bought a used Ford earlier this year (Thank goodness I didn't), I think the Mercedes is is best looking out of all of them. And if I couldn't afford a mercedes...The classic Chevy with the 6.0 would be my choice.Rear install is what we ran in ext'd Fords
Pro outweighed the cons for me
Pros;
NO hot 'n stinky TM 8 inches behind your head on the way to next jobs
Side door hose set up/tear down is quicker/easier
Easier load/unload gear
Easier/more convenient to point TM exhaust away from home entrance
I believe the TM gets better cooling airflow too
cons;
You loose some floor space (the biggie)
You need Airlift air bladders to eliminate buttsag
driving/handling*
I noticed and had no problems with handling
No unusual or accelerated wear on tires **
No axle/rear end/suspension problems***
Notes;
* handling....all my vans have been/are the Ole School ext'd Fords.
I have no experience with the new Eurofag vans ...no clue if they're pussy trucks or stable like real body on solid frame trucks
**Tires
Max/heaviest rating 10 ply are needed
Because tires are the weak link weight hindrance in the set up (not suspension/frame/drive train)
*** suspension Air bladders
Even the most robust 1 tons will get sagazz eventually
I installed Airlift 5000 LBS bladders (2500 ea bag rating) from Summit Racing
20 to 90 PSI , never needed more than 60 psi
Smoother/more comfortable ride than adding steel leaf helper and just as stable
final benefit of rear set-up
Generally easier for a BD, in a home garage (or small shop without forklift) to pull TM if/when major or PITA to get to repairs are needed
With a come-a-long or chain hoist, and table built to height, you can drag it out onto the table partially or whole
solid I-bolt on van floor allows come-a-long to drag it back in
Spud bar for final bolt hole shifting/line up
(tip..bolt down angle iron rails to slide in for perfect drag in position every time)
also will slide in and out easier .....
I'll note, Powermatics are easy as hell, as only four easy to get to bolts were needed
Don't know where/how other TMs get bolted down
Lookin GREAT Justin!!
very, very
.L.T.A.
As for traction and handling...I don't see how those tiny little wheels have any traction on steep, rough driveways on new built houses.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Back up steep drives if you have front wheel drive.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Donno about that
I think they're the fugliest
And all the door hinges get funky/rusty ugly too soon
Don't know if they're a body on frame
As I understand it, the new Eurofag vans aren't
They're a unitbody construction like csrs, minivans and late model SUVs
LTA
Even with all the weight in the back and some slight sag until I get my air bags installed this thing handles much better then my old Chevy 1 ton. I've gotta watch it or I'm gonna get a ticket. I'm constantly catching myself driving 80 and I don't even realize it. So much power out of that 3.5 pulls it right along. Working on shelving solutions now to maximize my space. Loving being able to go out either side door.
Desk Jockey
Member
They are pretty peppy. Uhhh strap your gear bag in this time! 
