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I've seen some nice videos on built mini-vans. add a pop-top (Yes $$) and it really makes a big space. Probably about like the original microbus space.

a little revival of an old thread. I recently passed my General exam. Yesterday I ordered this icom IC-7100 which I will end up installing in my adventure van when I get it. I'll connect it to a little tarheel.

Myself. 7.5 mile trail run at Dupont State Forest in the morning. After lunch, an easy bike ride with graduates of a mentoring program I've been involved with lately. Ok, myself and some pretty good kids (under-privileged teenagers).

I like that you think 37" is a 'smaller tire'! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I used the Eastwood rust encapsulator on BlackSheep's frame. I can't give it any long term review but I brushed and sanded the hell out of the rust, then used the pre-painting prep to wipe down the frame before applying the encapsulator. Finished that up with some automotive laquer. I did...

you could mount a wheel that allows you to tilt it and roll it around. A wheel that doesn't touch the ground when you're working with the vice / table but as soon as you tilt it it rolls. Maybe a pair of wheels for stability.

Nice video @Greg! I watch that now and think there was a time when I had run the first part of that trail by myself ! Not the loop, just up to the overlook and back.

Actually there are two elements to the 72t that specifically address penalty free withdrawals before age 59-1/2 (technically there are about a dozen bullet points under 72t). One of them is the SEPP (I think that means ?substantially? equal periodic payments) which is the one you're talking...

When I started (1997) with the Corporate America job I have now they asked me IF I want to contribute to my 401k. I thought that was a rather ridiculous way to ask the question. I would have asked HOW MUCH do you want to contribute. Totally agree with the sentiments of making sure you...

I wish I had your skills Shane! Very nice work!

Hell, at least you live in the general vicinity!! I'm 2000 miles away! X-D

I dream of the day I can say yes to this type of trip!

That looks pretty bad-ass!

I've been driving BlackSheep II occasionally. Thankfully I don't have to worry about it as a Daily. So, good weather mostly. Since my last post, I have changed direction for my bumpers. Olympic 4x4 went out of business so I couldn't get the matching rear bumper to the one I had. Plus, I had...

Not so exciting for me - I am repairing water damage on the soffets of my shop. Supposed to rain all day tomorrow but at least I got the pieces screwed in place. Hopefully sunday will be nice.

awesome stuff!

Well, I better get to work on downsizing, although technically I have already started that process with reduction in number of bicycles, sold my kayaks, hauled off two trailer loads of junk. Anyway, I'm about to pull the trigger on a Ford Transit van from VanDOit. It will include the Quigley...

Thanks @dutchman, I've gone a bit of a different direction although not that far off. That Van is super cool though!

Great thread. I'm beginning my minimalist journey now. I'm 15 months from retirement eligible (age 55!) and I'm planning on moving into a motorhome. My preference is a class B (Sprinter type) but I'm still working out the details of what I think my life will be like. I do want to have my...

Here's another cool 4x4 camper van: https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/boise-2006-ford-e350-adventure-van-with/6941511578.html Who do I know near Boise can look at it? ;)