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RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 02-25-2023
Omg.. seats are out.. thank heavens! That was a ridiculous chore!!
The bench was ‘challenging’ lolol
No room to ratchet below.. so held ratchet in place - braced on leaf springs - with chunks of hard foam.. and worked from above.. lol
Hey- stop laughing…. it worked
RE: Code name “Baby” - sternwake - 02-25-2023
Not having to ask for a second pair of hands,.......... priceless.
Vice grips and clamps, and foam rubber.
RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 02-25-2023
I really need to add vice grips to my kit!
RE: Code name “Baby” - sternwake - 02-25-2023
A lot of.people mangle nut/bolt heads with vice grips.
I like to use the flats of the jaw on the flats.of the hexagonal bolt/nut, rather than the teeth of the jaws on the corners of the hexagonal nut/bolt head, even though the latter is eaSier to get a solid grip.
Small Needle.nose vice grips.are amazingly useful. I have 3 pair as 1.always seems to find a new hiding spot.
I.once found a lost pair.of.vice grips,. Under.my van, holding a seat nut in place.
WhaT i want.to get is good pair.of 90 degree angled needle.nose vice grips.
RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 02-26-2023
We have nearly achieved “rolling dance-hall” status.. taking a break to run errands and let my arms catch their breath.. lol
Still need to do the Very back.. behind the wheel wells- missed 2 seatbelt bolts.. ugh.. but can tackle that a bit later today.
RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 02-26-2023
Ok- got the Very back done also..
Sigh— Need to replace the rearmost section of plywood.. typical moisture and black fungus problem.
Yay..
Oh well, still really love this van!!
RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 02-26-2023
On the extra-plus side .. with all these monstrous bolt holes.. I will have no issue bolting anything down.. lol
Retaining all the backing plates and bolts.. until I don’t need them.
RE: Code name “Baby” - rvpopeye - 02-26-2023
Not your first rodeo , making good progress.
I save all scraps at least till the build is done.
I'm not sure why but I have an uncontrollable urge to look for some 90* vise grips...
RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 02-26-2023
Lol- same..
and patch-epoxy shopping…
RE: Code name “Baby” - GotSmart - 02-27-2023
I remember buying an expensive roll of metal vent tape for sealing the joints of the aluminum backed insulation I used for the floor and walls.
I’ll try to track down the exact product.