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by eporter123
August 10th, 2020, 9:41 pm
Forum: Around the Campfire
Topic: Neat little rig
Replies: 9
Views: 3508

Re: Neat little rig

Those 4wd Sunraders go for big $. Cool rigs for sure.
by eporter123
August 15th, 2019, 9:47 am
Forum: Projects, Modifications to Chinooks, and Known Issues
Topic: Mechanic says front brakes seizing up...ideas?
Replies: 30
Views: 6847

Re: Mechanic says front brakes seizing up...ideas?

Thanks for the info. I'm guessing 7th & Main is the 633 NE Broadway location? I was all set to do this when I still had a Chinook... Mainly lurking on here as I miss them. Awhile back I paid ~$1300 to have a bunch of front end work done on my '97 E350 ambulance. Tie rods, brake calipers, bearing...
by eporter123
August 15th, 2019, 9:47 am
Forum: Projects, Modifications to Chinooks, and Known Issues
Topic: Mechanic says front brakes seizing up...ideas?
Replies: 30
Views: 6847

Re: Mechanic says front brakes seizing up...ideas?

Thanks for the info. I'm guessing 7th & Main is the 633 NE Broadway location? I was all set to do this when I still had a Chinook... Mainly lurking on here as I miss them. Awhile back I paid ~$1300 to have a bunch of front end work done on my '97 E350 ambulance. Tie rods, brake calipers, bearing...
by eporter123
August 13th, 2019, 7:51 pm
Forum: Projects, Modifications to Chinooks, and Known Issues
Topic: Mechanic says front brakes seizing up...ideas?
Replies: 30
Views: 6847

Re: Mechanic says front brakes seizing up...ideas?

Any update on this? A friend may need front end work on an E350 here in Portland. Which Les schwab and what mechanic? Thanks.
by eporter123
July 22nd, 2019, 2:36 pm
Forum: General Chinook
Topic: 2001 Chinook Concourse For Sale in Dallas
Replies: 9
Views: 1955

Re: 2001 Chinook Concourse For Sale in Dallas

Wow, that really does look like every scam ad out there. Price seems great for the miles and year. That would probably go for 20k no prob. up here in the NW. You could buy that, enjoy for the summer, then just make a more legit ad and easily come out ahead.
by eporter123
February 7th, 2019, 9:59 am
Forum: Projects, Modifications to Chinooks, and Known Issues
Topic: Rear Awning, anyone done it?
Replies: 55
Views: 15785

Re: Rear Awning, anyone done it?

Riv-nuts would make more sense with several metal backing plates to spread out the load. I'm not sure how they'd work with fiberglass. Then you could just have one or two secure bolting spots per awning mount location, and seal up the factory Chinook screw holes. Have you heard of plus-nuts? They sp...
by eporter123
February 4th, 2019, 10:54 am
Forum: Projects, Modifications to Chinooks, and Known Issues
Topic: Sienna seats
Replies: 6
Views: 1588

Re: Sienna seats

I've played this game a little bit while trying to figure out additional seating, with integrated belts. The Sienna seats are really nice, but spendy, and hard to find. There are lots of ways to mount things. I think you can make a more secure mount than the factory "belted" positions. I p...
by eporter123
January 23rd, 2019, 11:49 am
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
Topic: Paddling Boats
Replies: 20
Views: 5668

Re: Paddling Boats

I bought a single Klepper off local Craigslist for $50. It's in rough shape, the hull is shot, but I mainly bought it to put together the frame and hang it up on the back deck with another wood kayak frame I have. Neat things to look at, for sure. Just one more project in the pile...
by eporter123
January 23rd, 2019, 10:39 am
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
Topic: Paddling Boats
Replies: 20
Views: 5668

Re: Paddling Boats

I grew up using a Klepper Aerius II folding kayak that my parents had. Now I have one, but it rarely gets used. It's a big boat, holds two adults and plenty of gear, and even has a sailing kit. They've been sailed across the Atlantic, and varied military have used them. Pretty cool design, it's all ...
by eporter123
January 4th, 2019, 3:59 pm
Forum: Projects, Modifications to Chinooks, and Known Issues
Topic: New To Us Chinook Makeover
Replies: 35
Views: 7731

Re: New To Us Chinook Makeover

Wow, that's looking great. 80/20 is cool, I've been looking at some generic versions of it, been trying to find locally. Maybe I missed it, but what are you attaching the upholstery with to the walls and ceiling? Just spray adhesive? Any specific kind? Nice job on the Flexsteel reupholstery. Did you...