Author Topic: M109A3 - My soon to be new and improved BOV (Read 285012 times)

cmxterra · « **Reply #30 on:** October 29, 2011, 08:29:49 PM »

The times I did actually catch up to people yes. But most of the times people just slowed down as they passed then moved on. One idiot did pull in front of me while I was on a secondary street and upon realizing I was not slowing down promptly unassed the area in front of me.

TLBones · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2011, 06:27:27 AM »

Can't wait to hear what the neighbors think of your purchase! Ever think about driving that thing in the next 4th of July parade? A guy in a neighboring town has a WWII era 6 wheeled armored personnel carrier and runs it in the parade....very awesome sight!

Truik · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2011, 06:35:38 AM »

Please post pics, cmxterra, as you work on it. I want to see the transformation over time.

Is it going to get a new color scheme or will that remain the same?

cmxterra · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:12:39 AM »

there is a group that runs some mv's in the 4th parade. Might have to join them.

as for the paint I am not sure. Still deciding.

cmxterra · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2011, 02:29:35 PM »

Got some good work done today.

Picked up some 1/4 plywood for the subfloor.

First piece down.

Prepping the metal below the second piece

All three down and ready to install the hardwood flooring.

Wider view

Started putting down the Hardwood and will post some pics when I get a bit more of it installed.

mikem · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2011, 02:55:50 PM »

This is awesome! Can't wait to see how it progresses. Where are you keeping it while you work on it?

cmxterra · « **Reply #36 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:47:37 PM »

Right now I have it at the house. But to keep a wife happy it can only stay here a few days at a time. The rest of the time I found a person here in town with some land that he rents space to RV's and such to keep it.

I wish I had more land here at the house to keep it here all the time. Oh well.

Truik · « **Reply #37 on:** October 30, 2011, 04:37:03 PM »

Man, that thing is lookin' better every day.

(How many BOV's do you know of that have hardwood flooring?!)

cmxterra · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:05:17 AM »

Starting to look good now.

mikem · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:10:02 AM »

Indeed it is! I need to get one of these

nkawtg · « **Reply #40 on:** October 31, 2011, 12:11:11 PM »

Is this truck the multi-fuel variety?
I know it's bad, but what sort of mileage does it get?
I love the concept, it's a robust truck/camper combination.

cmxterra · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2011, 12:19:21 PM »

It is the multi-fuel

I have not had a full tank through it yet but from what I understand it gets about 10mpg or so.

It has a 50gl tank and I am going to add another 50 to 100gl

nkawtg · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2011, 01:45:48 PM »

It's the multi-fuel that really makes this truck shine as a bug out vehicle. And 10mpg ain't bad for a truck this big.

ncjeeper · « **Reply #43 on:** October 31, 2011, 05:51:52 PM »

Quote from: cmxterra on October 31, 2011, 12:19:21 PM

I have not had a full tank through it yet but from what I understand it gets about 10mpg or so.

That would be awesome. My buddy's gets like 500ft per gallon.

cmxterra · « **Reply #44 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:13:47 PM »

Got the floor done today. Advil is my friend.

I will get some pics tomorrow.

Goatdog62 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:45:46 PM »

Love the detailed conversion you are doing. Keep the pics coming.

cmxterra · « **Reply #46 on:** October 31, 2011, 07:16:13 PM »

It is fun to share the project.

Next on my list is to seal the roof of the camper section. There is some rust up there and it is letting some water in. So I am either going to go the Herculiner route or find some other way to get some rubberized sealant.

I did look at the spray on stuff but they are wanting way more than I have to spend to get it done.

TLBones · « **Reply #47 on:** November 01, 2011, 04:36:20 AM »

Your local RV dealer would probably have some products/suggestions for your roof sealer.

cmxterra · « **Reply #48 on:** November 01, 2011, 08:21:44 AM »

Happy camper.

mikem · « **Reply #49 on:** November 01, 2011, 09:42:54 AM »

What are your other plans for the interior?

cmxterra · « **Reply #50 on:** November 01, 2011, 10:03:13 AM »

Bunk bed.. Counter top with sink/ cook top.. Cabinets.. Maybe a small flat screen and DVD player.. Small Fridge.

Beetle · « **Reply #51 on:** November 01, 2011, 10:21:56 AM »

My only concern is if someone tried locking you in it. Can you use the smaller windows as an escape hatch? Does that bar dividing the window come out.

cmxterra · « **Reply #52 on:** November 01, 2011, 12:12:25 PM »

Quote from: Beetle on November 01, 2011, 10:21:56 AM

My only concern is if someone tried locking you in it. Can you use the smaller windows as an escape hatch? Does that bar dividing the window come out.

It does

cmxterra · « **Reply #53 on:** November 01, 2011, 12:20:42 PM »

Another fun filled day.

Found some roof repair tape (commercial grade) Stuff was expensive 95 bucks for a 4" x50' roll. But buy once cry once on this part (and the spray on liner involved too much crying so I skipped that)

Also you can see some 3M undercarrage spray.

Getting on top

Prepping the surface

Tape down on one of the seams

And now with the 3M spray on top of that to seal any little bit o problem.

I used three cans of the spray but that was not enough. I think I am going to need at least three more, maybe four.

JerseyVince · « **Reply #54 on:** November 01, 2011, 12:50:27 PM »

Looks good with the undercoating !! after a couple days the undercoating dries enough you can paint over it if you want to The 08881 3M you bought is good stuff i've been using it for over 20 years. Did they come with the straw and extra nozzle? you can be very neat with the straw, the wide spray tip it comes with is a little sloppy. you can use one of of a can of carb cleaner or brake cleaner as a substitute. A little tip keep the cans warm before you spray keeps them from blocking the sprayer or straw longer and helps you use the whole can. leave in the house on the radiator or in the sun in the window. I let the car/truck run with the heat blowing on the can on the floor on fall days like now if was too much of a pain to go in and out and i didn't want to touch anything with U/Coat on my hands

I like the truck alot, it looks great with the wood floor & paint job

cmxterra · « **Reply #55 on:** November 01, 2011, 12:55:49 PM »

thanks for the tip on the 3M stuff

cmxterra · « **Reply #56 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:08:28 PM »

roof is sealed

archer · « **Reply #57 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:48:26 PM »

Quote from: cmxterra on November 01, 2011, 03:08:28 PM

roof is sealed

cool!!! good job. great project. keep posting, i'm living vicariously thru you

Goatdog62 · « **Reply #58 on:** November 01, 2011, 04:56:36 PM »

Excellent choice on the roof stuff. Eternabond is the best stuff for this purpose. With all my past and current motorhomes and travel trailers I grew very familiar with eternabond. This doesn't help you much now, but that exact same roll of eternabond is $57 with free shipping on Amazon and I have seen it on a couple websites recently in the high $40's.

I am working on making your thread and ncjeepers thread into stickies. Asked an admin to help me out and waiting on a response.

(edit) Figured it out. Someone beat me to ncjeepers

cmxterra · « **Reply #59 on:** November 01, 2011, 05:15:33 PM »

I did see it cheaper but I needed it now. Weather moving in and I have to move it to a storage spot and wanted it to be sealed.

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Author Topic: M109A3 - My soon to be new and improved BOV (Read 285012 times)

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