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Old 08-15-2012, 10:19 AM   #5371
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...I modified my existing 300lb hitch carrier to three receiver hitches. 1-2"/2-1.25" added to the endplates of my hitch. But the 9fiddy only weighs 425 or so...
Pics? I've been considering this exact thing.
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Old 08-15-2012, 04:13 PM   #5372
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There was a 'kick-ass'' loading ramp in the FM . It was for a Sprinter , but might work with something else .
Kick ass indeed but almost half the price of the van .
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:09 PM   #5373
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Van wrap is finally complete. We are very happy with it. Delivering Creek County disaster relief tees tomorrow.






We effectively tripled the value of my P.O.S. Econoline. Gotta start looking for some new rims.

Cellphone cam makes it look more purple than it actually is. In reality, it's more navy with charcoal grey.

Wrap company did a great job. Figured they'd just trim around that dent, but they were able to actually wrap into it.
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:44 PM   #5374
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Love it. What about painting or powdercoating the rims gloss black?
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:48 PM   #5375
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Very nice, I too think black rims would be cool.
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Old 08-15-2012, 07:37 PM   #5376
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I've spotted this rig around town all summer. Finally got a pic...



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Old 08-15-2012, 07:48 PM   #5377
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Thx for the positive comments. It has been a laborious process. We went round and round with how we wanted it to look. All of the early suggestions in this thread (much appreciated) were taken into account and we decided that it needed to be 1) eye-catching, 2) legible... with appropriate focal points being the company name, logo, and URL and 3) true to our style. A lot of thought actually went into it and all the different layers and elements have meaning to us in some way. Wasn't just something we paid someone to do.

For a bit of insight- the "niche" or theme of our clothing company is sort of nature in an urban setting. Hence our crow city logo.

I agree that black rims are the way I want to go, but was probably going to go with new. Black wagon wheels (or similar) can be had pretty cheaply... likely cheaper than powder coating the current rims. Plus they are missing a few of the center caps which I'd need to find.
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:14 PM   #5378
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I've spotted this rig around town all summer. Finally got a pic...



The road treks are cool, always wanted one of these 4x4 chinooks.
Not as capable as the smaller vans, but comfy inside.
Saw an 80s version a few years back at a ride event, great campers.

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Old 08-15-2012, 08:21 PM   #5379
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Thx for the positive comments. It has been a laborious process. We went round and round with how we wanted it to look. All of the early suggestions in this thread (much appreciated) were taken into account and we decided that it needed to be 1) eye-catching, 2) legible... with appropriate focal points being the company name, logo, and URL and 3) true to our style. A lot of thought actually went into it and all the different layers and elements have meaning to us in some way. Wasn't just something we paid someone to do.

For a bit of insight- the "niche" or theme of our clothing company is sort of nature in an urban setting. Hence our crow city logo.

I agree that black rims are the way I want to go, but was probably going to go with new. Black wagon wheels (or similar) can be had pretty cheaply... likely cheaper than powder coating the current rims. Plus they are missing a few of the center caps which I'd need to find.
+1 on the black wagon wheels. Go 16" with some 275 or so Radial TA's kinda A-team in offset. Flat black the grille, or get a billet one, and a couple fog lights close together in the center.

It'll scream badass then
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Old 08-16-2012, 06:02 AM   #5380
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Its begun

No, not *quite* a van, but...

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Old 08-16-2012, 07:14 AM   #5381
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:43 AM   #5382
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First one I'd seen on CL (not that I've been looking hard)

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Old 08-16-2012, 11:39 AM   #5383
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I can't believe I'm doing this, but this thread has got me going crazy. I just put a truck I've only owned for two years up for sale or trade on craigslist so I can get...a van.



I don't even have the thing paid off yet!
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:40 AM   #5384
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:38 PM   #5385
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Good luck on the sale. Post pics when you get a new sweet van.
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