Starting in December I'll begin the undertaking of the motorhome project. I've decide to use the 1970 Ford F100 that my Uncle gave me and turn this into a motorhome. At some point (probably the 1980's) he upgrade the suspension to 3/4 ton. That helps me a ton. During the winter time I'll be doing a full tear down and refit of the motor. That's the start. It has one of the more stable old Ford engines, the 302. Rebuilding that puppy shouldn't take too long, though I am going to be putting hardened valve seats in it. Yes, it is of the era where a vehicle needed lead in the gas to lube up the valve seats. It is an easy fix. Part of the reason the truck will get a full motorhome makeover is that the bed is shot. I really don't feel like fixing it and this will be much cheaper than buying a whole new rig. Besides when i build the next project...it will be a yacht...
Anyway, the outcome of the rig will have that streamlined Airstream vibe. I love the flat aluminum that gives it a WWII bomber look. Though, the front portion of the motorhome is going to have portholes just like the boat I want to build. Hey, i'm a land locked guy looking to take my pirate adventures on the road. I'll get to the oceans soon enough. This will get me traveling and hopefully give me a home while working out and around the country. The interior, at this point in the plan, will be all wood. Of course, weight is a big factor, but I'm fairly sure i can do what I want with it. So as i proceed there will be updates here. Video and pictures will be taken...Lots of that.
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