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Success! Front Axle Install Complete on the Veggie Van

It’s on the road!  Started the axle rebuild in December, rolled it out of the garage in February, and now… Read more »

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The Pathfinder Conversion Steering Problem

This was confounding me all day, but once I got the van on the ground and testing the steering under… Read more »

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The Dana 44 Drain Plug Crisis

It was one of those days.  I’m getting really close to finishing this 4×4 conversion, and the simplest thing holds… Read more »

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Pathfinder Shocks, Suspension, and Steering Updates

I’m sure you’ve read about the radius arm mods, and if not, check this out first. Pathfinder Econoline Radius Arm… Read more »

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Pathfinder Econoline Front Brake System Rework

These brake calipers, according to the ID numbers on the side, come from a 1979 F250.  “DAYTON DE 69710382 2… Read more »

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Finishing the Crossmember and Trackbar Mount

Sorry for the delay.  Don’t have a lot of time to post updates on the website, but I finally got… Read more »

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Test Fitting the Axle with Weight

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Cutting the Crossmember

Well, I finally bit the bullet and cut the crossmember. But first, I needed to pre-drill the 1/2″ holes in… Read more »

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Pathfinder Econoline Radius Arm Mounting Bracking Install

Been busy with work and skiing, which has been cutting into my van conversion time.  I only had a day… Read more »

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Figuring out how to Cut this Crossmember

I’m sure you read my previous post about the differences in older and newer Gen 3 Econoline crossmembers?  I thought… Read more »

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6.9 & 7.3 IDI Injector Line Sequence

IDI (6.9 or 7.3) Injector Line Order at the IP

This article contains the injector line order for a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI injector pump. This is important information if… Read more »

genscripter February 23, 2015

[Video] Timing a 1988 Ford E250 Econoline Club Wagon 7.3 IDI with Hypermax Turbo

genscripter February 20, 2015

Hypermax Van Turbo Install for the 7.3 IDI in a 1988 Ford Clubwagon

After two years of searching, I was not able to find a used van turbo kit for my 7.3 IDI…. Read more »

genscripter June 23, 2014

Gearvender Deep Sump Installation Tutorial (Maximum Overdrive)

Hi all. I thought I’d put my Deep Sump installation on the website. It’s not a difficult installation and a… Read more »

genscripter August 4, 2013

New Table Inserts for Craftsman 12″ Band Saw (Model 119 224000)

Craftsman no long supplies replacement table inserts for the saw table of their older band saws.  If you own a… Read more »

genscripter November 9, 2012

2008-2019 Ford Flex Side Trim Clips

Has your Ford Flex trim snapped off yet?  The stock clips use really weak plastic, and the dealer and foreign… Read more »

genscripter July 20, 2012

1993-1999 Volkswagon Cabriolet Golf Jetta Door Handle Mounts

Does your VW door handle rattle or not line up?  The plastic mount (that resides between the handle and the… Read more »

genscripter July 20, 2012

1993-1999 Volkswagon Cabriolet Golf Jetta Top Molding Clips

We sell top molding clips for the 90’s Volkswagon weatherstripping along the top of the door and roof.  The original… Read more »

genscripter July 20, 2012

Thermador Oven Knobs (Part 14-37-389) (Oven Model CT 22 TN8 – 3)

Most big companies nowadays are not providing replacement parts for cars, trucks, van, or even ovens.  If you own a… Read more »

genscripter November 3, 2011
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