beachboyy Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 What did Low Mfg convert? A 2WD Chinook into a 4x4? Yup they sure did. They did a hand full of them. I dont want to jack this thread so I will do a write up and an introduction when I get time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Can sombody tell me the name of that silver insulation . Idont rember what it is called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabberwocky Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Can sombody tell me the name of that silver insulation . Idont rember what it is called. i know it is Roxul, ( http://www.roxul.com/home ) they use a stone wool design which provides fire resistant/ sound resistant/ water & mildew resistant. not sure the product name with the sheeting on it already, i believe he mentions more about it in the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 This last weekend I was able to get a little work done on this project. I removed all the cabinet carcasses and vacuumed out all the tracking for the infloor heating lines. 1/2 PEX was then laid in the tracks and held down with tuck tape to prevent it from popping out. The floor took 95' of PEX tubing. Then a 4x10' sheet of aluminum was bend, cut and laid over the hydronic lines to keep the floor flat and to even out the temperature. Finally the lino was laid. The bases for the dinette placed back inside. The last picture is of my fridge vents which will have to be shorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Can sombody tell me the name of that silver insulation . Idont rember what it is called. The silver insulation is a product made in Quebec called AYR-FOIL model number A2A http://www.resisto.c...L/Products.aspx A2A stands for "Aluminum – 2 layers of bubbles – Aluminum " The walls have a single layer of A2A and Roxul The floors and cabover will have 2 layers ( interesting enough the floor was already insulated from factory, there was a layer of honeycomb cardboard and wood ribs sandwiched between the bottom and top layer of plywood. ) It should be nice and toasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelamoody Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Can sombody tell me the name of that silver insulation . Idont rember what it is called. It is also called reflectix. It can be picked up at Lowes. It comes in 2' and 4' heights on rolls of 25 or 50' In my pop up camper It gets place in between the screen window and the closed canvas to help keep heat and light out or heat in during the winter months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelamoody Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 GK, Why are you adding such a big sink? I'm not trying to step on your toes but I would put in a smaller sink or cut the one you have. If you were to use a small one you could add a pull out faucet for filling large pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 GK, Why are you adding such a big sink? I'm not trying to step on your toes but I would put in a smaller sink or cut the one you have. If you were to use a small one you could add a pull out faucet for filling large pots. Why such a big sink...? The short answer boils down to: my girlfriend wanted it. The main reasons are that I want to go off the grid with this rig for a week at a time and during that week my GF may want to wash her hair or/and feet. I agree that it is monstrous but I can always use it for storage when or if it isn't being utilized as a sink. I did buy I pull out faucet ( Danze Terazzo 063-3146-6 ) so in the summer I can snake it out the window to have a nice warm shower. If it were just me I would have gone with a much smaller sink but I am trying to make this ride comfortable for both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Here are some pictures of the cab over in Chinook I insulated, framed and vinyl ed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Ah the old "If momma ain't happy, nobody is happy" scenario. WME Why such a big sink...? The short answer boils down to: my girlfriend wanted it. The main reasons are that I want to go off the grid with this rig for a week at a time and during that week my GF may want to wash her hair or/and feet. I agree that it is monstrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelamoody Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Why such a big sink...? The short answer boils down to: my girlfriend wanted it. The main reasons are that I want to go off the grid with this rig for a week at a time and during that week my GF may want to wash her hair or/and feet. I agree that it is monstrous but I can always use it for storage when or if it isn't being utilized as a sink. I did buy I pull out faucet ( Danze Terazzo 063-3146-6 ) so in the summer I can snake it out the window to have a nice warm shower. If it were just me I would have gone with a much smaller sink but I am trying to make this ride comfortable for both of us. Girlfriend, Say no more. Here is an idea im going to use on my tent trailer for my wife and daughter. http://www.softsmart...nentShower.html He has two designs, one is permanent and one is portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Girlfriend, Say no more. Here is an idea im going to use on my tent trailer for my wife and daughter. http://www.softsmart...nentShower.html He has two designs, one is permanent and one is portable. Now that is a great idear! I wish i would have seen that earlier in my planning. Defiantly want to do this with my next Chinook project. Thanks for sharing Mike GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajadulce Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 progress is lookin good. Nice workspace too. Your Chinook is lookin toasty enough for a trek to the South Pole packing only t-shirts & board shorts. That shower link is cute. If I had use for a sink, it would be a big one like that. Seems useful at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Today I was able to install the cabinet carcasses and the infloor tubing stayed intact. I want to start getting the drawers in tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 A few small things done. Cupboard door with Blum hinges. The stove is now cut in I will be cladding the backsplash in stainless steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabberwocky Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 It is looking good, thank you for the photographs. i am wondering how you got the Roxul to adhere to the fiberglass wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 It is looking good, thank you for the photographs. i am wondering how you got the Roxul to adhere to the fiberglass wall? The Roxul is not adhered to the fiberglass. There is a layer of A2A foil bubble between the outer wall and the Roxul. The Roxul was cut a little over-sized then taped into place with tuck tape to hold it before the wall panels were installed,sandwiching the insulation in place. I tried to take care that the insulation was not compressed so its R value remain in-tacked. Posts #7 & 8 have a few before panel pictures and some more information on the process,I estimate some finished R values there as well. The cavity around the windows are completely fill with spray foam. For my next Chinook project I'll likely stick to spray foam because it will make the entire shell more rigid and completely seal the camper. Spray foam does have off-gassing concerns which i have to look into further. I hope that answers your questions. Thanks GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have had the flu for 10days now. Just getting over it so my progress has not been too great but I have some more pictures for you. I am still working on the cabinets. I have the faceplates done and the first drawer which still needs a front face. The OSB on the seat is just temporarily there till the bench tops get finished. The raw plywood edges will be finished with birch veneer tape. Hopefully after work this week i can make a little more head way. I want these cabinets done so I can start all the mechanical systems. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a finish on the cabinets? I was hoping to keep the light/ bright colour of the birch plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krj Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Varathane. Spelling may be incorrect, but the product works great. I used it on 2 wood slab counter tops in my house 7 years ago and they still look great. Water based too for easy clean up. Good to see the progress, it looks awesome. Your just about ready for another project, a Newport perhaps... Kevin btw, I had that flue also, it sucked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabberwocky Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 for the walls, have you considered using the 1/4" wood finish panels( oak or something ) instead of the white melamine? the one that replicates the tongue and groove. it work nicely since your putting in a stainless backsplash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Varathane. Spelling may be incorrect, but the product works great. I used it on 2 wood slab counter tops in my house 7 years ago and they still look great. Water based too for easy clean up. Good to see the progress, it looks awesome. Your just about ready for another project, a Newport perhaps... Kevin btw, I had that flue also, it sucked! Kevin I could not spell if my life depended on it. I used Varathane diamond finish about 13 years ago on a table I built and it did work great. I believe your right and I start to do a little research into Varathane. This product may be the ticket, I know its for floors but it sounds tough "varathane nano link" . Hopefully by July or August i can start my next project and I hopefully it'll be a Newport/Omega if I can find a reasonable donor. I made a sketch which posted here NEWPORT SKETCH . I am still a little slow from the flu but getting better. Thanks GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 for the walls, have you considered using the 1/4" wood finish panels( oak or something ) instead of the white melamine? the one that replicates the tongue and groove. it work nicely since your putting in a stainless backsplash. Jabberwocky I did not consider using 1/4" oak panel. I really want white board to keep the 54 sq ft looking bright and large and wanted to stay away from the arts and craft cabin style. I agree that it would look great but i am after a simple, clean & bright look. How is your reno progressing? Thanks GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krj Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I used a Varathane floor specific product recently on the floors of a rental unit. I don't remember exactly what it was called, it may have been the nano link, it contained aluminum oxide. It looked great when the new renters moved in, we'll see how it holds up. Water based as well so easy clean up and no gnarly off-gassing. In regards to your new project, I don't know if you got my pm or not, but I'd be willing to let my Chinook shell go for a song. PM me if your interested. If not, it'll stay in the shop until I retire... Look forward to some more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma Chinook Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hello, I recently have been looking for a custom camper shell for my 2001 tacoma 4x4 so far I am not finding what I want. then I had seen a 77' Toyota Chinook for sale & it gave me an idea and sure enough! I found you on this blog. My question for you is, is it possible or to take the Chinook cab and put it on a 2001 single cab 4x4 Tacoma? or would there be just to many mods? thanks for your input. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajadulce Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Lance, Interior's lookin great! @ Transferring a Chinook to Tacoma: The biggest obstacle will be the wheelbase. All of the Toyota campers were designed to fit on longbed frames (or even longer!). Somewhere around the late 80's, ppl stopped wanting work trucks for whatever reason and Toyota responded with extra cabs and short beds. Finding a single cab on a longbed frame is damn near impossible after 1988 (not even sure if there exists a single cab on a long wheelbase Tacoma?). I suspect that your single cab is a shortbed frame and so the Chinook's wheel wells won't line up with your rear axle if that's the case. This will mean you'll probably have to: 1: Extend your frame between axles 2: or Modify the shell to fit your wheelbase 3: or do both Determining your wheel base is step 1. You should measure from rear of cab to center of rear axle. There was a thread somewhere of a Chinook being placed on an older Tundra. Tundra/T100 actually have slightly longer cab to axle measurement than the older Toyota pickups. A single cab longbed Tundra is pretty rare too. Once again the market is now saturated with extra cabs and short beds with Toyota's full size "work truck". All of this is of course meaningless if you have the ability/confidence to extend your frame or hack your shell to fit. The Chinook's mobility might even benefit from being a tad shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted e Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 can you list a basic parts list for building those counters and cabinets? im wanting to rebuild the interior of my chinook and i really like your new interior pieces you've built. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 can you list a basic parts list for building those counters and cabinets? im wanting to rebuild the interior of my chinook and i really like your new interior pieces you've built. thanks! Ted, Are you looking for a cut list? The materials are 4 sheets 3/4" birch cabinet grade, glide-rite slides 18", some 3/8 ply,some 1/2 " ply, 7/8 veneer. 1 1/4 screws, 3/4 screws for the slides. My walls maybe a different thickness then stock. I can send you my sketch up drawing if you like. I used it as a guide. My cabinets have no backs or bottoms to save on weight. A Kreg pocket hole jig is key! Thanks GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Finally some progress again! Work has been busy so the project has been back burner-ed. I still have intentions of finishing for the June 22nd TOY IN in Nanaimo BC. I'll be traveing from Creston BC on the 20th with my girlfriend and Also my friend James will be take his Chinook and wife. Join the convoy! Here are some progress pictures on the Chinook. This is the double drawer underneath the sink. its notched for the plumbing. 1 2 3 4 I am trying to maximize usable space for storage so its making the drawer construction more complex. The lower drawer also is shorten because the propane storage compartment intrudes into this area from the outside. And this is the reason I spent the time building toe kicks. Indirect LED lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hello, I recently have been looking for a custom camper shell for my 2001 tacoma 4x4 so far I am not finding what I want. then I had seen a 77' Toyota Chinook for sale & it gave me an idea and sure enough! I found you on this blog. My question for you is, is it possible or to take the Chinook cab and put it on a 2001 single cab 4x4 Tacoma? or would there be just to many mods? thanks for your input. Kelly Kelly, Yes very possible. please check out this post where it was done with a 2001 tundra 2001 Tundra Chinook Link, Awesome Stuff If you have questions please PM me or email thehumanelite@hotmail.com I will be starting another project from scratch in late august and I will be documenting and posting the mounting process thoroughly since its the question I get the most often. Thanks! GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyrobo Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 GK- progress looks awesome, your interior is inspiring. took mine out for a night this last weekend, long way from finished but good to get some ideas on what i really need. to continue the thread highjack of mounting on other toyota chassis, check out 63" chevy spring swaps- super common in the offroad world. usually both spring hangers have to be moved since the spring is so much longer than stock, would be easy to position the axle just where needed and gain some payload capacity at the same time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajadulce Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Love those custom notched drawers Lance! That lighting looks like a lot of fun too. Can't say I have been in any homebuilt campers with toe kicks. The materials are 4 sheets 3/4" birch cabinet grade...Holy crap, that equates to a 3" sheet of plywood! Those are some strong cabinets!@Kelly and transferring a Chinook onto a Tacoma: Again not to sound like a bummer, but a Tacoma is not a Tundra. All Tundra's/T100's were longbeds. Single cab Tacomas are short frames (and if they do make a longbed single cab it will be very difficult to find - I've never seen one). The axle to cab dimensions will need modification either via stretch frame, move axle, shell, or all. I'd be willing to bet your axle to cab dimensions are much shorter than Lance's. Not saying it can't be done, but it isn't as simple as it would be with the proper cab-to-axle starting base frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 The Chinook moved ahead a little today. Its now mechanically sound for the trip to the Nananimo Toy-in. Only 3 short weeks away. Better get moving on this build. The work done: -New Clutch, resurface flywheel, New pilot and Through out Bearing -New Header ( pictured below). I only did this because I could not get the donut to seal in the manifold -Rebuilt Front Shaft ( with CV ball replaced ) and Rear drive shafts -New rear axle seals and bearings. Diff fluid replaced. -New alternator belt I found a Chinook roll over victim that I stripped lots of nice parts from. The shell actually fared pretty well in the roll over. I got a door, windows with screens, lenses, emblems, manuals. My friend James got him self a bumper ( best shape I've ever seen one in), hood ( near mint ) and door panels. I am sure there is more to that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 GK- progress looks awesome, your interior is inspiring. took mine out for a night this last weekend, long way from finished but good to get some ideas on what i really need. to continue the thread highjack of mounting on other toyota chassis, check out 63" chevy spring swaps- super common in the offroad world. usually both spring hangers have to be moved since the spring is so much longer than stock, would be easy to position the axle just where needed and gain some payload capacity at the same time.. Thanks for the great suggestion. I have started to research it. What kind of layout are you doing in yours? do you have any drawings? I mock up a whole interior out of 2x2 and osb and tested it before starting anything permanent. Did you gut out the walls too? GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvanized Knight Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Love those custom notched drawers Lance! That lighting looks like a lot of fun too. Can't say I have been in any homebuilt campers with toe kicks. Thanks bajadulce. I ve done some wood working before but this is really my first go at cabinets. I did alot of research before I got started. I cant wait to finally just enjoy it all with my girlfriend this summer and relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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