{"id":8,"date":"2011-01-26T19:19:22","date_gmt":"2011-01-26T19:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mobilebikefix.com\/?p=8"},"modified":"2011-06-27T16:54:48","modified_gmt":"2011-06-27T16:54:48","slug":"converting-a-step-van-into-a-mobile-bicycle-repair-service-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.docwheelies.com\/?p=8","title":{"rendered":"converting a step van into a rolling bicycle service, part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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in the beginning<\/p><\/div>\n

The previous owner had a catwalk attached to the roof and it was holding water and creating rust and leaks. My father-in-law and I decided to pull the catwalk off and repair the roof. Notice in the photo above, the streak of rust above the sliding door and the rusted seat base.<\/p>\n

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riveting work!<\/p><\/div>\n

I had never worked with sheet aluminum or done any riveting before.\u00c2\u00a0 My father-in-law found a source for a very large roll of aluminum; enough to ‘skin’ the roof with one singe piece.\u00c2\u00a0 We quickly discovered the need for a pneumatic rivet gun and were pleasantly surprised how easy it is to do quality rivet work with the right tools.<\/p>\n

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sheet aluminum, 300+ rivets, silicone caulk, a 'warm' day and "voila!"<\/p><\/div>\n

It is certainly rewarding to learn a new skills like sheet metal and riveting work, but the most rewarding part has been observing my father-in-law’s resourcefulness and his work tricks; the man is genius.<\/p>\n

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the look of things to come<\/p><\/div>\n

This is a rough draft of the graphics package that we’re developing for the van.\u00c2\u00a0 Jim Horton of Horton Design is a mega talent and he has the ability to create the look that we’re envisioning.<\/p>\n

Next we’ll tackle cleaning and painting the interior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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