Chevy & GMC Vans

Posted: **Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:42 pm**

Well, we didn't wheel on the 16th like planned so I am still working on the installation. This is gonna be as long as Peter's V8 project!

I made up all the hoses and removed the tank for final sealing and tightening of the fittings and then I started on the paint.

Posted: **Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:09 pm**

IT LIVES!!!!

I put 5 gallons of hydraulic oil in today and re-spooled and lubricated the cable on the winch. I will have to take speed measurements with no-load and under load to see what the difference is. I will post up some pics soon!

The speed difference is awesome already! $\:D/$

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:29 am**

PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:05 am**

I have a few...

Posted: **Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:49 pm**

Fabbed a piece of aluminum for the dash and mounted in a http://www.12voltguy.com winch and dual battery control. I won this setup in a give-away! $\:D/$

I will be adding in at least 2 gauges, one for fuel pressure and one for air pressure. I may also add in one for hydraulic pressure later on. Hopefully in the next couple of days I can get a line speed measurement of the winch.

Posted: **Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:02 pm**

Ah, Dean, it's lookin' goooood. Love the look of fabbed aluminum!
So get some hydraulic fluid stains on the upholstery already!

Posted: **Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:21 pm**

Went out and got line speed measurements. $\:D/$

At engine idle 800 rpm's we got 16 Feet Per Minute on the drum.
At 1500 - 1600 engine rpm's we got just over 35 FPM!

Now these speeds may not mean much but consider that the top line Warn electric winches are running 35 - 40 FPM with no load. We measured ours with the van in tow and Lynne riding the brake to keep it the cable tight. Plus the hydraulic winch will pull rated load at about the same speed where electric winches will be down around the 5 - 7 FPM speed!!!!!! Under load is where my winch will shine!

Posted: **Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:45 pm**

Yeah but.....you lost your cup holders. Like, what the heck's wrong with you man? First you delete the a/c, now no cup holders? What's next, no more sex? And all in the name of off-roading? It ain't right, man. It just ain't right......

$\:D/$ $\:D/$

Posted: **Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:06 pm**

peter wrote:Yeah but.....you lost your cup holders. Like, what the heck's wrong with you man? First you delete the a/c, now no cup holders? What's next, no more sex? And all in the name of off-roading? It ain't right, man. It just ain't right......

$\:D/$ $\:D/$

Thanks Peter that just gave me a very good idea. You know you aren't a half bad guy sometimes. LMAO

Posted: **Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:49 am**

Oh great Peter!

You just had to go and mention no more sex as the next step...

Posted: **Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:38 pm**

Anyone got a sword??? I need to knight Lifted SIR crazy! because crazy people do crazy things and he is definately crazy enough to deserve a crazy knighthood. I've said it once already I know but that is a SWEET setup. When are you going into business so I can get you to make me one

Chevy & GMC Vans

Started a how-to on the SPB's upgraded hydraulic system