Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe

Jim Bennett · 03-17-2009, 09:48 PM

While visiting the Escape shop last weekend, I made good on a promise to do some custom modifications on the Hokie Escape.

I started with borrowing a reciprocating saw from Reace to cut a nice big skylight in. This should allow for lots more natural light inside. We still have to figure out how to fit a skylight in the hole I made, but I'm sure a solution can be found.

Other mods were done too, but we will not be showing any of those photographs, we want it to be a BIG surprise.

amirie · 03-17-2009, 10:05 PM

Oh yes, I saw that BIG hole in there when we were there (and it was raining hard!!!!!!)

ronstew · 03-17-2009, 11:41 PM

It seemed like a good shower arrangement when I saw it. Not sure that it would work on my 13', though.

Hokie Escape · 03-18-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

While visiting the Escape shop last weekend, I made good on a promise to do some custom modifications on the Hokie Escape.

I started with borrowing a reciprocating saw from Reace to cut a nice big skylight in. This should allow for lots more natural light inside. We still have to figure out how to fit a skylight in the hole I made, but I'm sure a solution can be found.

Other mods were done too, but we will not be showing any of those photographs, we want it to be a BIG surprise.

I'll remember that face, and the Hokie Bird (Virginia Tech mascot) will hunt you down : - )

Jim Bennett · 03-18-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HokieEscape

I'll remember that face, and the Hokie Bird (Virginia Tech mascot) will hunt you down : - )

You are just going to love the changes.
Besides, I ain't afreared of no big ol' birdie.

escape artist · 03-18-2009, 08:55 AM

Hi: Jim... I wouldn't be afraid of Big Ol' Birdie... but if you get a sudden bout of severe pain all over your back...don't be surprised!!!

Nissan owners can be very sticky about their vehicles

escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Jim Bennett · 03-18-2009, 09:29 AM

Well, I at least hope he has those big fat tires that produce a low PSI on the surface they go over.

Eddys · 03-18-2009, 09:40 AM

Well, I for one, am looking forward to the 'big surprise'! I think Reace was very brave - or something??! - to lend you that saw.... Jenny

escape artist · 03-18-2009, 09:46 AM

Hi: Jim...The pain can be inflicked "Long Distance"and you'll never know whodoo it!!!

escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Jim Bennett · 03-18-2009, 09:53 AM

Reace was quite innocent.....well, other then the snickering.

Not too worried about a remote controlled Nissan.

*says Jim from his secret hiding place* 8)

Sandra L · 03-18-2009, 10:40 AM

Is the skylight glass clear or tinted?

Jim Bennett · 03-18-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandra L

Is the skylight glass clear or tinted?

We are still looking for one that fits Sandra. Seems I might have cut the hole a bit too big.

ronstew · 03-18-2009, 11:59 AM

Hokie could use the hole for astronomy. You could stick a good-sized telescope through it.

Jim Bennett · 03-18-2009, 12:22 PM

Ron, that is a brilliant idea.

The Hokie Hubble, nice ring to it.

escape artist · 03-18-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Reace was quite innocent.....well, other then the snickering.

Not too worried about a remote controlled Nissan.

*says Jim from his secret hiding place* 8)

Hi: Jim... I thought, by the TV. commercials that Nissan's came with a VooDoo doll

That would take care of the snickers/ sawers etc.
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Jim Bennett · 03-18-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: Jim... I thought, by the TV. commercials that Nissan's came with a VooDoo doll

That would take care of the snickers/ sawers etc.
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

I have not seen those commercials yet, don't believe in Voodoo anyway. I sure once we get the telescope installed in the opening roof hatch, the Hokie Escape will look great.