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03-17-2009, 09:48 PM
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Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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.
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03-17-2009, 10:05 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Oh yes, I saw that BIG hole in there when we were there (and it was raining hard!!!!!!)
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03-17-2009, 11:41 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
It seemed like a good shower arrangement when I saw it. Not sure that it would work on my 13', though.
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03-18-2009, 05:11 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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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.
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I'll remember that face, and the Hokie Bird (Virginia Tech mascot) will hunt you down : - )
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03-18-2009, 06:33 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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Originally Posted by HokieEscape
I'll remember that face, and the Hokie Bird (Virginia Tech mascot) will hunt you down : - )
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You are just going to love the changes.
Besides, I ain't afreared of no big ol' birdie.
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03-18-2009, 08:55 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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
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03-18-2009, 09:29 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Well, I at least hope he has those big fat tires that produce a low PSI on the surface they go over.
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03-18-2009, 09:40 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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
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03-18-2009, 09:46 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Hi: Jim...The pain can be inflicked "Long Distance"and you'll never know whodoo it!!!
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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03-18-2009, 09:53 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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)
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03-18-2009, 10:40 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Is the skylight glass clear or tinted?
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03-18-2009, 10:56 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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Is the skylight glass clear or tinted?
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We are still looking for one that fits Sandra. Seems I might have cut the hole a bit too big.
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03-18-2009, 11:59 AM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Hokie could use the hole for astronomy. You could stick a good-sized telescope through it.
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03-18-2009, 12:22 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Ron, that is a brilliant idea.
The Hokie Hubble, nice ring to it.
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03-18-2009, 03:19 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Quote:
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)
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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
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03-18-2009, 09:54 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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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.
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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.
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03-18-2009, 10:09 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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03-18-2009, 10:12 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
Doug, some of the mods are meant to be a surprise.
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03-18-2009, 10:14 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
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Doug, some of the mods are meant to be a surprise.
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03-18-2009, 10:18 PM
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Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe
No worries, it will make their anticipation grow.
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