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   Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Wednesday, 01-Apr-2026 04:35:14 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

   Kia Soul bed platform build is a GO!

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 10:07:06 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     I'm 50 years old, and this is the first time I've ever worked with wood. Wow, I was missing out. This is SATISFYING. The build is coming along great! More updates tomorrow.

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 10:13:25 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • dash

     @flwwhtrbt I can't unsee that now. Totally looks like one to me!
     oversized lime green HotWheels 😂

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     dash (flwwhtrbt@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 10:13:27 JST dash

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     @killyourfm

     I legitimately thought this was a toy race car, and was going to write about it. I think that tells you how much of a wood worker/power tool operator I am -____-

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 10:21:35 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • Hisses with Geese 🌱

     @dasparky that does sound pretty wonderful.

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     Hisses with Geese 🌱 (dasparky@spore.social)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 10:21:37 JST Hisses with Geese 🌱

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     @killyourfm when we had our farm, I loved creating/working on outbuildings for our critters. Satisfying indeed.

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     Koutsie :unverified: (k@layer8.space)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 10:25:24 JST Koutsie :unverified:

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     @killyourfm Are you planning on staying in the muricas only or?

     If you somehow find your way to Finland, come say hi :D

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 22:48:24 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • CapT-Rex :maryland: :nixos:

     @batvin3211 Just a shot in the dark here, but are you sure ANOTHER Stargate is active that you can jump to? :)

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     CapT-Rex :maryland: :nixos: (batvin3211@fosstodon.org)'s status on Thursday, 02-Apr-2026 22:48:25 JST CapT-Rex :maryland: :nixos:

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     @killyourfm your trying to escape by car, I'm trying escape by stargate. But I haven't figured out how to make it really work... 😢

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:20:49 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     The Kia Soul adventure build is finished! The final touch was wrapping it with some carpeting.

     What I love about this setup is the drop screws connecting the two platforms. It's a piece of cake to just lift them out and move the top platform to the back, allowing me to use the back seats.

     Today I'll be trimming the "mattress" to size - a 1.5 inch piece of gel infused memory foam, and a 3 inch piece of high density foam.

     After that: ADVENTURE!

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:28:50 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • TTimo

     @TTimo *Nods* Jealous of your Subaru, but grateful for my Kia :) I'm 5'7" so thankfully I JUST fit in a comfortable sleeping position. Someone tall, though, could easily fit in a diagonal position with this "3 quadrant" build which is why I like it. Some decent storage underneath the platforms, too!

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     TTimo (ttimo@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:28:51 JST TTimo

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     @killyourfm very nice! That's what I got a Subaru for. But I still need to get that setup .

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:40:38 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • PS Jen

     @potatosandwichjen Yea, I tried the bare floor on my Kia but the slope when back seats are down was a bit too much! I've heard the Pacifica is an awesome adventure van.

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     PS Jen (potatosandwichjen@mstdn.social)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:40:39 JST PS Jen

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     @killyourfm This is very cool. We have a non-build bed system for our '17 Pacifica (stow and go seats) using folding cots - the van floor is so uncomfortable but no tracks.

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:49:23 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • Koutsie :unverified:

     @k Hi! You kow, I lived in Croatia between 2017 and 2023, and saw many amazing parts of Europe, but I never made it there -- even though at one point I had entertained MOVING to Finland.

     I would very much like to experience Europe again through this new lens of adventuring and hiking, though.

     I can't promise I'll get there, but I can tell you that my intention is high. The people, the country, and its nature all seem outstanding from a distance.

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     Chalk Outline Hieroglyph (chieroglyph@infosec.exchange)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:54:46 JST Chalk Outline Hieroglyph

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     @killyourfm

     You have a design sketch? I want to do this with our old Honda Odyssey and would love to see what your approach is.

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Saturday, 04-Apr-2026 21:54:46 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • Chalk Outline Hieroglyph

     @chieroglyph Sadly I don't. Aside from basic measurements and deciding on materials, it was a bit of a "build as I go" process.

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:06:56 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     NOW it’s finished! ✅

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:26:57 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • Paul

     @plwt Indeed! Plenty of my smaller totes can fit under there, and things like a camp chair, etc. In fact, now it's time to load it up and see what the potential is!

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     Paul (plwt@mstdn.social)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:26:58 JST Paul

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     @killyourfm Storage space for kit underneath - good idea.

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:30:05 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • Paul

     @plwt Thank you, Paul. I do hope it provides endless adventure and stories :)

     I had some help though -- my best friend was the architect since she's done this for two of her vehicles in the past. Her experience was invaluable and I'm extremely grateful for her.

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     Paul (plwt@mstdn.social)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:30:06 JST Paul

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     @killyourfm The potential is for adventures and stories.

     This looks like a perfect weekend project, as much fun to build as it will be looking forward to using it.

     Very well done!

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:38:28 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • ICareAboutTheWorld

     @ICareAboutTheWorld Thank you very much!

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     ICareAboutTheWorld (icareabouttheworld@mas.to)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:38:29 JST ICareAboutTheWorld

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     @killyourfm Let the adventuring begin! Happy trails.

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:44:22 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     • Cliff'sEsportCorner

     @CliffsEsport Definitely stick to what works for YOU!

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     Cliff'sEsportCorner (cliffsesport@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 05-Apr-2026 02:44:23 JST Cliff'sEsportCorner

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     @killyourfm i've thought of doing similar with my Prius, but so far occasional sleeping in reclined seats has worked and simplified storage. Lets you use the seat heaters as well

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     Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒 (killyourfm@layer8.space)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Apr-2026 11:01:31 JST Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

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     And now she's ready for a roof cargo box! GREAT PROGRESS!