Lets see your expedition rigs! [Archive] - Page 4

saline

11-28-2009, 07:37 PM

Our traveling rig:

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5206/pb040055.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4153/p9040016.jpg

Sorry,
2004 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB-50
6.0l Diesel
Atlas II transfer case
Dynatrac 60 front
46 Gallon fuel tank
2k watt inverter
microwave
fridge
furnace
sink
water heater
16 gal water internal & 20gal outside
We have been super happy with this new to us rig. We have spent 52 nights in it over the last 8 months.
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3148/p7290010.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5660/img8657.jpg

CDA 455

11-28-2009, 09:25 PM

Very nice!

Dumb question:

Any high center of gravity feeling or issues?

saline

11-30-2009, 08:47 AM

Very nice!

Dumb question:

Any high center of gravity feeling or issues?

No, most of the weight is down low and when it is fully loaded it doesn't seem any more top heavy than my Xterra. It feels very stable. I have learned to take off road travel a bit slower now though as the van is big and very heavy (10,000lbs).

TJVigilante

11-30-2009, 06:00 PM

10k...wow. The south pole ice challenger 6x6 was only 8k when they weighed it before getting on the plane. I guess all that stuff inside makes a difference...but still, over a ton?

Oh never mind...it was 11k pounds without gear. Carry on. :D

saline

11-30-2009, 08:24 PM

derek840378

11-30-2009, 09:20 PM

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3148/p7290010.jpg

That's a helluva grade up ahead!:eek:

crawlerdad

11-30-2009, 10:25 PM

Here is my rig on its way from germany, should be here late May. It is a 1979 U1100 or 416 Unimog, which will be my DD and expedition rig.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/Docfranco/shippingmog.jpg
I plan to put my fourwheel pop-up in the bed and keep the drive train all stock.

Where is this thing now? Have you done anything to it? I saw a two door that looked like that in San Diego with a sleep over camper on it.

SwampFox89@aol.com

12-02-2009, 11:19 AM

That's a helluva grade up ahead!:eek:

some kids around me took a bunch of those signs and flipped them 90 like that one. gave the truckers a loop :laughing:

Phily

12-02-2009, 04:33 PM

Sorry,
2004 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB-50
6.0l Diesel
Atlas II transfer case
Dynatrac 60 front
46 Gallon fuel tank
2k watt inverter
microwave
fridge
furnace
sink
water heater
16 gal water internal & 20gal outside
We have been super happy with this new to us rig. We have spent 52 nights in it over the last 8 months.
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3148/p7290010.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5660/img8657.jpg

Very nice, I'm very jealous.

Jeff@TheQuadShop

12-03-2009, 01:55 PM

where are all the waggy adv rigs?
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/icepritchard/100_1347-2.jpg
360/auto/D44's,4.88's LSD's, full resto,35's.
Expo rig in work

Here's mine...

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/woody-001/189479283_W9TVx-S.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/89-GW-012/189478601_ZgwD7-S.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/89-GW-013/189478716_T6EYZ-L.jpg

josh hennen

12-09-2009, 10:58 AM

Here is a link to my thread in the Toyota truck section:http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=838606&highlight=death+metal

wanderer-RRORC

12-09-2009, 01:11 PM

Here is a link to my thread in the Toyota truck section:http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=838606&highlight=death+metal

OH no ya dont..ya gotta PIMP that girl!!

pix...

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/toyvanman/roofpainted414.jpg
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/toyvanman/roofpainted408.jpg
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/toyvanman/roofpainted405.jpg
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josh hennen

12-09-2009, 01:28 PM

Well thanks! I just didn't want to post stuff over in this part of the forum that was somewhere else but did think that it at least should be mentioned over here as my real plans were to use it as an expo vehicle and not a hard core wheeler even though it doesnt do to bad at that.

It is still a work in progress. I currently have it all tore down to do a lot of body work and paint. Future plans include a second gas tank behind the rear axle, on board air, an exo-cage with swing out spare tire and water carier, built in storage for camping gear, tools and spare parts and other stuff. The seats used to fold into a bed but I screwed that up when I did the rear suspension so I will have to refigure the rear seat so it can lay flat again. Also the side door will be converted to flip up instead of slide out and I want to figure out a tent setup that can be attached to the rear hatch and side door when both are in the up position. Oh I am also going to put lockers in and beef up the steering. At the moment this is all on hold as I have no $$$ but hopefully with my tax return I can get started again.

Muddy Oval

12-09-2009, 01:32 PM

Here's mine- Been around the world (literally) once already. Plans to go cross-country and up to Denali and arctic circle next summer.
Took a lot to restore it- previous owner painted the truck with house paint and a brush over all the original markings/decals etc. It was a basket case just about. It has all the original equipment and documentation from the Longitude Expedition once again. Still have a few things to do to get it perfect again.
http://www.muddyoval.com/images/DATW/datw24.jpg
http://www.muddyoval.com/images/DATW/datw38.jpg

The Adam Blaster

12-09-2009, 09:54 PM

Here's mine-

How much weight do you have up on the roof and do you feel it affects the handling of the truck?

mrtoddb

12-09-2009, 10:20 PM

Glad you like :)

Yep its highway friendly, I bought it in Germany and drove it back to the UK, its still on baby tyres but I have a set of 20" wheels now so it wont be long before its on single 14.5R20's all round. It cruises (on the little wheels) at 60mph so 70mph should be no prob on the adult sized XZLs.

The cab is pretty much silent, it has all the usual toys (power steering, 6 speed box, 2 speed transfer, air brakes, a WORKING :eek: exhaust brake, erberspacher diesel heater, sprung cab, air sprung seats, gun turret) everything works and is generally mint condition :smokin:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/13092%20edit.jpg
The middle seat is missing but they turn up on ebay every now and then

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/13094%20edit.jpg
seats 4 comfortably in the back, we will adapt the bench seats so they convert into 2 bunks, we can get another 2 in the front of the cab, a fridge, a coffee maker and a playstation will go in between the front and rear seats (we drive some pretty long hauls)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/IMGP7691.JPG
thats about 36,000 miles from new. Maggie motors are million milers, plenty of life left!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/13095%20edit.jpg
Magirus BF 6L 913T, Magirus are the oldest engine makers in the world, these and Tatras were the motors specified for the vehicles working on the trans siberian highway, hard as nails.

The DOKA's (double kabine) were German army driver training vehicles hence the extra mirrors on the rear doors, they are kinda handy though :)

Theres a bucket load of overland LKWs that hook up for a meeting in Germany called Willys Treffen (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31723), some ugly, some truly saucy - take a look

The other family friendly option was the smaller 90-16 but because of the all the junk we haul for racing we had to go with the 110-17 mother ship,

90-16's look like this, the THW has released a whole heap of them for sale so prices are pretty good if anyones interested;
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/5d71_24.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/open%202.jpg

wow...just wow. There are some rigs that are beyond words in there that I will only ever dream of owning. Very nice, thanks for sharing!

Muddy Oval

12-10-2009, 06:18 AM

How much weight do you have up on the roof and do you feel it affects the handling of the truck?

The roof tent has gotta weigh 130 easy, and the Hannibal tank racks w/empty cans maybe 20. The rear gear box is kept empty most of the time except for a couple of folding chairs. I put my bedding etc in there when I head off to the woods, so it isn't too bad. The Hannibal rack is mostly aluminum. The suspension on this thing is horribly stiff. It's got the stiffest springs in it I've ever witnessed and it rides like a friggin ox cart without lots of weight on it. I recently had 1000 lbs of wood pellets in the trunk and it actually rode better. I'd change the springs to something that doesn't suck, but I want to keep it original. My other Disco had a Maggiolina roof tent and Wilderness rack and it made the weight more obvious when driving, but it has a soft and flexy suspension. Much better off road and on the highway- the tradeoff is in weight carrying capability and mid-speed handling.

Since the TV show this truck was in has been airing a lot lately in the US, I can't even go get gas somewhere without people asking about it and taking pictures of it.

gabroxy

12-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Here's mine...

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/woody-001/189479283_W9TVx-S.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/89-GW-012/189478601_ZgwD7-S.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/89-GW-013/189478716_T6EYZ-L.jpg

WOW !! love the bushwackers on that waggy

specs ???

larryboy

12-11-2009, 10:20 PM

Looked thru the thread and it's time for another two wheeler.

2007 Husqvarna TE610

She went thru various stages until I had it dialed in and by then it was worn out...20,000 miles in two years.

Nav system, Garmin Zumo 450 and Garmin 376c, plus a roll chart:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/IMGP4844.jpg

My favorite top plate rack that was on it for the final trip:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/RandomJunk003.jpg

Added some wings to the skidplate and saved myself a holed case a time or two:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/Jan2009035.jpg

Headlight, Baja Designs Soltek 8":

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/DeathValley2008/OptioDeathValley2008131.jpg

Badass light!! :eek:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/DeathValley2008/OptioDeathValley2008154.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/DeathValley2008/OptioDeathValley2008468.jpg

All loaded up, Dirtbagz saddle bagz and top duffle bag. I could survive Death Valley for 12 days without buying anything except gas.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/DeathValley2008/OptioDeathValley2008645.jpg

Typical setup for many, many days on the trail:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/DSC00159.jpg

Me and the Husky did 6500 miles on dirt thru 10 states this year, nice little 23 day trip.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/The%20West/Stills%20From%20GoPro/States.gif

Scott39

12-12-2009, 12:50 AM

Looked thru the thread and it's time for another two wheeler.

2007 Husqvarna TE610

She went thru various stages until I had it dialed in and by then it was worn out...20,000 miles in two years.

Nav system, Garmin Zumo 450 and Garmin 376c, plus a roll chart:
My favorite top plate rack that was on it for the final trip:

Added some wings to the skidplate and saved myself a holed case a time or two:
Headlight, Baja Designs Soltek 8":

Badass light!! :eek:
All loaded up, Dirtbagz saddle bagz and top duffle bag. I could survive Death Valley for 12 days without buying anything except gas.

Typical setup for many, many days on the trail:
Me and the Husky did 6500 miles on dirt thru 10 states this year, nice little 23 day trip.
Nice setup! I have read some of your ride reports on ADV rider, great reports!
I can't wait until I can do some longer offroad rides...

dangerous toy

12-12-2009, 09:21 AM

Diesel Smoke

12-12-2009, 09:27 AM

that looks like an awesome trip, ive got a couple decent ones planned for my Hus FE 650 this spring, i wanna do the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route, its about 900 miles on dirt from where i live to the cali border. I'd love to hear about some more of your trips, guess i better get over the ADVrider.

OBDR is worth it!! I've done section of the trail, but never completed the entire thing. Make it a priority, and you'll be glad you did.

SwampFox89@aol.com

12-12-2009, 06:41 PM

Nice bike! I wasn't familiar with Baja Designs so I went to check out the site, they got some cool stuff on there! and holy expensive headlight batman! I liked it till I saw the price at the bottom of the page. :(

larryboy

12-12-2009, 09:40 PM

that looks like an awesome trip, ive got a couple decent ones planned for my Hus FE 650 this spring, i wanna do the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route, its about 900 miles on dirt from where i live to the cali border. I'd love to hear about some more of your trips, guess i better get over the ADVrider.

I did the OBDR on this last trip. I've done the whole thing before from Walla Walla to Lakeview, so I added a few things this time. Same screen name at adv and I still need to upload my gps files to the last report. I did the OBDR, Continental Divide and the Trans America Trail from Oklahoma back to home.

BlueXJBuddy

12-13-2009, 02:03 PM

89 sub. currently getting a 1st gen cummins. the 6.2 ran wvo the 5.9 will also. 30 gallon diesel tank & 47 gallons of vegg. will be adding veggie tanks on the outside of the frame rails kinda like the truckers have not sure what the final fuel capacity will b.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q32/pologuy1441/burban/920a3fde.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q32/pologuy1441/burban/IMG_0133.jpg
the replacement engine
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q32/pologuy1441/burban/IMG_0215.jpg

larryboy

12-13-2009, 06:22 PM

89 sub. currently getting a 1st gen cummins. the 6.2 ran wvo the 5.9 will also. 30 gallon diesel tank & 47 gallons of vegg. will be adding veggie tanks on the outside of the frame rails kinda like the truckers have not sure what the final fuel capacity will b.

Nice project!! Are you going to use the saddle tanks that used to come on the GM diesels?

BlueXJBuddy

12-13-2009, 07:02 PM

nah im going to have custom tanks made. i need the heater lines running thru coils to help heat the veggie oil. its gonna b a slow build but it should b a lot of fun.

Stonecoast

12-13-2009, 10:12 PM

Posted this rig in here a while back and had a couple pics of a trip it took last year at this time. Started off up here in Maine, ventured down to Zipolite, Mexico and returned a little over a month later. My buddy took his wife, their daughter and a 180lb great dane named Ballast.

They also toted down a Rokon Trailbreaker on a hitch carrier.

Other than a brake caliper issue in the slums of mexico city, everything worked as planned.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/aaronsbarker/Millers/Van1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/aaronsbarker/Millers/Van2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/aaronsbarker/Millers/Van3.jpg
if you look careful at the last pic, which was taken on the beach in Zipolite, there's another cool O.D. expo rig. I'll see if there are any more of it.

pennsylvaniaboy

12-14-2009, 06:25 AM

this kinda qualifies for this thread...but i was in pittsburgh, pa and saw a sweet looking pinzgauzer. yellow with mtr's and it was the smaller model.

bump for a cool thread

12-14-2009, 11:16 PM

bluexj- working on some thing similar don't know if you;ve got a tranny lined up or not yet but check this out

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-powertrain/41978-nv5600-fso6406a-6-speed-fuller.html

bulletproof and cheap parts

MilTroy

12-22-2009, 04:52 PM

Dang guys, some BA rigs here... didnt know POR was so full of Expedition rigs. Glad to see it! Keep em coming!
"POR" isn't the PBB is :flipoff2: We do have a member with a kick ass 4x4 Van though. :D

Phily

12-25-2009, 01:23 PM

Scott39

12-25-2009, 11:38 PM

BlueXJBuddy

12-26-2009, 12:02 AM

Scott39

12-26-2009, 12:29 AM

i bought a nv4500 & np205 for the burb. 12 valve, nv4500, np205(twin stick in progress. i cant wait to do front wheel burnouts in front of some ricers) solid ass drive train. not sure if i wanna do a doubler or not... but as is its already like a 1400lb drive train.
i am so in love w/ my cummins. w/ only hand tools i was able to take pretty much the entire bottom end out in about 5 hours. it was my birthday so i was drinking a bit & just taking my time.
Well happy birthday! I love my 95' Cummins, NV4500, HD241 tcase. But I would go with the Atlas instead of the double. Why have two cases when you can just have one stout one.
I don't want to take apart my Dodge drive train, it is super clean with only 138k on it.
I bought it last year with only 120k on it it was like new when I got it, but I would love to use the drive train I have.

sethzilla

12-28-2009, 05:52 PM

Read through the whole thread and was surprised no one had posted up a pic or two of Jack's rigs. So i felt obligated!

http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/ca_images/CA%20jeep%20fnt%20side.jpg

here he is in Baja on a 30 day campout.
http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/ca_images/Baja%20Camp.jpg

Jack is my old landlord and one hell of an industrial engineer. He is a regular on expeditionportal.com and is WAY more knowledgeable than most of us when it comes to overland travels.

check out his vehicles at his website Overland Hardware (http://www.overlandhardware.com/oh-coolstuff.html)

here is a truck we drove back from CT, its tits yo.
http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/libby-images/Libby.jpg

TheRubiProject

12-31-2009, 11:34 AM

renolaw

12-31-2009, 12:08 PM

wanderer-RRORC

12-31-2009, 07:42 PM

RE: http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2007/ECDD_ER/pictures/picture-92.jpg.

There's a guy running this thing a town or two over from me. I see him on the highway once in a while. No doubt a head turner. First time I saw it... "Holy $%&!, WTF is that?"

theres also a company doing 10 of these right now!!...$4400 needs half down rest on delivery

(I dont have a yellow star...so Im not gonna say anything but to look on expedition portal and look for the words FLIP-PACK in the jeep thread)

12-31-2009, 08:59 PM

mrboyle

12-31-2009, 09:38 PM

this spring/summer, I'm going to have to come out that way and check it out. Fruita is what... hour and a half from Glenwood Springs?

Just over an hour. They live right down the road from me, so you better let me know when you are in town. I'll buy lunch.

The Adam Blaster

01-01-2010, 02:06 AM

It's an Earthroamer...

http://www.earthroamer.com/

It is an Earthroamer, but I'm pretty sure the company went out of business...
(I see their site is still up though.)

I found a link to an article about it:
http://www.bcbr.com/article.asp?id=102765

saline

01-01-2010, 09:06 AM

this spring/summer, I'm going to have to come out that way and check it out. Fruita is what... hour and a half from Glenwood Springs?
C'mon down and check it out, send me a PM. It's funny I saw a sweet SMB in the Sportsmans parking lot a few years ago and spoke to the owner. He gave me a quick tour and was kind enough to answer my questions. Fast forward to March of last year...when we went to go test drive a SMB that we found in Montrose it turned out that it was the same van I had drooled over at Sportsmans. Destiny!

SimonInAustralia

01-02-2010, 02:49 PM

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/SimonInAustralia/Jagungal%2017%20to%2019%20July%202009/_MG_0295b.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/SimonInAustralia/Jagungal%2017%20to%2019%20July%202009/_MG_0378b.jpg

three60fish

01-03-2010, 12:47 AM

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All loaded up, Dirtbagz saddle bagz and top duffle bag. I could survive Death Valley for 12 days without buying anything except gas.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/husky%20abuse/DeathValley2008/OptioDeathValley2008645.jpg

Typical setup for many, many days on the trail:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/plunger-ears/DSC00159.jpg

Sorry, but the Honda CT puts the Husky to shame!!!:flipoff2:

the 38 special

01-03-2010, 06:48 AM

acasper708

01-04-2010, 05:36 PM

heres my basicaly stock 05 xterra offroad. ones of these days she will be a nice expo rig.
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/acasper708/offroadin/P4250752.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/acasper708/badlands%20oct%2024th/PA240236.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/acasper708/offroadin/P4250772.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/acasper708/offroadin/P4250787.jpg

PAToyota

01-04-2010, 07:55 PM

A lot of these posts are getting pretty lame - stock vehicles, pickups with a cap on them, SUVs with (maybe) a sleeping bag in the back...

Hoov100

01-04-2010, 07:57 PM

a lot of these posts are getting pretty lame - stock vehicles, pickups with a cap on them, suvs with (maybe) a sleeping bag in the back...

+1

acasper708

01-04-2010, 10:14 PM

I know, I know. I was hesitant to post my truck. Ill post up in a couple yrs with a bad mofo xterra!

The Adam Blaster

01-05-2010, 08:12 AM

I don't really care if you have a stock rig to take you out to interesting places.
But if your rig is relatively un-modded, you should probably take a pic of it in an interesting place. ;)

Hanr3

01-05-2010, 09:09 AM

A lot of these posts are getting pretty lame - stock vehicles, pickups with a cap on them, SUVs with (maybe) a sleeping bag in the back...

and yet 20 yrs ago a stock truck wouldn't make the Rubicon. Today a Voltswagon can make it. Nothing wrong with a stock rig if it gets you to where you want to go. Hell in two weeks my expedition will be a weekend backpacking trip in 20 degree weather. My truck gets me to the trail head. The rest is done with black cadilacs. :flipoff2:

Phily

01-05-2010, 10:21 AM

and yet 20 yrs ago a stock truck wouldn't make the Rubicon. Today a Voltswagon can make it. Nothing wrong with a stock rig if it gets you to where you want to go. Hell in two weeks my expedition will be a weekend backpacking trip in 20 degree weather. My truck gets me to the trail head. The rest is done with black cadilacs. :flipoff2:

yep.

I don't really care if you have a stock rig to take you out to interesting places.
But if your rig is relatively un-modded, you should probably take a pic of it in an interesting place. ;)

agreed. Put chains on your tires go 100 miles off the beatin path, works for me. Expeditions for many people like myself is impossible without traveling a few hundred miles on road.

The Adam Blaster

01-05-2010, 10:26 AM

Expeditions for many people like myself is impossible without traveling a few hundred miles on road.

In some people's opinion, a true "expedition" has become a fictional term because someone, somewhere has already done whatever it is you are planning.
And they did it way more hardcore!!!!! :mad3: :angry: :mad3:
:laughing:

renolaw

01-05-2010, 11:25 AM

and yet 20 yrs ago a stock truck wouldn't make the Rubicon. Today a Voltswagon can make it.

With all due respect, i think you have it reversed. Stockers USED to easily traverse the 'Con, but now a days not the case w/out much damage, etc.

When is the last time you traversed that trail?

Phily

01-05-2010, 02:12 PM

With all due respect, i think you have it reversed. Stockers USED to easily traverse the 'Con, but now a days not the case w/out much damage, etc.

When is the last time you traversed that trail?

Not sure about that, new vehicles have done some evolving.

336wheeler

01-05-2010, 10:39 PM

Four Wheeler Magazine/ the Toyota R&D team wheeled the new Trail Edition 2010 4runner on the 'Con pretty hard, dented it in a few spots... but no breakage.

Hoov100

01-05-2010, 10:47 PM

Four Wheeler Magazine/ the Toyota R&D team wheeled the new Trail Edition 2010 4runner on the 'Con pretty hard, dented it in a few spots... but no breakage.

Thats also a some $40k truck as well.

ajmaudio

01-05-2010, 11:32 PM

Well on another not I was sad to only see one scrambler in this entire thread!! Guess I better get on mine :) Love the FSJ rigs too

Hoov100

01-06-2010, 01:10 AM

If I can scrounge up a good 6bt or some other enormous turbo diesel, this will be my expo rig, I have only seen two of these trucks, this one and the other was for sale in arizona.

badges and title say its a 62 international C120 truck, so thats what i call it.

dana 60 front and a dana 70 rear, np205/203 transfer case, I'm assuming the motor and trans/truck are primarily of dodge origin. Trucks been through 5 foot deep mud and only needed 4wd to pull out a stuck ford!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/hoov100/IH%20c120/DSC00330.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/hoov100/IH%20c120/DSC00323.jpg

the 38 special

01-06-2010, 03:20 AM

Thats also a some $40k truck as well.

Thats how much trucks cost these days because nobody can stand a bench seat and only 2 cup holders anymore. :shaking: Jeeps have always been expensive as :flipoff2: anyways (last 20 years at least).

Diesel Smoke

01-06-2010, 06:47 AM

Hoov100

01-09-2010, 10:27 PM

So, is it stock? If so you really don't have any idea what you are talking about!

Stock ish, I grabbed a disc brake dana 60 from a late 70's dodge van and the dana 70 i grabbed from a 78 dodge truck. Made my own wiring harness and after going through four sets of front wheel bearings, I realized the front axle housing is bent and the truck was parked. I'm assuming its a late 50's early 60's dodge L-6, but their is such little info on that series truck I have to pretty much guess and go by looks.

Diesel Smoke

01-10-2010, 08:47 AM

Stock ish, I grabbed a disc brake dana 60 from a late 70's dodge van and the dana 70 i grabbed from a 78 dodge truck. Made my own wiring harness and after going through four sets of front wheel bearings, I realized the front axle housing is bent and the truck was parked. I'm assuming its a late 50's early 60's dodge L-6, but their is such little info on that series truck I have to pretty much guess and go by looks.

Okay I get what you are saying now. If the engine and trans is stock it's all International, and if the transfer case is stock, then you've got an NP202. There is lots of information on the truck if you now where to look. What you've got is a C120 Travelette (IH's version of the crew cab) It's a good old rig, have fun.

KOWBOY

01-14-2010, 12:14 PM

Lobo2055

01-14-2010, 12:25 PM

Nicely done, Brutus! Very Nice!

jeepinwilson

01-14-2010, 05:10 PM

Nice Brute, that is kind of where I am going with my CJ10A.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn241/jeepnwilson/CJ10Aprofile01.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn241/jeepnwilson/downsized_0111001206a.jpg

Camok5

01-14-2010, 08:48 PM

Base vehicle finally completed. Brute conversion with high-line tube fenders, Dana 60's with ARB's. 40" KM2's. Hemi.

In fab shop now for all the tube work: Swing-out tire carrier, rockers, front grille protection, interior cage, bed cage to hold ARB RTT/awnings at cab height.

Then custom fuel/water tanks and storage drawer system in bed.

Gonna be my campin' rig ... named 'er Brutus. :smokin:

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/kowboyholt/Brutus/20091122_3-1.jpg

Do you have any pics of how you plan on making the bed cage to hold your RTT? Im planning on doing the exact same thing to my short bed DC Tacoma and I also plan on keeping it just below the roof line. I want to have a hoop that that runs behind the cab and also bars that run back to the back part of the bed which would mean the tent would have to open towards the back. Just looking for different ideas? Hear is a pic of what I kinda plan on doing but havent figured out the mounting for the RTT yet.

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6667/forsale011.jpg

KOWBOY

01-15-2010, 07:10 AM

Nicely done, Brutus! Very Nice!

Nice Brute ...

Thanks.

Do you have any pics of how you plan on making the bed cage to hold your RTT?

Only in my mind. :idea:

Tent flops open Passenger side. Awnings on both driver's side and off the ass-end. :smokin:

RustyNailJustin

01-15-2010, 02:22 PM

Booger Weldz

01-15-2010, 03:03 PM

Camok5

01-15-2010, 08:29 PM

just finishing her up....still need to add the expedition specific ingredients

2002 v6 double cab
diamond front arb, etc, etc FOA 16'' coilovers on a homemeade 3link with panhard....37x17 bfg ATs...dual ultimate marlin cases(229:1) spare tire carrier rear bumper with gas cans, etc...

needs bed tent, on board microwave from my last truck and maybe a matching trailer? i plan to spend a week in colorado with my wife living in it this summer

Now thats its drivable you ready for the campershell or have your plans changed? If you are still interested let me know, I had another idea that might be easier then the bed cage swap. I love your front bumper and want one just like it but with side protection that would run from the stinger to the corner ends.

chrisevans2645

01-16-2010, 01:53 AM

i know i posted my truck awhile back but here it is on a 3 day camping trip. in the trailer is a truck bedz air mattress and soft lightweight stuff like sleeping bags. i just stripped a camper shell that was falling apart but had a good frame. gives it sort of a covered wagon look. the heavier stuff was put in the truck. i'm thinking about using the fuel tanks to supply the truck or maybe a generator mounted on the tongue and building a 12 volt swamp cooler. i might add a tool box on the tongue also but i need to be able to jack knife it without damaging it. it did really well as long as i didn't have to turn aroundhttp://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs194.snc3/20154_236691961523_660066523_3225074_5527294_n.jpg

KOWBOY

01-16-2010, 06:23 AM

I never knew you were a Jeep guy. That thing is sweet! Jeep with some character:smokin:

Thanks Brother. Sold ev'ry rig I owned ... includin' the Cruiser ... to buy this one. Off-road capabilities with excellent road manners to boot. Can't wait till I get 'er rigged out for campin'.

Phily

01-16-2010, 10:50 AM

Booger Weldz

01-16-2010, 12:51 PM

Now thats its drivable you ready for the campershell or have your plans changed? If you are still interested let me know, I had another idea that might be easier then the bed cage swap. I love your front bumper and want one just like it but with side protection that would run from the stinger to the corner ends.

i could definteily make you a front bumper to trade if its the weld to the frame not a bolt on?? i can do the bolt on as well, its just stronger and easier if it welds on??

chrisevans2645

01-16-2010, 02:25 PM

Gotta see more picks of this Cummins/F350. Nice rig.

thanks, i have more pics on facebook but it's still pretty rough. the fab work is strong but there's not as much attention to detail as some rigs on here. i'd rather worry about strength and building it right than put in the extra time and money to make everything look pretty. i still have a lot to do including rebuilding the floor and firewall and adding skid plates and i desperately need soundproofing. it works well though despite not being finished.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=131788&id=660066523&l=240ade349e
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=102090&id=660066523&l=db15bc8e56
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=104277&id=660066523&l=17cf868eae

wanderer-RRORC

01-16-2010, 04:39 PM

ihttp://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs194.snc3/20154_236691961523_660066523_3225074_5527294_n.jpg

not to sound gay or nothin....but ima rub my chubby to yer rig tonight...:D

Phily

01-17-2010, 12:46 AM

thanks, i have more pics on facebook but it's still pretty rough. the fab work is strong but there's not as much attention to detail as some rigs on here. i'd rather worry about strength and building it right than put in the extra time and money to make everything look pretty. i still have a lot to do including rebuilding the floor and firewall and adding skid plates and i desperately need soundproofing. it works well though despite not being finished.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=131788&id=660066523&l=240ade349e
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=102090&id=660066523&l=db15bc8e56
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=104277&id=660066523&l=17cf868eae

Front drive shaft carrier bearing! I'm assuming you got a Eaton 5 spd? What are all are you using the air for? Even more impressed with the rig now that I've seen those facebook pictures.

chrisevans2645

01-17-2010, 07:37 AM

Front drive shaft carrier bearing! I'm assuming you got a Eaton 5 spd? What are all are you using the air for? Even more impressed with the rig now that I've seen those facebook pictures.

yeah the front driveshaft is a little long:D no, it's an eaton fuller but it's a 13 double over:grinpimp: with about a 12:1 granny low i rarely use low range in the transfer case. works great although shifting off road can be a pain with no synchros. the air is for shifting and the locker, air tools, and winch clutch.

Phily

01-17-2010, 10:45 PM

yeah the front driveshaft is a little long:D no, it's an eaton fuller but it's a 13 double over:grinpimp: with about a 12:1 granny low i rarely use low range in the transfer case. works great although shifting off road can be a pain with no synchros. the air is for shifting and the locker, air tools, and winch clutch.

I'm starting to realize I have done absolutely nothing with my life, and I'm years away from building something like that.

:(

:(

MT-Toy

01-18-2010, 12:07 AM

locrwln

01-18-2010, 06:16 PM

Don't know if I can compete with that truck. Here is my Expo' rig.

Specs:
1996 FZJ80 Landcruiser
Factory Lockers
4.88 gears
Slee 4inch lift
35 inch tires
Ham Radio
Dual Batteries (finishing that up)
OBA (York, still working on that also)
24 gallon Auxillary fuel tank
ARB front bumper
MM 9500 winch
Slee Step sliders
4x4 Labs rear bumper kit, my own swing outs
Waeco 50L refrigerator
IPOR skid plate
Snorkle (dorkle)

Those are most of the major things. It has taken me and my wife all over Nevada/California/Utah

Now for the pics.

Obligatory Golden Crack pic.
http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Rockcrawling/Moab-2008/moab-2008-031/610175144_kWdDC-M.jpg (http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Rockcrawling/Moab-2008/9148907_yKvMD/1/#610175144_kWdDC-A-LB)

Immigrant trail in the Black Rock
http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exploring/Black-Rock-Desert-May-2009/black-rock-0509-004/538893740_yPfKt-M.jpg (http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exploring/Black-Rock-Desert-May-2009/8241097_Yjc4d/1/#538893740_yPfKt-A-LB)

Sweetwater Range at 11600 ft
http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exploring/Sweetwater-Mountain-Trips/sweetwater-2008-030/496606081_Ff38g-M.jpg (http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exploring/Sweetwater-Mountain-Trips/7687580_6nhFd/1/#496606081_Ff38g-A-LB)

Central Nevada (yes it was a road)
http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exlporing/Central-Nevada-Tour-June-2009/central-nevada-09-024/563641506_33PJM-M.jpg (http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exlporing/Central-Nevada-Tour-June-2009/8557925_BcLHm/1/#563641506_33PJM-A-LB)

Jack

chrisevans2645

01-18-2010, 06:25 PM

Central Nevada (yes it was a road)
http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exlporing/Central-Nevada-Tour-June-2009/central-nevada-09-024/563641506_33PJM-M.jpg (http://locrwln.smugmug.com/Exlporing/Central-Nevada-Tour-June-2009/8557925_BcLHm/1/#563641506_33PJM-A-LB)

Jack

that traction mat, isn't it a little heavy/ big. i have 2 of them but they're to big of a PITA for me to carry around. i guess i would if i thought i would need them. i'm just wondering where you carry them and if you cut them down at all?

locrwln

01-18-2010, 06:34 PM

that traction mat, isn't it a little heavy/ big. i have 2 of them but they're to big of a PITA for me to carry around. i guess i would if i thought i would need them. i'm just wondering where you carry them and if you cut them down at all?

Actually it was lying in the weeds next to that spot. We kind of figured the owners of the cabin we were getting to, at some point had used them in that spot. I couldn't imagine carrying those either.

Jack

85blue4runner

01-21-2010, 10:17 PM

[Hijack] what did you do to get the EF 13 speed tranny behind the Cummins motor?

chrisevans2645

01-22-2010, 01:26 AM

[Hijack] what did you do to get the EF 13 speed tranny behind the Cummins motor?

SAE #2 flywheel and clutch housing, and a 14"flywheel and clutch. You're supposed to use the 1.5" input shaft but I went with the 2" anyway. the pilot bushing was a standard size and my clutch options were slightly limited but i got a twin disk easy pedal rated for 1200 or so ftlb's (or is it lpft?). that's more than i need and i just float gears anyway. I'm still working on a pneumatic clutch setup. someday i'd like to find a 8.9, p-pump it, and drop it in there so i could have a true jake brake:evil: thats way down the road though and i don't know if it's even possible

NateK

01-23-2010, 03:01 AM

Over the past 4 nights I read this whole thread...
I bookmarked many posts and links.

This thing should be a sticky.

I'm building my 2010 Tundra into an expo rig.:flipoff2:
Still sorting out the details, but it'll be done eventually.
This weekend I'm installing a backing plate behind the rear seats to store my axe, shovel, fire extinguisher, and possibly the Hi-Lift.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/Sharpsy72/Truck/DSC01040.jpg
Sorry about the crap pic...

aloharover

01-23-2010, 12:03 PM

A lot of these posts are getting pretty lame - stock vehicles, pickups with a cap on them, SUVs with (maybe) a sleeping bag in the back...

Are you familiar with the 1955 London-Singapore Overland?

Phily

01-23-2010, 10:04 PM

SAE #2 flywheel and clutch housing, and a 14"flywheel and clutch. You're supposed to use the 1.5" input shaft but I went with the 2" anyway. the pilot bushing was a standard size and my clutch options were slightly limited but i got a twin disk easy pedal rated for 1200 or so ftlb's (or is it lpft?). that's more than i need and i just float gears anyway. I'm still working on a pneumatic clutch setup. someday i'd like to find a 8.9, p-pump it, and drop it in there so i could have a true jake brake:evil: thats way down the road though and i don't know if it's even possible

I'd get some more opinions on that one. The C series Cummins don't seem to be as reliable as the B series. The B series is one stout motor even compared to all it's bigger siblings.

85blue4runner

01-24-2010, 09:26 AM

Phily

01-24-2010, 03:12 PM

the 8.9L motor is an ISL, not a C series, though it is based on the 8.3L C series, which does not have a real jake brake (only available on ISL and up) Exhaust brakes are available for the C series from Jacobs and others. The mechanical 8.3L is 12 valve and the ISC is 24 valve just like the B series motors. They also changed year models approximately the same time.

Scheid builds bad ass mechanical 8.3 CTA motors and 700hp/2000 lb. ft. is pretty easy to do with basic mods (injectors, intake/exhaust, turbo, pump, etc and leaving the rest of the motor stock.)

That would take care of pulling anything you could ever want :D

Yes, but what are you pulling that you need that much torque? Both of my Cummins ended up doing 500 and 600 ish foot pounds and that was plenty. Parts for the B series are easier to come by as well. Something to think about. Regardless your truck is going to be badass regardless. But owning a B series I think is the way to go. Besides, the heavier the engine, the worse the ballast. And even the 4bt's are just as heavy as most IDI diesels.

chrisevans2645

01-24-2010, 10:48 PM

honestly i love the 5.9 but the only drawback is the lack of a jake brake. i know that exhaust brakes can work just as well and jacobs even makes one but i would love to have a true jake brake on a pickup. it's unlikely though. there is a guy on powerstroke nation who's boss put a 8.9 in an f350 but i hate computers

Phily

01-25-2010, 10:26 AM

89breaker

01-25-2010, 10:43 AM

85blue4runner

01-25-2010, 08:51 PM

well no one NEEDS 700hp/2000 TQ, but damn that shit would be cool...especially with a Jake....:D

Marc P

01-25-2010, 09:59 PM

I guess my rig qualifies as an expedition rig...I built it so I could take the family camping, play in the rocks, and still drive it home....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/rcfunx4003.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/marcinsandstoneP1010388.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/IMG_8598.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/holcomb1.jpg

broncdawg

01-25-2010, 10:58 PM

No mistaking the John Bull trail, but where's that canyon? Nice rig.

Marc P

01-25-2010, 11:00 PM

Sandstone Canyon in Anza Borrego

E-ROC

01-28-2010, 12:26 PM

nothin badass but little by little....http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn205/E-ROC34/4runner/th_4runner002.jpg (http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn205/E-ROC34/4runner/?action=view&current=4runner002.jpg)

Burnttoastburgos

01-28-2010, 07:38 PM

[QUOTE=Marc P;10931722]I guess my rig qualifies as an expedition rig...I built it so I could take the family camping, play in the rocks, and still drive it home....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/marcinsandstoneP1010388.jpg

And THATS what its all about...great set-up man!!

john101477

02-01-2010, 06:33 PM

I guess my rig qualifies as an expedition rig...I built it so I could take the family camping, play in the rocks, and still drive it home....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/rcfunx4003.jpg

First off I am gonna say nice capable 4runner. I have a 1st gen and love the runners.
Speaking in terms of an expo rig though, you seem to fall a bit short IMO. Like my own 4runner, it falls short of a crawler, and short of an expo, it is just a Nice capable off road vehicle. A good expo rig just has certain essential things for extended trips such as being able to go for a week with out stopping at the gas station.
Just my 2 cents

JESSE_at_TLT

02-01-2010, 07:36 PM

Bah. The whole 'that's not expo, this is expo' thing is fucking ghey. Most of us are just building capable camping rigs.

Marc P

02-01-2010, 09:48 PM

First off I am gonna say nice capable 4runner. I have a 1st gen and love the runners.
Speaking in terms of an expo rig though, you seem to fall a bit short IMO. Like my own 4runner, it falls short of a crawler, and short of an expo, it is just a Nice capable off road vehicle. A good expo rig just has certain essential things for extended trips such as being able to go for a week with out stopping at the gas station.
Just my 2 cents

I would need to carry a gas station with me...:flipoff2:

NateK

02-02-2010, 12:47 PM

First off I am gonna say nice capable 4runner. I have a 1st gen and love the runners.
Speaking in terms of an expo rig though, you seem to fall a bit short IMO. Like my own 4runner, it falls short of a crawler, and short of an expo, it is just a Nice capable off road vehicle. A good expo rig just has certain essential things for extended trips such as being able to go for a week with out stopping at the gas station.
Just my 2 cents
I would need to carry a gas station with me...:flipoff2:
That or park it. :laughing:
As would I at the moment, though I am brainstorming a 1k mi range.:flipoff2:

UCTJ

02-02-2010, 05:01 PM

Bah. The whole 'that's not expo, this is expo' thing is fucking ghey. Most of us are just building capable camping rigs.

I agree. I mean realistically how many people out there who have an "expo" rig are taking it from the USA to Argentina etc? I get the whole idea of an expo rig going long distances here in the USA or into Canada and Mexico but when I think of a true expo rig I think of somebody driving across Africa or to South America etc. What one person feels or thinks is an expedition may differ from another.

kerrye

02-02-2010, 10:23 PM

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu319/dkedwards/fusotreasureisland-2.jpg

My Fuso FG.

88beast

02-02-2010, 11:10 PM

my beast
88 ford 250 7.3 diesel with stroker crank tuned ip
e450 rear and 550 springs
cobra 29 nh st cb and 102 whip
still have the d44 front though i think ill keep it (yes im insane)
ive taken it everywhere in the local mountains itd fit
its got every thing skid plated or covered by the frame
power inverter in engine bay outlets in cab
2857516 mudders
dont diss the parking lot pics ill get more next time im out
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/hotrod220257/the%20beast/13.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/hotrod220257/the%20beast/12.jpg
now for the future
im going to make a fabric cover for the rear thatll go over the bed liek acap and attach to the headache rack
and a hitch mounted hammock mount
then a 2 inch front lift so i can fit 37's
holset hx35 turbo
and finally i need spares so im going for 2 mounted vertical in the bed and a few jerry cans i havnt made a rack for yet

lastly the m101a1 millitary trailer itll pull over a 12 inch dia log so im going to upfit that to hold a lot more gear like tent for 8 people
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/hotrod220257/the%20beast/Photo_121308_0021.jpg

john101477

02-02-2010, 11:45 PM

Bah. The whole 'that's not expo, this is expo' thing is fucking ghey. Most of us are just building capable camping rigs.

then post it in the fucking building a capable camping rig thread lol :flipoff2:

climbingchris

02-06-2010, 07:36 AM

This is my truck

http://www.themorgans.info/expedition/images/threesixteenth/PICT0478.jpg

http://www.climbingchris.f9.co.uk/101/pics/PICT1200%20equator%20%28Small%29.jpg

http://www.climbingchris.f9.co.uk/morocco2007/PICT4240%20%28Small%29.JPG

Completed a year long UK to Cape Town trip in 2003/4, so I guess that qualifies her as an expedition truck. The last photo is from a 3 week jaunt down to Morocco in 2007.

Chris

85blue4runner

02-06-2010, 10:30 AM

that Fuso FG is one of the nicest camper conversions that I have seen. Most of them including Doug Hackney's looks like they were built by a three year old playing with blocks and toy trucks. :barf: Maybe they cherish function over form, but the Europeans and Aussies kick our asses on design and style in many cases. Are you Kerry on Expo?

Is the blue and yellow one above a Bedford lorry?

mrstang01

02-06-2010, 10:50 AM

This is my truck

Completed a year lonk UK to Cape Town trip in 2003/4, so I guess that qualifies her as an expedition truck. The last photo is from a 3 week jaunt down to Morocco in 2007.

Chris

More details, that's a cool looking rig!

climbingchris

02-06-2010, 12:22 PM

Not a Bedford but a 1977 Land Rover 101 Ambulance body I converted for the trip.

We left October 2003, headed through Europe to Turkey then south through Syria and Jordan, accross the Red Sea to Egypt then south along the East coast mostly until we reached Malawi when we headed west to Botswana and Namibia then the west coast of ZA.

Loads of photos and bits here http://www.themorgans.info/expedition/index.php

Chris

the 38 special

02-09-2010, 11:00 PM

http://www.themorgans.info/expedition/images/threesixteenth/PICT0478.jpg

Aerodynamic like a Brick. :p

What an awesome truck!

Mikel

02-10-2010, 10:40 AM

truckermatt01

02-11-2010, 10:55 AM

Here's mine.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.06cc7250ac.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?06cc7250ac.jpg)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.435aad4528.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?435aad4528.jpg)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.931b81c7a3.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?931b81c7a3.jpg)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.c0237b40d8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?c0237b40d8.jpg)

wanderer-RRORC

02-11-2010, 08:34 PM

Here's mine.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.c0237b40d8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?c0237b40d8.jpg)

NICE JOB on the topper inside!! very clean!! looks well laid out...im gonna steal that drawer idea!! (got one in the linen closet!)

truckermatt01

02-11-2010, 09:16 PM

haha thanks alot. i had it planned out in my head for like a month before i did anything. i got the drawers at home depot for like 9 bucks and the carpet at walmart for 20 bucks.

jtr

02-12-2010, 09:35 PM

NateK

02-13-2010, 01:25 AM

If you don't mind me asking....where in central Nevada? It is our backyard.

:laughing:

MedicMog

02-14-2010, 03:27 AM

Heres mine 1968 Mercedes Unimog, Ambulance, has 4 litters/cot's and heater, etc.. Last served with the Belgian Army saw action in former Yugoslavia.

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/medicmog/mog/68mog.jpg

mrstang01

02-14-2010, 04:51 AM

Nice ride, where did you find that around here?

Michael

NateK

02-14-2010, 11:44 AM

PoorBoyota26

02-21-2010, 11:41 PM

The new expo. Project
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/KnAph0t0s/Tacod%20Taco/IMG_3179.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/KnAph0t0s/Tacod%20Taco/IMG_3175.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/KnAph0t0s/Tacod%20Taco/IMG_3235.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/KnAph0t0s/Tacod%20Taco/0212001552.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/KnAph0t0s/Tacod%20Taco/0221001109.jpg

The Adam Blaster

02-22-2010, 08:39 AM

PoorBoy, can I ask how you did on the price of the wrecked truck?
I'm curious what something like that would go for...

PoorBoyota26

02-23-2010, 01:32 AM

It's a super special case. I got it from my father-in-law who bought it for the tow bill. I paid 1k for it and have 2500 in it thus far. The body work stillneeds to be done to the cab and that involves painting and some more money but the title is clear not totaled and the insurance company apraised it at 16k, if body was fixed professionally. I have a friend that runs a parts business Northern Colorado Autoparts (http://northerncoloradoautoparts.com/default.aspx) he's always got something worth a look.

yotasmob

02-24-2010, 11:25 PM

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/medicmog/mog/68mog.jpg
;)

I love it! That is exactly what I want to do some day. Way cool.

The Adam Blaster

02-25-2010, 11:57 AM

Dirtygerman

02-25-2010, 03:50 PM

dual ultimate marlin cases(229:1)

and I thought my 200:1 was low lol... :D

john101477

03-04-2010, 07:45 PM

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu319/dkedwards/fusotreasureisland-2.jpg

My Fuso FG.

Nice FUSO, I like the hackneys for function but this camper would have much less wind resistance. I sure wish my Isuzu was 4wd.

TimsJeep

03-09-2010, 03:47 PM

still working on it. Have a long ways to go to finish but I am off to a good start.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu152/timscrawler/IMG_2365.jpghttp://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu152/timscrawler/IMG_2366.jpghttp://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu152/timscrawler/IMG_2373.jpghttp://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu152/timscrawler/IMG_2368.jpg

goinbigger

03-10-2010, 09:45 AM

You need to hit enter after each image.

But nice truck.

Gomer

03-10-2010, 10:24 AM

You need to hit enter after each image.

Why?

SimonInAustralia

03-10-2010, 01:55 PM

Why?

To put the pictures above/below each other, rather than side by side.

Makes it easier to view, so you don't have to scroll left to right to see all the photos.

I didn't realise there was more than one photo, until he mentioned it.

TimsJeep

03-10-2010, 06:30 PM

looks stacked to me. I think you set up is wrong.

SimonInAustralia

03-10-2010, 06:50 PM

looks stacked to me. I think you set up is wrong.

Nope, in Internet Explorer it shows them side by side, in Firefox they are stacked one above the other.

Doesn't really matter to me, but putting an enter between image links would make it easier for some of us (on IE) to view.

TimsJeep

03-10-2010, 08:39 PM

Nope, in Internet Explorer it shows them side by side, in Firefox they are stacked one above the other.

Doesn't really matter to me, but putting an enter between image links would make it easier for some of us (on IE) to view.

I am on IE as well and they are stacked. Don't know what to tell you. Sorry

frstycndian

03-10-2010, 10:46 PM

And my 86 Econoline 4x4, rack, GPS, 35's, and a bunch of other junk.

thats my next project...big ass econoline, preferably a camperized one,
i like it

Gomer

03-10-2010, 10:54 PM

To put the pictures above/below each other, rather than side by side.

Makes it easier to view, so you don't have to scroll left to right to see all the photos.

I didn't realise there was more than one photo, until he mentioned it.

looks stacked to me. I think you set up is wrong.

Nope, in Internet Explorer it shows them side by side, in Firefox they are stacked one above the other.

Doesn't really matter to me, but putting an enter between image links would make it easier for some of us (on IE) to view.

I am on IE as well and they are stacked. Don't know what to tell you. Sorry

Yeah.

hckstr09

03-13-2010, 12:48 AM

the start of my expo project.

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq84/huckster09/blazer/Photo-0028.jpg

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq84/huckster09/blazer/Photo0106.jpg

got a few ends to tie up first.

Gomer

03-13-2010, 04:09 AM

I hope those are rollers.

NateK

03-13-2010, 01:34 PM

I hope those are rollers.
They're not bald, it's just an optical illusion!:rolleyes:

MedicMog

03-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Nice ride, where did you find that around here?

Michael

Got it out of New York state, He had a couple newer model's 1300's /SBU's and such and was moving out west and didnt want to haul it.

Gomer

03-13-2010, 05:56 PM

They're not bald, it's just an optical illusion!:rolleyes:

They're awfully close to it.:rolleyes:

Phily

03-14-2010, 09:51 AM

Max Volume

03-14-2010, 03:44 PM

They're awfully close to it.:rolleyes:

:laughing:

So fucking what.

NateK

03-14-2010, 05:12 PM

:laughing:

So fucking what.

Less tread = less traction = more chance of getting stuck = more chance of getting stranded.

Max Volume

03-14-2010, 06:37 PM

Less tread = less traction = more chance of getting stuck = more chance of getting stranded.

Thank you for explaining that to me. :homer:

Hanr3

03-15-2010, 12:29 PM

I am on IE as well and they are stacked. Don't know what to tell you. Sorry

They are not stcked.

So your too fing lazy to fix em. What a douch bag. :mr-t:

04-04-2010, 11:36 AM

http://tzfwsw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pwhTqbQ8-Ty4jR3NKUBMx3wJYk20EduzBCp8BhdElxRZxhLSSTkgE-eN2t2mVVHICFcT7OMeUJ5yY6fHaa2R5kNlw98Vsg-eC/1.jpg

just got the new camper, this is befor i took the pressure washer to it.

federico

04-05-2010, 04:20 PM

Stock 1971 TOYOTA FJ40 six inline gasoline

Rides in Costa Rica

http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/Toyota-FJ40-01.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/Toyota-FJ40-02.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/Toyota-FJ40-03.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/Toyota-FJ40-04.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/Toyota-FJ40-05.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/TLC-FJ40.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/RIO.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/FJ40s.jpg
http://www.datsuncr.com/Toyota-FJ40/Escazu-SantaAna.jpg

cruiseroutfit

04-14-2010, 09:13 PM

Nice 40, can't say I've ever seen the 70 turn sigs used in that manner though.

Tayenfabrication

04-17-2010, 08:39 AM

Hey ya'll I am new, although obsessed with the expodeition rig concept. I have chosen a 93 Ford Bronco for mine. It will have a dana 60 Front axle, sterling 10.25 rear NP205 T-case with humvee rims. Onboard air, onboard shower, a potty inside for the little one but the shower tent off the front receiver hithc will also be a bathroom for myself and my wife. I am open to all advice since this is my first rig that I am building. Looking for the humvee 12 bolt rims and the Sterling at this time if anyone has one. Thanks and I hope the thread continues to kick butt!!

AbramsM1

04-17-2010, 04:23 PM

You can go right now to the classifieds forum and find both your sterling and the 12 bolts. Also any number of vendors on here have recentered 12 bolts for excellent prices.

Anyway, enough hijack. Some really cool rides on here.

Regards,
Abrams

RMP&O

04-17-2010, 10:27 PM

Here is mine....now well tested.

15,000 miles in 13 weeks. Wyoming to Panama and back with Baja tossed in.

It is not stock but not highly modified either, no SAS, ect. Don't think I would want to drive something highly modified on a road trip like this though....

Baja
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7680&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7818&g2_serialNumber=2

Belize
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7926&g2_serialNumber=2

Baja ferry
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8407&g2_serialNumber=2

@ the Panama Canal
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8195&g2_serialNumber=1

Costa Rica
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8359&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8350&g2_serialNumber=1

Home in the driveway
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8398&g2_serialNumber=1

It is an 04 with a S/C, lift and few other things. I built a camping platform in the back for the trip that has a 2nd battery, lights, 20gal water tank with 50psi pump & filter, storage bins and a sleeping platform. The rear seats are removed with an Engel 45L fridge and a "buddy box" in their place. Buddy box is storage and a platform for my dog to ride on, yes he went on the trip with me. I also have 2 fuel tanks giving me 38gals total. The longest distance between fuel ups on the trip was 485miles with a 1/4 tank left. I stayed in hotels a total of 15 days on the trip. Other than some air bag suspension dramas and a failed throttle body the truck did excellent. Never left me stranded and served me well!

We were rear ended in San Salvador, El Salvador....my truck took next to zero damage. A few scratches in the powder coating on my bumper is all. Luckily I have a stout rear bumper, reciever and frame plates plus a buffed up rear cross member. She also hit me just perfect to avoid damage....had her car been a truck this would have turned out differently. This is what her car looked like....I drove way! Like I said, the Taco is well tested now!

http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7974&g2_serialNumber=1

WickedGravityVideo

04-18-2010, 10:16 AM

Here is a sweeeeeeet Unimog..... I want one, BAD!

YouTube - UNIMOG IN Moab at Jeep Safari 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K9PwIBYqXs)

NateK

04-18-2010, 12:49 PM

Here is a sweeeeeeet Unimog..... I want one, BAD!

YouTube - UNIMOG IN Moab at Jeep Safari 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K9PwIBYqXs)

That is sick!
When you know what MagPul is it's even sicker! :p

blakeape

04-19-2010, 01:15 PM

RMP&O

04-20-2010, 07:12 AM

RPM&O,
I have been following your trip on Expedition Portal. I lived in Jackson Hole from 1998-2002 and have a green 96 Taco. I tried driving to Cabo with my husky Cedar in November of 01, but broke a front strut south of Ensenada and couldn't get parts for it because The Taco was only sold in Canada and the US. I limped it back to LA and spent my month off with a girl I met instead of going to Baja. The girl was fun but I wish I had fixed the truck and completed the trip. Life has gotten a lot more complicated since then and I don't know when I could get a month or two off again. Nice truck, cool dog, and bad ass trip.

Hey man....

That is to bad you were not able to make it down to Cabo and back. Did you try to just get a part shipped to you from the USA? And I guess it was to badly damaged to have a roadside Mexican welder fix it? I was constantly fixing my air bags down through Baja and a guy I was with got a hole in his oil pan from a rock. Everytime something happened like this though we were able to get it fixed pretty fast and continue on. Roadside mechanics can do wonders down there!

I had parts shipped to me 2x on my trip. Once in Cabo and once in Belize. It was a pain in the ass to get the parts but I got them and continued on.....

There is a dozen things like breakdowns that make a trip south of the border a real adventure. While nobody enjoys or looks forward to breakdowns, cops robbing you, random accidents and so on it is these things that make it a real adventure. Otherwise it would just be like driving to SoCal.

In a way I screwed myself by doing this road trip, first one like it I have done. But now I am hooked! I want to do it again asap! And now I know I can jump in my Taco and be in Panama in 7-10days! The first time is always the best but it is the first time that also makes you love it or hate it....me I loved every minute of it, good and bad!! :D

RMP&O

04-20-2010, 07:17 AM

gemer

04-27-2010, 07:06 PM

JESSE_at_TLT

04-27-2010, 09:58 PM

gemer, thats not an expedition vehicle, it doesn't even have a rooftop tent. Pffft.

blakeape

05-01-2010, 06:29 PM

Hey man....

That is to bad you were not able to make it down to Cabo and back. Did you try to just get a part shipped to you from the USA? And I guess it was to badly damaged to have a roadside Mexican welder fix it? I was constantly fixing my air bags down through Baja and a guy I was with got a hole in his oil pan from a rock. Everytime something happened like this though we were able to get it fixed pretty fast and continue on. Roadside mechanics can do wonders down there!

I had parts shipped to me 2x on my trip. Once in Cabo and once in Belize. It was a pain in the ass to get the parts but I got them and continued on.....

There is a dozen things like breakdowns that make a trip south of the border a real adventure. While nobody enjoys or looks forward to breakdowns, cops robbing you, random accidents and so on it is these things that make it a real adventure. Otherwise it would just be like driving to SoCal.

In a way I screwed myself by doing this road trip, first one like it I have done. But now I am hooked! I want to do it again asap! And now I know I can jump in my Taco and be in Panama in 7-10days! The first time is always the best but it is the first time that also makes you love it or hate it....me I loved every minute of it, good and bad!! :D

I didn't really have a plan when I tried to drive down to Cabo so when the strut broke I went back to LA, fixed it and spent my time with the girl. I had just met her in Tijuana on a habitat for humanity trip right before I tried driving to Cabo and was actually pretty happy to spend time with her. I did fly down to Cabo that February with a friend and spent another month learning how to surf and hitching around Southern Baja. Back then I had no mortgage, no solid girlfriend, 1 truck, no real steady employment and basically no debt. I have a great job now as a firefighter/paramedic but it is a little tough to get more than a month off, a decent house that I built, a great girlfriend, multiple vehicles/projects and unfortunately a lot more monthly payments. Things are getting a little easier to handle though.

B.A.R.K

05-03-2010, 02:15 PM

If its an R then :blackflipoff2:
http://thereifixedit.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/129132375682200525.jpg

Booger Weldz

05-08-2010, 10:45 PM

BTW...

Some folks I met from Montana (met them at the El Salvador/Honduras border) who were on their way home from Costa Rica had bought a 96 4-runner for $1200 before the trip. I tneeded to be re-wired so Ben fixed that. He put on new struts and shocks and tuned her up. He then tossed his 2yr old and 6 month old daughters in the rig along with his two large dogs and drove to Costa Rica and back! So if he can do that anybody can do this trip! :smokin:

http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8392&g2_serialNumber=1

hey, how did you do with the super charger and the potentially crappy gas down there??? how many miles on your truck? my tranny is finally giving me issues at 208k...thanks for sharing the pics and tempting me with such a trip of my own:flipoff2:

subasurf

05-15-2010, 09:28 PM

My humble 1973 Series III Land Rover. Last pic, is her in summer mode :smokin:
4 speed Land Rover gearbox and running gear (high speed diffs) powered by a Holden 6 cyl. Great rig. Simple, reliable and it is great offroad.

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt271/subasurf/10321_1235216553585_1024337227_3075.jpg

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt271/subasurf/10321_1235220953695_1024337227_3075.jpg

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt271/subasurf/10321_1235304635787_1024337227_3075.jpg

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt271/subasurf/15009_1395564802191_1024337227_3117.jpg

RMP&O

05-19-2010, 06:05 PM

hey, how did you do with the super charger and the potentially crappy gas down there??? how many miles on your truck? my tranny is finally giving me issues at 208k...thanks for sharing the pics and tempting me with such a trip of my own:flipoff2:

No probs on crappy gas. I carried a bunch of octane boost thinking I wouldn't be able to get super but was able to always get 91 octane or better on the trip. Best gas I saw was in Panama, 91 for reg and 95 for super. Super was $3/gal. and I got great milage with it. Here in WYoming I run 91. I changed my fuel filter 2x on the trip and both times it was clean. Never had watered down fuel or anything like that, truck ran great on the whole trip besides a failed throttle body which I replaced on the road.

Truck had 102k when I left and 117k when I got home so I did 15,000 miles on the trip in 13 weeks.

My tranny is still good. It did however start poping out of gear under a really big load while on the trip. Like at a stop and you punch it the auto will slip into nuetral. This seems to be a a problem on 2000-04 Tacos, not really all that uncommon. The S/C went on my truck when I bought it, it had 70k miles then. The tranny is not as tight as it used to be but not bad. I would like to do the valve body upgrade or just upgrade the whole tranny. I have a trans cooler so that helps. With a big load in the truck though on the trip I noticed it was working extra hard. I would like to just upgrade it and never worry about it again.

For those that care....here is my blog on the trip which is only done so far up to Belize.

http://www.rmp-o.com/phpBB3/blog.php/?p=6

It was a hell of a trip, soooo much fun. I am ready to do it again asap...unfortunately asap won't be until next winter. :rolleyes:

Jeff@TheQuadShop

05-19-2010, 07:58 PM

WOW !! love the bushwackers on that waggy

specs ???

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/woody-001/189479283_W9TVx-S.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/89-GW-012/189478601_ZgwD7-S.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/Trucks/My-Woody/89-GW-013/189478716_T6EYZ-L.jpg

4" BDS lift, 33" MTR's, Dana 60 rear Dana 44HD front from a J20, 3:73 R&P, AMC 401, Wilderness roof rack, Bushwacker cutout flares, HUGE Ford Bronco gas tank.

Corey

05-21-2010, 04:40 AM

Just an update on mine.
A few weeks back I had the new BajaRack MG (Maggiolina) model installed in place of my stock rack.

The AutoHome Maggiolina AirLand roof top tent sat way to high on the stock rack and was not to pleasant to drive in a windy situation.

Stock rack for comparison height

http://www.pnw4runners.com/yotatech/6year/corey5a.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/yotatech/8year/corey1.jpg

New rack sits lower to the roof

http://www.pnw4runners.com/fj/bajarack/3.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/fj/bajarack/5.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/pics/bos_5_15_2010/3.jpg

cowboyup21

05-21-2010, 11:06 AM

My new expedition truck! 2002 Dodge Dakota quad cab, 4x4, 3.7 engine and auto tranny. Nice little ride. I will be adding a 2" lift (torsion keys and blocks) 265/75/16 Goodyear DuraTrac tires, a bed rail system for my RTT, I have already installed my GPS, CB, and waiting on my mount to come in to finish that install. I will be adding a CARR light bar to the roof as well as a front receiver hitch for a multi mount for a winch. I will be adding a dual battery system and a snorkel later on down the line. For now it works perfect for my needs, but it is at a decent starting point.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/cowboy63645/SL731551.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/cowboy63645/SL731550.jpg

Dejomo

05-23-2010, 11:22 AM

This is the family rig...It allows my wife and 3 kids to ride and sleep comfortably with all our gear.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs511.ash1/30185_1391537383086_1071662498_31156645_2898650_n. jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs531.snc3/30185_1391531782946_1071662498_31156641_339558_n.j pg

Scott39

05-23-2010, 01:00 PM

Dejomo

05-23-2010, 07:20 PM

Nice Van! Diesel or gas?

She's got the 5.4L SOHC gas engine in her....

I'm currently looking at a diesel...but dreading the thought of transfering everything over...

Not to mention what the hell I would do with the tan carcass when I was done...:shaking:

tkr

05-24-2010, 07:45 PM

someone needs to hop on this
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/1755696373.html

dangerous toy

05-25-2010, 07:40 PM

someone needs to hop on this
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/1755696373.html

wish i was closer, that guys got the whole setup, the weight bench, the canoe, the fiero, oh yeah, that truck is pretty cool too:flipoff2:

The Adam Blaster

05-27-2010, 12:45 PM

Do you have any pics of the interior?
I'm curious about the sleeping arrangements are for all 5 of you in there as well!

This is the family rig...It allows my wife and 3 kids to ride and sleep comfortably with all our gear.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs511.ash1/30185_1391537383086_1071662498_31156645_2898650_n. jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs531.snc3/30185_1391531782946_1071662498_31156641_339558_n.j pg

Dejomo

05-29-2010, 11:33 AM

wanderer-RRORC

05-30-2010, 11:57 AM

When we sleep...one boy sleeps on the floor behind the Drivers and passengers seatsm infront of the passenger captains chairs. The second boy sleeps on the floor between the passenger captains chairs and the bench seat. Our daugher sleeps on the bench seat. My wife and I sleep length ways in the back...with most of the gear :D

hopefully that makes sense

I have thick foam mats that are in interlocking squares. Everyone that sleeps on the floor gets 3.

Sleeping bags, wool blankets, or poncho liners serve as covers(weather dependant)

2 of our 3 are still babies...but we lay our front seats all the way back..the pass middle seat gets slid back and the front seat headrest hits it just perfect for a long bed (and the arms keep ya from fallin out..)..

the driver side is the same except we lay the middle seat out flat too..and we have a bed/bench in the back..the dogs sleep under the slidout for the couch..and theres an isle-way thry the middle if someone wanted to either bunk in it..or under the sections of the chairs that arnt the pedistals..

didnt have to really add anything..other than the bench in the back runs along the window...

ramv

06-12-2010, 06:02 PM

Austin4x4

06-12-2010, 08:59 PM

ramv

06-12-2010, 09:04 PM

Thanks! Needs more power, and more clearance, and a manual trans, but otherwise...

95k miles problem free other then a pinhole in the t-case. ($750 for a rebuild with a billet pump housing to prevent it from happenign again.)

8APrius

06-12-2010, 09:29 PM

Phily

06-13-2010, 12:39 AM

My "expo" if you will. Mainly a pavement pounder/tow rig, but we do wheel occasionally and are working on making it more off-road capable. Still would like an Adventure trailer.

Avalanche 2500 8.1L/4L85E/NV246/14 bolt FF, 4.10s, Gov Lock
Currently on Pro Comp Extreme ATs, 265s.

Drawtite Class IV hitch, front Curt reciever, with Warn SDP winch, Warn Fogs, GM tent, lots of Coleman stuff to make the trips comfortable.

Been through Medano Pass, Engineer Pass, a few trails in Moab in the last year. Taking a 2500 mile trip up through Glaciar this year.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=704&pictureid=7981

Not a bad setup. Different approach to current expo trends.

EDIT: What kind of fuel mileage are you getting? I actually worked in a shop where my boss had me go over a truck exactly like yours. He told me the driver was complaining about poor fuel mileage. He didn't tell me what kind of fuel mileage. After finding nothing wrong with it, he told me a hour or so later he was getting only 16 MPG.

Moral of the Story: Never work flat-rate, especially when your boss is a Neanderthal.

ramv

06-13-2010, 09:56 AM

16 mpg? That's awesome! (With the Hypertech tune on 85 octane, if I drive 60-65 mph, I have got 16 mpg a few times). Usual mileage commuting and hauling my bike is 14 mpg.

Road trips it usually is 12-13 mpg (75+ starts knocking it down). Or with two bikes on the roof, it seems to not do much better then 12.

Towing the Dodge it gets around 8 mpg.

Towing two rigs (15000 lb), it gets around 6-7 mpg if I remember correctly.
If they had a DMax option, that would have been cool, but really I just wish I could have bought the truck I wanted but work wouldn't let me have a truck.

babybluebeast

06-13-2010, 10:46 AM

Here is my expo rig in process. I have owned it for 12 years and it has about 200K miles on it. Has one or two mods and is a never ending project.

Here it is as IFS truck at Uwharrie National Forest last year

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/babybluebeast/Z71/DSC_0001.jpg

After this trip i decided to SAS it and here it is last month.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/babybluebeast/Z71/NewImage.jpg

mrboyle

06-13-2010, 10:51 AM

Towing two rigs (15000 lb), it gets around 6-7 mpg if I remember correctly.
If they had a DMax option, that would have been cool, but really I just wish I could have bought the truck I wanted but work wouldn't let me have a truck.

You need to post a pic of the Avy towing the Dodge and Zuke. :eek: I would have never thought an Avalanche could handle that setup.

Scott39

06-13-2010, 07:43 PM

My "expo" if you will. Mainly a pavement pounder/tow rig, but we do wheel occasionally and are working on making it more off-road capable. Still would like an Adventure trailer.

Avalanche 2500 8.1L/4L85E/NV246/14 bolt FF, 4.10s, Gov Lock
Currently on Pro Comp Extreme ATs, 265s.

Drawtite Class IV hitch, front Curt reciever, with Warn SDP winch, Warn Fogs, GM tent, lots of Coleman stuff to make the trips comfortable.

Been through Medano Pass, Engineer Pass, a few trails in Moab in the last year. Taking a 2500 mile trip up through Glaciar this year.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=704&pictureid=7981
Nice Avalanche, just needs a little lift. Do you pull your Dodge with this?
That campground looks familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen it before.

ramv

06-13-2010, 08:04 PM

The Dodge or whatever needs to be pulled...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=875&pictureid=7793

Pulled the Dodge and Amigo (which weighs over 5 k lb) to Moab from Denver and back.

Have pulled the Dodge and Sami as well.....

Thinking of just a 2"-3" lift on the AVy...

Campground is near Tarryhall Reservoir on the south Platte.

Scott39

06-13-2010, 08:11 PM

ramv

06-13-2010, 08:17 PM

Scott39

06-13-2010, 08:23 PM

Here it is with the Sami. Old pic, stock tires, no front reciever. I am running the AC Delco Performance brakes (slotted, cross drilled, upgraded pads)

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=704&pictureid=8034

Trailer is a 34' bumper pulll, 14 k GVWR, (15-16k lb parts through out, twin 7 k axles though), Could easily do 32' or less, but we have hauled two full sizes on it often and still have room with the tool box and spare tire mounted up front...
My buddy had a 34' bumper pull with the wheels under the deck, it weighed 4000lbs. I was looking for maybe a 28'. I would go with a flatbed 5th wheel style, then put a cabover camper on it, but my Dodge is an single cab. I plan on making my Dodge into a SUV for more seating, then use a bumper pull trailer.

ramv

06-13-2010, 08:30 PM

Scott39

06-13-2010, 10:26 PM

Biggest problem with a bumper pull is you need a weight distributing hitch and it takes a little longer to hook up.

You also will find if you don't have the rig on it will ride rougher then a goose with the camper at the front.

My trailer was supposed to weigh in around 3500 lb

My other option, is a slide in popup camper, then just use a smaller car trailer.
Then if I just want to use the camper and truck, I can still go on a lot of easy to mild trails with the camper, and throw a dirtbike on the the hitch.

Do you plan on wheelin the Avy. much?

ramv

06-14-2010, 06:47 AM

As little as possible, as much as required. Mainly I drive it over passes, point A-B type stuff. I am not planning to take it out on weekend wheeling trips or even run moderate trails in Moab, just if I need to get somewhere. I have the Dodge for the fun stuff, and I don't have to care about dents or drivetrain damage.

Mr. Mindless

06-14-2010, 08:47 AM

Last I check dodge made a 3.9 OR a 4.7L. But um....you rock dude...:shaking:

Then check again. the 3.9 was retired shortly after the other Magnum engines, the 5.2 and 5.9. good job.

cowboyup21

06-14-2010, 11:35 AM

Last I check dodge made a 3.9 OR a 4.7L. But um....you rock dude...:shaking:

It is a 3.9, so bite me, it was a damn typo. Dosent matter because a 5.9 is in the works along with a 5 speed, and a manual t-case swap. Shortly after I will be adding a narrowed D60/D60 combo as well.

joshgammill

06-17-2010, 01:03 PM

Been working on my little trailer project. It is slowly getting there.
This is how it looked when I bought it.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/joshgammill/20100517-173900.jpg

Then with a spring over I took it out on the river for the weekend. It got some trail damage from riding so low, but it made it.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/joshgammill/Random%20Wheeling/river2-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/joshgammill/Random%20Wheeling/Clayton-1.jpg
Then I painted it to match my jeep and hauled over to a offroad park for the weekend.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/joshgammill/20100521-153333-1.jpg

And now this is where I'm at with my off road camper.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/joshgammill/20100617-074915.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/joshgammill/20100617-074934.jpg
Used an old boat trailer because the original axle was very small and only had 12 inch tires with odd ball lug pattern. Put a lift on the trailer and some 33's. Gonna build a rack on the front to carry a ATV and storage bins and jerry cans. Also built the hitch with a receiver on it. That way when I'm pulling with my jeep I can us the pintle hitch and when I need to hook it behind my gooseneck or pickup I can swap out the hitch for a drop ball hitch. Still need to put some armor on the corners for trees and paint the trailer black.

driver351

06-17-2010, 09:13 PM

Looks pretty slick on that boat trailer, you need to upgrade the spare though:p

renolaw

06-17-2010, 11:38 PM

Looks pretty slick on that boat trailer, you need to upgrade the spare though:p

gosh darn, you beat me to it! Nice platform and great creative use of available solutions.

mb

joshgammill

06-18-2010, 08:15 AM

Yeah, I bought 4 of those tires for 40 bucks off CL. Now I just need to find 2 more rims and then I will have 2 full sized spares hanging back there.

FANG6

06-18-2010, 02:28 PM

You aint gonna hang the spares off of the sheet metal body of the pop-up are you?

joshgammill

06-18-2010, 02:37 PM

O no. I will built a rack coming off the frame, or I may mount them on the front somewhere.

FANG6

06-18-2010, 02:58 PM

Didn't think you would but I have seen some crazy things done to these. Nice job! I have a Starcraft Starflight 6 which is very close to your model that I drag all over the back country. It's been a great little camper.

monkeynuts

07-13-2010, 06:20 AM

What a thread!!!:eek:

Very very inspirational!

Though lacking in Land rovers :D

Everything much bigger than over here, though my 130 is nearly big enough to compete!

Current Defender 130:-
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/stanstorey/P1000930_1280.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/stanstorey/P1000934_1280.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/stanstorey/P1000931_1280.jpg

The next project:-
Needs bigger tyres....
Though had leafs removed and converted to coils by a previous owner so a good start...
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/stanstorey/P1000885_1280.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/stanstorey/P1000887_1280.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/stanstorey/P1000897_1280.jpg

mrstang01

07-13-2010, 08:25 AM

Nice looking Rovers. Where is there?

NateK

07-13-2010, 08:36 PM

I'm completely jealous of your 130! :p
Looks like a very nice/well set-up rig.
How do you like your Hannibal awning?

monkeynuts

07-14-2010, 02:41 AM

I am in the UK
Hannibal awning is fantastic piece of kit, seems to cope with strong winds with ease. Very tempted to get the extra side bits to make a room for changing etc and a bit of shelter. 130 has been a lot of work to get it trip worthy as i've done most of the fitting out on a budget! (apart from the hannibal!:rolleyes: )

And just found so 37x12.50x16 creepy crawlers for the 101 - just hope they fit!

Rubber Duck

07-14-2010, 03:34 AM

And just found so 37x12.50x16 creepy crawlers for the 101 - just hope they fit!

The standard 900x16 bargrips are 35" (or there abouts) so 37's will fit no problem. I'd go as far as to say you could fit 44's without too much bother.

tkr

07-16-2010, 07:18 PM

saw this at the gas station, our tax dollars at work...since we paid for it, i wonder if i can borrow it for the weekend?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/tkrrox/013-2.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/tkrrox/014-2.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/tkrrox/011-3.jpg

tortuga

07-16-2010, 08:02 PM

nobodyspecial

07-16-2010, 08:09 PM

Bwahahahaha, well played sir!

projectAviator

07-16-2010, 08:47 PM

Some cool rigs on here. Maybe I'll use my 95 Suburban and turn it into a expedition vehicle. if it doesn't sell. Just have to convince the wife.

Tim

Gomer

07-16-2010, 11:24 PM

saw this at the gas station, our tax dollars at work...since we paid for it, i wonder if i can borrow it for the weekend?

Sometimes they're donated.

ElkyRacer

07-16-2010, 11:57 PM

saw this at the gas station, our tax dollars at work...since we paid for it, i wonder if i can borrow it for the weekend?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/tkrrox/011-3.jpg

Ive been seeing a LOT of these running up and down the roads, except all black, with government plates. Homeland security!

tkr

07-17-2010, 09:36 AM

Ive been seeing a LOT of these running up and down the roads, except all black, with government plates. Homeland security!

this would be my dream...it was a diesel, i don't know if the 6.0 or 6.4

Phily

07-17-2010, 10:05 AM

this would be my dream...it was a diesel, i don't know if the 6.0 or 6.4 6.4.

RUTH

07-17-2010, 06:20 PM

well this is no strict expedition rig...but sure felt like it was on this camping/fishing trip..hope you like it.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/TOYOTARACER10/Picture082.jpg

07-17-2010, 08:37 PM

wow! i really like the proportions on the bronco II. looks like a fun, well built rig. build thread?

nobodyspecial

07-18-2010, 07:03 PM

Mountaineer 5.0

Not so much expedition, more like long distance camping.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m362/7point62/Mountaineer/S1053372.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m362/7point62/Mountaineer/S1053370.jpg

MaxPF

07-20-2010, 03:59 AM

Well, I suppose I will throw mine out there:

http://alrock.smugmug.com/Offroading-2009/Crown-King-110709/Crown-King-110709-042/706466761_aojkk-XL.jpg

http://alrock.smugmug.com/Offroading-2009/Crown-King-030109/Crown-King-030109-095/484122165_Ur88W-XL.jpg

http://defiant.blogdns.com:5002/Blazer/pics/5-11-10/r-DSCF3441.JPG

Just your basic Cummins-powered K5. Range is ~600 miles on the 31 gallon tank. Currently it is running an SM465 manual, but due to an old injury of my left ankle working the clutch for long periods gets quite painful. So, I am currently working on swapping in an automatic. Since I wanted an auto that was relatively bulletproof I decided to run an Allison 1000:

http://defiant.blogdns.com:5002/Blazer/pics/6-27-10/r-DSCF3445.JPG

Current comm gear includes the standard, substandard CB and an Icom 2720H dual band ham rig. I want to add an HF ham rig to the mix when funds allow. GPS duties are currently handled by a Garmin 60CS, but I plan to install a large screen in-dash type setup (i.e. a Nuvi)at some point.

Other things on the to-do list are: Clean up the under hood wiring; Lower the truck slightly; 14bff/D60 swap (currently a 14bsf/10b); replace the bent sheet metal (I have straight OE replacement metal for the entire truck); redo the interior; add winch and lights; make new bumpers out of aluminum (gotta save weight somewhere).

JESSE_at_TLT

07-20-2010, 09:47 AM

Just your basic Cummins-powered K5.
Cool project! Looks like a great foundation to build-on.

chrisevans2645

07-20-2010, 02:31 PM

chasespeed

07-20-2010, 06:45 PM

His has the P7100 pump... so, it should have been aftercooled...

NOW... Yes, you WILL see a reduction in EGTs with a intercooler..especially under load.....

BUT, if I were swapping a cummins into an offroad rig, I am not sure that I would swap the intercooler as well.... just that much more stuff to puncture, rupture, fail.....

Chase

chrisevans2645

07-20-2010, 07:49 PM

well my truck is my work truck, daily driver, tow rig, and offroad rig so i really need to do it. my egt's dont normally get over 1200 but when the outside air temp is 120 i want to keep it as cool as possible. does anyone know how well the aftercooler works compared to nothing?

MaxPF

07-20-2010, 10:32 PM

was that engine originally aftercooled? mine is an industrial version out of a school bus so it's aftercooled and has an air compressor instead of a vacuum pump. i've got an intercooler for it but havent gotten around to converting it from the aftercooler. if it did come with one did you notice a difference in egts after removing it?

My engine came out of a delivery truck, and it did have an intercooler originally. I plan to add one in the future, but right now it does fine without it. The engine is rated at 160HP 400lb-ft and the fueling is still stock, while the timing has been advanced to 15°. EGT's typically stay below 1200° even when pulling a long hill. The most I have ever seen was 1300°, but it was for a brief period cresting a long grade.

My engine didnt' have the typical Dodge setup of a vac pump and Saginaw PS pump. Instead, it has a Vickers V10-NF hydraulic pump for the PS pump - a typical MD truck setup.

chrisevans2645

07-20-2010, 11:08 PM

ok, mine has been getting up to 1300 on grades but thats because it's summer. how has the p/s pump been working for you? i have the same thing i guess but i think it's putting out too much pressure for my steering box though it could be that the box was already worn out. mine came with the 180 hp ve pump rather than the p7100. i was told it was turned up but i dont think it is. i'm thinking about increasing my timing some then when i get an intercooler and maybe water injection i'll try turning up the fuel

MaxPF

07-20-2010, 11:44 PM

Phily

07-21-2010, 12:21 PM

The Vickers pump works great. It definitely gives more assist than the Saginaw pump on the previous 6.2 did.

I have considered water injection rather than intercooling due to space constraints. We'll see after I get the the Ally installed - the trans cooler will necessitate changes to the cooling stack, which will in turn determine whether I can even fit a conventional intercooler.

Have you considered just letting the engine breath easier with intake and exhaust work?

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww318/phily911diesel/ISB%20Stuff/intakemanifold2.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww318/phily911diesel/ISB%20Stuff/100_0523.jpg

Beyond drastically reducing EGTs, other issues are tackled with setups like these. Offset intake fixed. Fuel economy drastically increased across the board. Cylinder 5 & 6 aren't being starved for air (goes with offset intake issues). Power increased drastically. Engine lasts longer. Turbo spools faster.

chrisevans2645

07-21-2010, 01:38 PM

that would be sweet, what does it cost and where can you get it? my guess is most of us cant afford a setup like that and dont have the tools to make it

jerad121

08-11-2010, 08:42 PM

heres my bronco ive been working on let me know what ou guys think
http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/jerad121/cougarbutteswithnick11-7-09177.jpg
http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/jerad121/cougarbutteswithnick11-7-09120.jpg
http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/jerad121/PICS083.jpg

JESSE_at_TLT

08-11-2010, 09:25 PM

heres my bronco ive been working on let me know what ou guys think
What do you want us to tell you about it? That it looks badass? Why don't you tell us a bit about it?

jerad121

08-11-2010, 09:38 PM

What do you want us to tell you about it? That it looks badass? Why don't you tell us a bit about it?

my bad.
its a 95 ex border patrol bronco. 6 inch lift with 35s. still running the 1/2ton axles for now 4.56 gears and cromoly axles. i build the bumpers sliders and winch plate out of my dads garage. the roof rack is made by defender. im still in the process of building next is a cage with build in storage in the rear for camping gear and spare parts. its coming together just slowly