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MilCrawl · 04-13-2011, 02:07 PM

A few more

JESSE_at_TLT · 04-13-2011, 02:21 PM

Don't really see how that's so terrible. Certainly nothing to throw a fit over. Finished and painted it'll be a pretty cool rig. Unique for sure, and sounds like that's a big part of the appeal if it's being used as some sort of marketing tool.

Elwenil · 04-13-2011, 03:01 PM

I'm witholding any further comments until I see pics of the skybridge or whatever it is after it's modified. That still is the worst part of the whole deal. Sort of like the Mona Lisa with a black eye.

gemer · 04-13-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JESSE_at_TLT

I'm just saying that obviously none of us know what's going on with that thing: how it's built, what's inside, how it's being used, future plans, etc. This F-800 is a good example of what I'm talking about. The owner put a throwaway camper on the back of it to use temporarily.

Any build thread on this? Looks pretty cool.

gemer · 04-13-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thesearch

Ok everyone. I thought i would join the site to answer some questions. Thanks for both positive and negative comments. First of all, above the cab and motor is just a aluminum rack for my second spare and other gear.
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gets you there and back and the living quarters/garage has proven to be pretty comfortable.
Cheers and keep rolling.

Thanks for joining. Please post up the progress and other pictures regularly. We are very much interested in how this turns out.

thesearch · 04-14-2011, 04:00 AM

no i don't mind the pics of the inside- the back area you see with the table will be the gear area with a queen size built in about half way up oriented towards the rest of the living so the sled etc can still fit under. The rear 4 feet or so of the garage will still be full stand up height. Right now the bed is just the pull out coach where the slide is and pull outs just don't cut it. When i get to Colorado next month that will be the first job as well as the rack to finish above. Don't worry Elwenil - i did not like how the rack ended up either but it was last minute and i did not have time to change it! It looks a little to mad max to say the least.

Provelogear · 04-14-2011, 08:42 AM

Interesting to say the least! How do you get the spare down or up there for that matter? That must weigh 300-350 lbs?

Fuel mileage isn't that bad. My toter got less than 6mph coming back from Ohio last week.

thesearch · 04-14-2011, 09:15 AM

There is a stock hand crane mount that takes a 3" daimeter tube that sets down in to it. It is on the passenger side next to the stock spare. I don't have the original hand crane from oshkosh so i am replacing it with a 12v spitzlift that i can run off the trailer power system (the truck is 24 volt). The spizlift is preety cool and lightweight(35 lbs) that will fit in the original mount. I should then be able to use it for the original spare as well as the one on top with a adapter tube to get it higher for the one on the rack. It should come in handy for anything else i put up there also. It is rated to 900 lbs and the wheel/tires i was told by the seller are 800lbs/each but i think they are closer to 550lbs. Thanks for the interest.

85blue4runner · 04-14-2011, 10:41 AM

not my cup of tea really, but kudos to you for coming on here to explain your rig. Whatever you build or have there will always be lovers and haters, just life...

gemer · 04-15-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 85blue4runner

Whatever you build or have there will always be lovers and haters, just life...

x2

thesearch · 04-15-2011, 02:24 PM

85 blue and gemer- I hear you- Different strokes for different folks- thanks for reading.

racer152 · 05-27-2011, 03:45 PM

I saw this today and sold him a battery for the generator....this rig is cool!!! he is on his way to Moon rocks for the weekend.

I was pleasure doing buisness with you...

Pat
Autozone 3742

MochaMike · 05-30-2011, 07:50 PM

I took this yesterday... (@MoonRocks)

SBoxZuK · 05-31-2011, 12:46 PM

Badass! PLease keep us updated on the build!

thesearch · 06-07-2011, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the battery Pat!

thesearch · 06-07-2011, 08:35 AM

Moon rocks was a blast. Definitly impressive watching what the rigs can do. Our Hemtt was limited but a great base camp especially when it started snowing.

Eric D · 06-07-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Elwenil

That's not Olive Drab. It's 383 Green CARC.

That's not blue, it's royal skyburst fleur azure and it's FANTASTIC!!!!

I think this thing looks pretty functional - if expensive to operate

Elwenil · 06-07-2011, 02:21 PM

Any jackass can easily see that there is a huge difference in the Olive Drab color used by the US Army in WWII through Vietnam (which actually changed shades quite a few times) and the 383 Green CARC coatings used in the 3 color NATO pattern.

Y5mgisi · 06-07-2011, 02:49 PM

I think its pretty neat! Hats off to a dude that can afford to enjoy something like that and does!

The Adam Blaster · 06-08-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwenil

Any jackass can easily see that there is a huge difference in the Olive Drab color used by the US Army in WWII through Vietnam (which actually changed shades quite a few times) and the 383 Green CARC coatings used in the 3 color NATO pattern.

Maybe, but I would guess most don't care.

thesearch · 06-15-2011, 09:42 AM

Hooligan Rock Crew,
Thanks for the show at Moon Rocks and space for our rig! Hats off of Chris who
brought me on a technical route in his truck and even helped support our effort on a Saturday morning welding mission. See you next time we are in the Nevada desert.
Cheers, Garret

BCzuk · 06-15-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesearch

Moon rocks was a blast. Definitly impressive watching what the rigs can do. Our Hemtt was limited but a great base camp especially when it started snowing.

Cool truck, very original for sure

bdkw1 · 06-15-2011, 03:12 PM

Awesome!

So how do you plan on getting the bikes and stuff in and out of the garage? Is there a lift gate or something back there that I'm not seeing.

MR4WD · 06-15-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwenil

Any jackass can easily see that there is a huge difference in the Olive Drab color used by the US Army in WWII through Vietnam (which actually changed shades quite a few times) and the 383 Green CARC coatings used in the 3 color NATO pattern.

You need to get laid.

Awesome build! Might not be what I would start out with, but that said you're out there, getting there and camping the shit out of it while you're there. With that said, I envy your rig and your ability to use it.

Y5mgisi · 06-15-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR4WD

You need to get laid.

Awesome build! Might not be what I would start out with, but that said you're out there, getting there and camping the shit out of it while you're there. With that said, I envy your rig and your ability to use it.

Bam! Well said.

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04-13-2011, 02:21 PM	#52 (permalink)
JESSE_at_TLT fishingwithdynamite Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30721 Location: on the road Posts: 3,140	Don't really see how that's so terrible. Certainly nothing to throw a fit over. Finished and painted it'll be a pretty cool rig. Unique for sure, and sounds like that's a big part of the appeal if it's being used as some sort of marketing tool. __________________ GatosBros · Crux Studio · Trails Less Traveled

04-13-2011, 03:01 PM	#53 (permalink)
Elwenil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41063 Location: Covington, VA Posts: 5,793	I'm witholding any further comments until I see pics of the skybridge or whatever it is after it's modified. That still is the worst part of the whole deal. Sort of like the Mona Lisa with a black eye. __________________ 1988 Dodge AW450 Ramcharger - 318TBI - NP435 - NP205 - D60s

04-14-2011, 08:42 AM	#57 (permalink)
Provelogear Savvy Off Road Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110540 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 1,813	Interesting to say the least! How do you get the spare down or up there for that matter? That must weigh 300-350 lbs? Fuel mileage isn't that bad. My toter got less than 6mph coming back from Ohio last week. __________________ THE ULTIMATE LIGHTWEIGHT JEEP PROTECTION AS PROVEN AT THE KING OF THE HAMMERS. TWICE! BACK TO BACK OVERALL EMC WINNER. Click here for: SAVVY OFF ROAD

05-27-2011, 03:45 PM	#62 (permalink)
racer152 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163665 Location: Fernley,Nv Posts: 70	I saw this today and sold him a battery for the generator....this rig is cool!!! he is on his way to Moon rocks for the weekend. I was pleasure doing buisness with you... Pat Autozone 3742 Last edited by racer152; 05-27-2011 at 03:47 PM.

04-14-2011, 04:00 AM	#56 (permalink)
thesearch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188063 Posts: 27	no i don't mind the pics of the inside- the back area you see with the table will be the gear area with a queen size built in about half way up oriented towards the rest of the living so the sled etc can still fit under. The rear 4 feet or so of the garage will still be full stand up height. Right now the bed is just the pull out coach where the slide is and pull outs just don't cut it. When i get to Colorado next month that will be the first job as well as the rack to finish above. Don't worry Elwenil - i did not like how the rack ended up either but it was last minute and i did not have time to change it! It looks a little to mad max to say the least.

04-14-2011, 09:15 AM	#58 (permalink)
thesearch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188063 Posts: 27	There is a stock hand crane mount that takes a 3" daimeter tube that sets down in to it. It is on the passenger side next to the stock spare. I don't have the original hand crane from oshkosh so i am replacing it with a 12v spitzlift that i can run off the trailer power system (the truck is 24 volt). The spizlift is preety cool and lightweight(35 lbs) that will fit in the original mount. I should then be able to use it for the original spare as well as the one on top with a adapter tube to get it higher for the one on the rack. It should come in handy for anything else i put up there also. It is rated to 900 lbs and the wheel/tires i was told by the seller are 800lbs/each but i think they are closer to 550lbs. Thanks for the interest.

04-14-2011, 10:41 AM	#59 (permalink)
85blue4runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33536 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,142	not my cup of tea really, but kudos to you for coming on here to explain your rig. Whatever you build or have there will always be lovers and haters, just life...

04-15-2011, 02:24 PM	#61 (permalink)
thesearch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188063 Posts: 27	85 blue and gemer- I hear you- Different strokes for different folks- thanks for reading.

05-31-2011, 12:46 PM	#64 (permalink)
SBoxZuK Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 191180 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 5	Badass! PLease keep us updated on the build!

06-07-2011, 08:26 AM	#65 (permalink)
thesearch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188063 Posts: 27	Thanks for the battery Pat!

06-07-2011, 08:35 AM	#66 (permalink)
thesearch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188063 Posts: 27	Moon rocks was a blast. Definitly impressive watching what the rigs can do. Our Hemtt was limited but a great base camp especially when it started snowing.

06-07-2011, 02:21 PM	#68 (permalink)
Elwenil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41063 Location: Covington, VA Posts: 5,793	Any jackass can easily see that there is a huge difference in the Olive Drab color used by the US Army in WWII through Vietnam (which actually changed shades quite a few times) and the 383 Green CARC coatings used in the 3 color NATO pattern. __________________ 1988 Dodge AW450 Ramcharger - 318TBI - NP435 - NP205 - D60s

06-07-2011, 02:49 PM	#69 (permalink)
Y5mgisi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11491 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 652	I think its pretty neat! Hats off to a dude that can afford to enjoy something like that and does! __________________ Now takeing donations, For the "GET MICHELL A DANA 60" fund........... :)

06-15-2011, 09:42 AM	#71 (permalink)
thesearch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188063 Posts: 27	Hooligan Rock Crew Hooligan Rock Crew, Thanks for the show at Moon Rocks and space for our rig! Hats off of Chris who brought me on a technical route in his truck and even helped support our effort on a Saturday morning welding mission. See you next time we are in the Nevada desert. Cheers, Garret

06-15-2011, 03:12 PM	#73 (permalink)
bdkw1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Member # 161331 Posts: 334	Awesome! So how do you plan on getting the bikes and stuff in and out of the garage? Is there a lift gate or something back there that I'm not seeing.

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