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A 2 stroke Detroit (3-71) would have been an interesting swap. But in the long run a cummins will probably be the most problem free.

excellent progress.

Order from summit racing, free shipping and I have never had a problem with items arriving damaged. or not sure on the back spacing but this pair od 5x5.5 rims is right next door to you. https://desmoines.craigslist.org/wto/d/2-15x8-wheels/6386567707.html

looks good... still missing that large boxy white engine stand though.

A car or truck not as quite as critical as a plane. Its a bit harder to walk to the gas station for more gas after you plane falls from the sky.

I think anywhere in Michigan the roads are pathetically maintained. A super secret squirrel Nick , any more info on that?

UP Trip next year :grin:, what's the plan nick, mike, ryan? I should have the willy's done by then.

looks like a plan nick. I like the white board idea, seems a little fancier than my write it all on large cardboard squares and nail it to the barn wall.

so mike when are you building the rack on the back of the land rover for that nice looking bike?

I could have just brought my trailer up and hauled it to its new home and saved you the "adventure" in the 40 degree drizzle. But where is the fun in that I guess. :grin: I like the degree wheel, nothing fancy but straight up functional.

The things engineers do just to annoy the end user.

Get a cheap trailer axle then cut it down to what ever width you want. It will save the weight of the center section on the 8.25 and have better ground clearance. You could order a trailer axle in the width you need as well. You could order one for a place like this...

Wildlife protection time? :grin: Well maybe not that extreme but I am curious how a reasonable bumper set up would be fitted to a car.

I wish there were trucks that old in that good of shape here in Michigan. A great idea keeping all the groups vehicles in a similar parts pool. Down side you probably don't welcome the chevy folks.

Trucks are where is it at for overlanding in my opinion. No need for expensive roof racks and storage systems, you have a bed that was designed to haul stuff from the factory. Plus I rarely see more than two people in an overlanding vehicle so why start with an SUV only to gut the back and...

Still my favorite. :smirk: The build is looking good.

I vote General Grabber at2's all the benefits of the BFG allterrains at about 25% less cost. They wear great as well no odd cupping I got with my BFG's. As for tire size keep it under a 35 and stay away from the 20'' rims as they lack the side wall and tend to feel every crack in the road.

You will want the hydro boost brakes over the vacuum style mainly for the increased stopping ability. Its looking great, will it be running by snow fall? (don't forget a block heater of some sort) oh and liking the gold engine hoist chain.

On second thought propane injection plus this triple turbo kit. People would hear you coming up the trail like a jet engine. :sunglasses: http://cppdiesel.com/cct-triple-turbo-kit/