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Is that it? All done? (Just a hint, nothing is ever done!). It kind of FEELS like this is getting close though! Mitsubishi Fuso FG flatbed / tray back steel wrap up

The front end of the flat deck will need to have some sort of protection for the back of the cab, but I don’t want anything huge... Mitsubishi Fuso FG Canter - such a 1/2 headache!

And, sometimes, you have to work backwards to fix an earlier oversight... Mitsubishi Fuso FG flatbed / tray back build part 3

The sides and deck will be connected using T-slot extrusion, which will also allow for the future attachment of the storage boxes that will go below the deck. Mitsubishi Fuso FG flatbed / tray back build part 2

Now it’s time to start building the sub-frame/flat deck! Mitsubishi Fuso FG flatbed / tray back build part 1

And since I was now actually moving the truck around a bit, I figure it’s time to get some fresh oil in there! HOW TO Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4P10 engine oil change!

So, now back to this idea of preventing the stress of the chassis from getting into the composite box... time to try out making a spring mount! Fuso FG Chassis to Sub-Frame spring mounts - DIY build!

Even the most complicated problems have solutions, and eventually, I got there! Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4P10 crankcase pressure diagnostic 3

And, since things are never as simple as we want, this was going to take some good head scratching to sort out. Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4P10 crankcase pressure diagnostic 2

While working on the design of the sub-frame, I thought it was a good time to tackle some of the diagnostics of the fault codes I had going on.... Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4P10 crankcase pressure diagnostic 1

With the sub-frame removed, I could figure out what goes on with the chassis, when it gets twisted up. Or, at least, I could get confirmation that I didn’t know what I thought I knew.... with this understanding, Ill hopefully be able to avoid stressing the composite habitat box, and not...

Oh boy, I’ve got some catching up to do in this thread!! The first step in building an overlander, was sorting out what was going on with the chassis, and sub-frame - so, time to cut off the old and start building!! Mitsubishi Fuso FG Camper Sub-frame build - Part 1

One thing I had been avoiding was replacing the batteries, since I knew the truck was still going to be idle for a while - but I decided that I was sick of boosting the truck every time I needed to move it, so battery replacement time it is! Mitsubishi Fuso battery replacement

With paint finally back on the inside of the cab floor, I started adding some sound damper to help cut down on engine and road noise. This stuff is pretty straightforward to apply, and gives a nice finish when it’s done. Lining the Fuso cab floor with Noico!

And part 3! progressing along with the floor, it seems this is going to take a lot longer than I had anticipated! Mitsubishi Fuso Camper Build - I’m Floored with TIG welding #3

Part two. Welding aluminum is not something new to me, but TIG welding is not something I have a lot of experience with. Part of the reason for me wanting to take this project on was to improve my skills from “I can make it stick together” to “yes, I can TIG weld Aluminum. I have a long...

With the walls on hand, I needed to get things rolling with the floor, this is the first of many, many, many welding sessions! Mitsubishi Fuso Camper build - TIG welding the aluminum floor structure part 1

And with the panels home, let’s take a closer look! It’s still a long way from putting the walls up, but here they are! Mitsubishi Fuso Camper Build - Using composite panels

Now an exciting look into whats going to make the habitat box! I ventured out on a road trip to pick up my composite panels and visit a real life Fuso camper!! (All grown up!) Supply Run - a quick adventure into Quebec

Finishing up the steel welding on the sub-frame / tray / flatbed! Feels good to get at least one part of this build finished.... or is it? Always more to do! Mitsubishi Fuso FG flatbed / tray back steel wrap up