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Let’s get a couple more episodes updated In this thread! Continuing on with the rust repairs, filling some more holes in the cab floor, and getting one step closer to paint! Mitsubishi Fuso FG cab rust repair step 3 !!

With the floor repairs underway, I was also working on figuring out how I was going to build the habitat box. I spent a LOT of time in Sketchup, but it was worth it. Mitsubishi Fuso 3D Model design work!

I learned a lot back when I was re-building the old BJ70 Landcruiser, and that the most useful thing to use when doing bodywork repairs, is noodles. . But seriously, there were a bunch of patches needed in the cab floor, so down to work it is! Mitsubishi Fuso FG cab rust repair step 2 !!

With the “fun” modification out of the way, it was time to get to some more serious repairs. Unfortunately, in its previous life this was a plow truck, and was exposed to some serious salt, which did some damage to the underside of the cab. I’ve done some metalwork before, so wasn’t...

Of course, the first, and one of the easiest modifications to be done is wheels & tires. I love the look of the larger super singles on this style truck - and though they are not cheap, it was one of the must haves from the get go. The larger tire size helps with highway gearing, and gives a...

One of the known issues with these trucks is if they spend a lot of time idling, they have issues with the emissions system. One of the common areas to cause these problems is the PCV filter. On this engine (the FPT 4P10) the PCV filter actually spins as the engine runs, to centrifugally force...

With the brakes sorted, I dove pretty heavily into Google Sketchup, coming up with various floor plans and seeing what best suited us. Also, trying to figure out how much material would be used, and what sizes fit in what places. There are a LOT of things to consider, and this was just the...

Thanks! - and me too

Next was re-assembly of the brakes, not complicated, but obviously a necessary step . There are a few parts that you need to make sure are aligned properly, but otherwise a pretty easy process. Fuso FG Rear Brake Inspection 2

One of the first things I needed to do on both trucks was get into the brakes and make sure everything was good. On a normal passenger vehicle, this isn’t a complicated job, but on these heavy trucks it’s a bit more involved. I also took this opportunity to knock the major rust off the drums -...

Now it’s a good thing we live in the country, and have a big driveway, because, well - at this point we already had a Fuso box truck - so the driveway filled up pretty quickly. Here is a short video with the very beginning, when the two trucks arrived, and I had just started working on them.

Ok, let’s start at the beginning! I was lucky enough a few years ago to discover a pair of Fuso FG’s being sold at a sealed bid auction, and long story short after a last minute scramble and visit to see them (4 hr drive each way) I managed to accidentally win both of them (I swear, they...

Hmmm… fat fingered that and posted before I was done. Anyway, lots more to follow, here is a teaser pic of where we are headed!

Well HELLO!!! Its been a LONG while since I’ve posted here, but I think it’s time to start this thread, and show some very slow, but steady progress on our 2013 Fuso FG build!

Sure, but A) the HF ones are not 6’ wide, and B) are not finger brakes, C) are not 30 ton, D) we don’t have Harbor Freight in Canada...

Thanks! It’s a really handy tool to have around!!

Hey overland peeps - it’s been quite a while since I have posted here, as our overland / travel / adventure has gone a slightly different direction. Now, before you “freak out” and take this in a “that’s not overlanding” direction - this vehicle is a test platform for us. Plan is to play with...

Also a good idea to keep it charged at home in case of a power outage - good for charging phones and other emergency essentials...

It BENDS stuff! Got my dies built and attached the die holder to the traveler beam - put the jack in place and did a test bend. Still a lot of fiddly bits, but it’s operational now! Episode 5!

Moving along slowly, still a long way to go but the heavy stuff is taken care of now! Episode 4! Enjoy!