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  1. rking.1688

    How Important is Your Drive Train?

    So the question is kind of broad, and I know what the major answer is...YES IT IS IMPORTANT! Where I'm actually going, what about axles? Gear ratios? Transfer Case Gearing? Etc. Obviously the tougher the terrain, the more gearing down you will want. My '62 Willys is geared to pull tree stumps...
  2. rking.1688

    Rig Mounted Must Haves?

    Anybody done an air compressor mod off of an A/C compressor. I think a tank would be easy enough, but no need for an electric pump if I can do that. The other thing I was wondering is how many people have gone with larger alternators and a two battery setup for winches and such. I haven't...
  3. rking.1688

    Rig Mounted Must Haves?

    I was wondering if there were any hard mounted must haves on an overland rig. I'm not talking strays, jacks and shovels; I'm thinking more like winches, air compressors, water sources, how many Jerrycans, etc? I honestly don't plan on being on the road more than a long weekend with this first...
  4. rking.1688

    1962 Willys Truck Build

    I am very torn to keep the current paint. I like it a lot, but it doesn't come without its difficulties. Matching the camper to the look will be difficult enough, and it's going all the way down to the frame and back up. The fenders are a little lacey right now too, afraid if I don't do some...
  5. rking.1688

    1962 Willys Truck Build

    So I am starting down the road of tearing down a 1962 Willys Truck to build an overland truck. I am keeping everything stock save three things: suspension & tires, adding an overdrive and disc brakes. The goal is to restore it back to flatbed with removable sides, and eventually I want to build...
  6. rking.1688

    Ohio Roll-Call!

    Not able to do the meet up, but I'm in Delaware. Currently working on a '62 Willys truck that I'm hoping to put a camper bed on for a DIY Overland Truck.