Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

I finally got mine finished! Just in time for everything to go into lockdown... oh well. Hopefully I can still keep my campsite reservation for May 8th

It's a '67 Jeep M715 with a Dodge 8.0L V10 from a 2500, NV4500 trans, NP205 Tcase, Dana 60 front, Locked Dana 70 rear, 5.88 gears, and patina. Check out my build thread in my signature if you want to see more.

It's a winner in my book.

 

[joe.schigel]

It's a winner in my book.

thanks man!

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

thanks man!

I remember in the late 70's you could buy nice running one's (many with only 30K miles) from Government surplus for less than $500. I wanted one but my wife said no, no more vehicles. I had 4 boys, 2 girls and all had vehicles when they turned 16 and had their drivers licenses. My back yard corner lot was a parking lot most of the time. Was yours a diesel ?

 

[joe.schigel]

I remember in the late 70's you could buy nice running one's (many with only 30K miles) from Government surplus for less than $500. I wanted one but my wife said no, no more vehicles. I had 4 boys, 2 girls and all had vehicles when they turned 16 and had their drivers licenses. My back yard corner lot was a parking lot most of the time. Was yours a diesel ?

that sounds like how my parents' house was! (I was 1 of 3).
No, M715's were I6 gas motors. Tornado 230. I don't know of any factory diesels

 

[McKenzieOverland]

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I dig the Simon and Simon'esque front brush guard!

 

[Technician]

My 2008 1500 Denali, 6.2 AWD, long tubes, chipped, and fully equipped for any breakdowns (it’s a shop on wheels)... Because we like to ride in comfort, power... and the wife won’t let me buy a dedicated overland rig yet.
We are currently in the process of designing and building a custom bed rack to fit around my headache rack and toolbox So I can mount the tent and go out without the trailer and SXS. I’ll make a build thread when I have more on that!!

 

[P4TR1OT]

My 2008 1500 Denali, 6.2 AWD, long tubes, chipped, and fully equipped for any breakdowns (it’s a shop on wheels)... Because we like to ride in comfort, power... and the wife won’t let me buy a dedicated overland rig yet.
We are currently in the process of designing and building a custom bed rack to fit around my headache rack and toolbox So I can mount the tent and go out without the trailer and SXS. I’ll make a build thread when I have more on that!!

Sweet rig!

 

[Technician]

Sweet rig!

Thanks!!

 

[dscobell]

Here is rig. Nearly stock F350 4x4 gas CC with FWC camper.

 

[ckkone]

Blank slate, have many plans:

 

[Aceconvoy]

This is my Overlander build in progress. 74 F350 SCS.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

This is my Overlander build in progress. 74 F350 SCS.

That's my kinda start rig, good luck , keep us updated.

 

[Jetrngr430]

I’m working on a 2018 Chevy Express 3500. Was a 15 passenger van. Gutting the thing now. I’m down to removing the dreaded seat rails. One more to go!

 

[Aceconvoy]

That's my kinda start rig, good luck , keep us updated.

Thanks man. I have a build thread I update when I can.

 

[Sparksalot]

I’m working on a 2018 Chevy Express 3500. Was a 15 passenger van. Gutting the thing now. I’m down to removing the dreaded seat rails. One more to go!

Why not leave them in? They can be hard point to mount stuff.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Thanks man. I have a build thread I update when I can.

How do I access the thread ?

 

[Aceconvoy]

How do I access the thread ?

74 Super camper special

Well the Bronco wasn’t working out and I have camping plans next year so so on to the next truck. Ended up picking up a Super Camper special F350. Simple build in mind. Bed rack with a ladder to put a tent and some night lights. She runs great, needs some new tires and basic tuning up, patch...

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Jetrngr430]

I’m working on a 2018 Chevy Express 3500. Was a 15 passenger van. Gutting the thing now. I’m down to removing the dreaded seat rails. One more to go!

Why not leave them in? They can be hard point to mount stuff.

They are kind of tall. With the addition of plywood and some laminate flooring. That’s a couple inches lost. Not in the best of locations for things other than bench seats. Not to mention removing them looses a couple hundred pounds. These suckers are heavy! That’s real estate I’d like to use for other things

 

[elromero3]

Here’s my 03 suburban z71
With my gf’s dad in his 15 F150 and trailer.

 

[Sparksalot]

They are kind of tall. With the addition of plywood and some laminate flooring. That’s a couple inches lost. Not in the best of locations for things other than bench seats. Not to mention removing them looses a couple hundred pounds. These suckers are heavy! That’s real estate I’d like to use for other things

Holy crap, that’s heavy. I don’t blame you for removing them. is there even a market fir them, or are they just scrap steel?