Overlanding with older vehicles

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Ok, I'll redefine old a little bit. Any CJ series Jeeps (that goes to what... 1986?). Any "classic" Ford Bronco (don't know the last year). Any "classic" Toyota FJ 40 Landcruiser. Any International Scout. What am I missing while still keeping the flavor old? Soft top is a plus.

Studebakers, military Dodges, land rovers ??

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

I don't think i would really turn anyone away if they really thought their vehicle qualified as old. The idea is to get out there no matter what you're driving. I just think it would be fun to do an old-school vehicle overland trip.

Yeah, after the pandemic is history.

 

[Big G]

I don't think i would really turn anyone away if they really thought their vehicle qualified as old. The idea is to get out there no matter what you're driving. I just think it would be fun to do an old-school vehicle overland trip.

Oh no Paul, you finally succumed! Hey man I was just messin with you back when you posted. I think it's a great idea so go for it the way you want it have tons of fun, and take pics and post them. I'd have an old rig if it was possible.

 

[M Rose]

I have a '88 Bronco, but even if you were to let Big G and I come along I wouldn't go. I don't want to die from a pandemic... falling off a mountain side or a serious rollover has at least a little more respect than deliberately tempting fate.

Your 88 is more than capable out here I. The west. I take my 89 everywhere. Check out Dan90FSB and his Rubicon/Moab adventures.

 

[M Rose]

Oh no Paul, you finally succumed! Hey man I was just messin with you back when you posted. I think it's a great idea so go for it the way you want it have tons of fun, and take pics and post them. I'd have an old rig if it was possible.

We could do Old, Older , and Oldest... Gabe... you fall into the Oldest category just because BUG!

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

We could do Old, Older , and Oldest... Gabe... you fall into the Oldest category just because BUG!

Can I bring this- - -

 

[M Rose]

Can I bring this- - -

That classified as Dinosaur... so yes

 

[armyRN]

Oh no Paul, you finally succumed! Hey man I was just messin with you back when you posted. I think it's a great idea so go for it the way you want it have tons of fun, and take pics and post them. I'd have an old rig if it was possible.

Overlanding is all about being inclusive no matter what you drive. (rest assured I'm smiling as I'm typing this)

Ideally the old school run would be the Jeep CJs, first edition Broncos, classic Land Cruisers, Scouts, Land Rovers, etc. But there is a lot of gray area (like the 1980 Toyota Truck that posted earlier). And Bugs if nothing else for the novelty.

But now a days, sadly, some folks (young'uns) think if a vehicle is 20 years old it is "old". Heck; 20 years old... that's a 2000 model. In 2000 vehicles all had fuel injection, all sorts of computers, OBD-II, antilock brakes, etc. That ain't old.

My TJ is older than that (1998), and I don't think of it as old. Neither do I think of my 96 Dodge Ram as old (even if it does have 225,000 miles on it).

I just want to go overlanding with my Willys, and don't want to be the only "oldie" vehicle out there. I'll keep working on it. We just gotta get over this virus thing.

 

[Boucher]

Funny I went to quartine myself in a secluded spot deep into West Va first time out with my almost 20-year-old H-2 major difference between the bumps on the trails compared to my leaf suspension on my FJ40 it was like I was Overlanding in luxury. My back was very happy

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Funny I went to quartine myself in a secluded spot deep into West Va first time out with my almost 20-year-old H-2 major difference between the bumps on the trails compared to my leaf suspension on my FJ40 it was like I was Overlanding in luxury. My back was very happy

I would have thought it would be just the opposite. Good to know. Exactly why I went with my Land Rover Discovery, the ride is awesome compared to my leaf spring truck.

 

[shortbus4x4]

I was thinking something like the OR or WA Overland Route. Either one of these would be reasonably local (for me anyways). Yeah, for me to do a CO trip I would have to tow it a couple days to get to the jumping off point.

Something like this: Overland Routes | Pacific Crest: Oregon Segment - Expedition Portal

I would be up for that. Would have to be end of summer or fall for me though as I'm pretty busy June/July timeframe and I'm waiting for the virus panic to settle down before I travel too much this spring.

 

[armyRN]

I would be up for that. Would have to be end of summer or fall for me though as I'm pretty busy June/July timeframe and I'm waiting for the virus panic to settle down before I travel too much this spring.

Oh yeah; with all this virus stuff probably August at the earliest. Plenty of time for some of you folks to start looking for something old to drive!

 

[shortbus4x4]

When were you thinking about going? Where and for how long?

 

[armyRN]

When were you thinking about going? Where and for how long?

See post #33 for possible trips. We're talking about a week long trip +/-.

 

[shortbus4x4]

See post #33 for possible trips. We're talking about a week long trip +/-.

So many choices, so little time.
I'm partial to OR but any trip on the trail is better than work. I also have always wanted to do OR and WA discovery routes.

 

[Anak]

But now a days, sadly, some folks (young'uns) think if a vehicle is 20 years old it is "old". Heck; 20 years old... that's a 2000 model. In 2000 vehicles all had fuel injection, all sorts of computers, OBD-II, antilock brakes, etc. That ain't old.

My TJ is older than that (1998), and I don't think of it as old. Neither do I think of my 96 Dodge Ram as old (even if it does have 225,000 miles on it).

Preach it brother!!

Our "new" vehicle is our '02 Suburban.

That is what The Bride drives if not driving her '96 Impala SS.

My daily driver is my '96 Cherokee (XJ). My '95 Cummins is the pickup I prefer.

None of those count as "old" in my book.

 

[armyRN]

So many choices, so little time.
I'm partial to OR but any trip on the trail is better than work. I also have always wanted to do OR and WA discovery routes.

All three I listed in post #33 look good. I want to do them all! But the WABDR looks especially appealing, especially if you live in WA. I need to watch the WABDR video linked in post #33. I already have the map from BDR. It isn't an Alaska to Argentina trip, but would be a good run for us older vehicles - about a week long.

 

[Ashton]

This idea intrigues me. Would be awesome to get a 50's or 60's pick up, one of the lesser desired classics, then build it up like one does with these newer rigs. I suppose having fab skills would be very useful, to customize for comfort and retrofitting newer parts in places (like shocks, wheels/tires, suspension rubber and brakes, cooling...).

Or is that defeating the purpose of the idea?

 

[Smileyshaun]

The first 2 sections of the wbdr are mostly just gravel roads , nothing to challenging so would be a great choice for some older rigs to slowly cruise along and enjoy the drive .

 

[Billiebob]

This idea intrigues me. Would be awesome to get a 50's or 60's pick up, one of the lesser desired classics, then build it up like one does with these newer rigs. I suppose having fab skills would be very useful, to customize for comfort and retrofitting newer parts in places (like shocks, wheels/tires, suspension rubber and brakes, cooling...).

Or is that defeating the purpose of the idea?

I'm a big fan of 1960s technology. Way more reliable than 2020s technology.

But keep it close to stock. Quite right you can rebuild an old truck for way less than what building up a new truck would cost. And it seems none of the new trucks are capable stock anyway so I'd sooner make a statement driving an old truck.

These were all up for sale in the past year for under $20K.