This rig needs an OverlandBound Emblem....

[vagabondexpedition]

I'm sure we all love checking out other Overland built rigs to see what is being done for mods, and what we might be able to best implement on our own rigs... but step back in time and see how our "new tech" compares to some old school overland mods.

I've got a full blog post up on my site here for those interested in reading more and seeing more of the photos too.

Otherwise, enjoy a few photos:

Scruffy the Nash 450 Overland Rig by e j, on Flickr

Check out those "rotopax-style" containers on the front bumper.. and who needs a roof top tent. This fellow just brings the entire bed - the bed rails and the mattress on the roof!
Scruffy the Nash 450 Overland Rig by e j, on Flickr

Break a wheel while "off road"? No worries, pull out the pocket knife and just whittle up a replacement!
Scruffy the Nash 450 Overland Rig by e j, on Flickr

People always like to make fun of the "lights before lockers" thing... but you know what, some good ditch lights (well, these ones need some repairs it seems) can have you spotting trouble ahead to keep you from being stuck in the first place.
Scruffy the Nash 450 Overland Rig by e j, on Flickr

I love having a tailgate table on the VagabondExpedition Jeep... and you can see where the inspiration for these tables comes from. If it was good enough for an Overlander in the 1930's it's good for today's use too!
Scruffy the Nash 450 Overland Rig by e j, on Flickr

This beauty sits parked in an indoor museum in Calgary Alberta. If you're ever roaming through the area - the Historical Village (and museum) is a must see location - if you're into history that is. This Nash Overlander is a great reminder of keeping things functional - out of necessity for the most part so the story goes in this case.
Scruffy the Nash 450 Overland Rig by e j, on Flickr

Again, more on the blog - link below:

 

[Cort]

That is amazing!

 

[Kent R]

Absolutely Awesome!!!

 

[TOMB]

Can anyone say Grapes of Wrath? Strait out of my family's history. Overlanding by necessity. Lol


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[Road]

That's a handsome ol' rig. Love the little red wagon on the back on top of the chuckbox.

Wasn't as old as this car, but I remember riding in the car my old man had, out from El Paso to somewhere, going through miles and miles of desert. We had one of those canvas water bags hanging from the front. He'd soak the bag, pull out the cork, then fill it up and proudly hang it off the front like they used to in the 30's. People still used them regularly in the desert in the early 60's when we were there, but we didn't really need it.

 

[Dustin Harrison]

That is awesome. Definitely a one of a kind rig.

 

[Lassen]

The water bag is great! I’m too young to remember it, but on some of my early camping trips my dad had a water bag hanging on the bumper!

I don’t know, but I think too many of us today think we are coming up with great stuff for overlanding. More often than not, a lot of it has been done before! My father and grandfather are probably laughing at me from beyond seeing what I have done and want to do!


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[Etoimos]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this with us.