pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
I'm going to have to disagree with many of these posts. If you are going to build/drive an overlanding vehicle, you are going to be modifying it. I would rather have something that I can work on instead of having to take it to a computer programmer every time something doesn't work. Modern electronics might be nice when they are new, but once they get older, they can be a nightmare. If you are going to be changing stuff anyways, why spend more on the initial purchase? Start with something solid, simple, and cheap. 70's-90's GM and Ford trucks are solid bases to build whatever you want. They were plentiful so parts are readily available and not too expensive. I pounded on my 79 Blazer for years. I swapped in a 14 bolt rear end and that's about it. I have found there is another benefit to older trucks. For some reason, you can drag a rusty chain across an old truck's hood with no damage. Do it to something with a clear coat paint job, and it's thrashed.