Recent content by DionK

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Per our lawyer's instructions, all posts by DionK will be removed. We request that Michael D. Hiscox cease and desist all defamation of Dion Kranz and Red Cannon Expedition's character and reputation. Statements posted on this thread by Michael D. Hiscox are false and destructive and are...

It is not to often I see Ottumwa CL ads on the Portal. I live about 25 miles away from where that truck is/was. Not sure I would do anything with it but it could be cool is someone took the time and a lot of money.

Hi everyone, Dion asked me to post some pictures for you guys. A local photographer came by and got some good shots of Dion in action. Will get more pictures once the body is back from paint. We've decided on a name for the Red Cannon Jeep. It's called The Darién. Hopefully one day we will...

Hello, everyone. Just wanted to post a quick update. Unfortunately, the Jeep will not be finished for Overland Expo East. The body shop will not be finished in time as the owner (and person working on it) broke his hip and is out of commission for 8 months. I'm currently trying to find another...

Mike has no choice in the matter that is what will be going in there, yet he has agreed with my decision.:)

Hello off road enthusiasts! After their long trip the extra help is here and they are motivated! So far we have had a productive and exciting week, here is our progress thus far. The top is off for some fresh air and now the transformation can begin! In order to create a larger sleeping...

Now to the start of the cabinets. riverside face frame cut and ready to assemble. I am assembling the main body of the cabinets in the vehicle to ensure they fit. Lots of trimming and saying to make the rear of the cabinets match to the camper body. Just another view. Next week...

Thought I would give yogis some pics of the progress. With the new body design I plan on putting opposing windows towards the rear of the cabin. So the Passenger side window has to be filled to make that happen. window removed window frame had to be cut out. then I proceed by filling...

The tank will be made out of fiberglass then a gelcoat to finish it off and make sure it is watertight.

It depends on who you talk to, I like to think that I can sell custom parts down the line so it is worth eating some labor initially. Plus a custom tank is far stronger than most seam welded tanks similar to a Ronco. Lets say I build a one-off tank that holds 50 gallons of water and is hidden...

Without labor and just parts we are looking around $250.00. The plus side though is I will have a mold to reproduce the tanks as fast I as can work. As I go along I am trying to build double the pieces to allow for easy manufacturing in the future. Let's just say I have a feeling this will not...

Here is also how the panels look in the Jeep. Really hard to see the picture it was taken prior to having lights on in the shop. Speaking of lights we finally have the power on. Bring on the power tools no more fooling around!!

Here are some pics of the general layout of the cabinets. Been really busy the last couple days, the top is ready to come off just waiting for more arms to help aid in picking it up.