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No worries, I'm not letting this project get in the way of travelling or doing stuff with the kids. We take many camping trips/adventures throughout the year in our 4 cyl. mazda tribute. This is more for a better DD rig for me, chance to learn to weld, and i really enjoy wrenching on my scout...

The Duetz looks really interesting, heard of them but never knew much about them.

I've always followed the accepted rules when camping in bear country when camping/backpacking before but how could you follow the "accepted bear camping rules" if you have a built in kitchen/fridge/chuck kit built into the back of their rig as many on the board do or because it's within the...

Thank you all for the input.....i've narrowed it down to two choices with the help of your input. Short term option - If I wanted to get out there ASAP with a diesel: Find a donor 6.2/tranny/t/c combo out of a donor truck and might be able to mate it up to my existing axles (still questions...

I agree! The more research I do into this conversion the more I think it will be a necessity to learn. What kind a machine would I have to have to do the type of welding that would be required for the engine mounts, ect.? Like I mentioned I have time to learn as my wife won't even think about...

Can anyone confirm what kind of diesel is most prevalent in central and south america as far as getting parts?

Thanks for the link. I was leaning toward the 6.2 initially for parts availability and cost. Well my 345 is currently at the stage when it needs rebuilt which is why i'm questioning whether or not to convert to diesel Exactly my thinking.

Thanks for your replies. kickingprop - I will look into the isuzu motors, they look promising. Expomike - I have a few friends that are experienced welders that I am sure would give me a hand but I just don't want to have to rely on them for rediculously extensive welding work. I guess I...

Jessejman, Thanks for a mornings worth of great reading! I have a similar family situation with two young children (4 year old boy and 5 yeard old girl) and a wife who loves camping but has an autoimmune disease that really limits her options for food intake. This thread is really making me...

As a fellow Scout owner I am really loving this build!! Making me wish I would have pursued being a custom fabricator for a career instead of an architect, lol. Subscribed.

I posted the below thread over on one of the Scout Forums to get more specific swap info. but thought I would post it here to get feedback on parts availability in central and south america. Any suggestions? Thanks! Hello all, new here to the site and diesels but not IH's. Currently have a...

The link is to the Craigslist listing of a 2007 FJ Cruiser that would make a really good platform vehicle. The vehicle was used by a former principle of the architecture firm I work for. Please call the number on the listing for more info. Thanks, Drew...

I like your PVC idea....maybe you could use a spring w/ a flat circular top on it to it to keep your bottles always pushed to the front like a lot of those cup dispensers.

I think I am going to go with the sailcloth in the end also. After the renewed interest in my top project (thanks for the thread Jim, it's just what i needed!) I did some follow up research and think that this material is the best I can find for durability, ease of cleaning, and noise...

I came across bondcote while searching for fabric options and it seems like it would be beneficial to get their opinion......I mean holding up to military spec's seems to be right in line with expedition travel. I will post up when i hear back from them.

Thanks for the info. on the Sailcloth shrinking. I might have to rethink my material choices......I want something that will last a long time (8-10 years min.) as I don't want to pay to have a new custom top made every 6 years, but I guess I might not have an option. Haartz also had some...

I have not built my custom top for the scout yet, but I have done some preliminary research into it. I sent an e-mail to Haartz and recieved the following reply.... "Dear Drew, Thank you for your 10/18/07 email and interest in Haartz convertible toppings. I apologize for the tardy reply. With...

That is very helpful, thanks! I will keep an eye on that website and plan accordingly.

Thanks everyone for all your help! I am leaning heavily to the Silverton area and after talking it over with my wife she seems to agree. There are so many good spots though it is going to be a hard final decision to make. At least i know one thing for sure though.......i have options for the...

That sounds great....It would be really fun to take the kids on the Silverton Train too - that was one of my favorate moments as a youngster with my folks. Do you happen to have any more photos of the site?