Bronzit
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I'm usually the worst at keeping build threads going, but I'll try and keep up on this one.
I’ll also try and make it to a bunch of the PNW shindigs. I’m in Portland. But spend a bunch of time in the Olympia area. And Bend/Central Oregon.
The Volvo hunt had been on for almost a year now. I had always wanted a Mog. I quickly realized I won't be able to afford one anytime soon, and most were a bit bigger than I'd ever want to get. At least at this point in my life.
Pinzes always seem to go for oodles more money than I have. And I would have preferred the diesel variant.
Cue the C30x series. The 4x4 has always been super impressive to me. And I had even seen a couple in the flesh.
The 6x6 seemed to tick more of the boxes. Load capacity, build out space in the rear, drivability, and badassery.
The TGB20s seemed a bit long. And would need quite a bit to retrofit the troop carrier, whereas the others were very useable even in mil-spec.
Therefore, the Tgb13 was the goal. The ambulance was neat, but I love the looks of the BreadBox.
So, I began the search....
I eventually planned to import one from Sweden, but through a whole lot of internet searching/luck I found one stateside that the owner was willing to let go of. The previous owner was the nicest and we made a deal.
So, I received it two weeks ago.
I’ve been plugging away at all sorts of little things.
The rear most diff is a bit blown, so I’ve got that all torn apart. I've been looking into sourcing a new gearset/bearings and am heavily debating going to 5.99s to help me out with some top speed.
A full brake rebuild is in order, as I’ve seemed to have blown the old seals on the master.
Oh the joys of having to order all sorts of parts that aren't available here.
It needs tires, a good tune up on the old B30, flush some fluids, and should go into semi daily driver duty.
It also needs a bit of rust repair, but flat panels will be nice for welding up.
I’ve got huge plans for it. Building out the back half to be a livable situation is the idea.
I’m just finishing up my M. Arch and am working on incorporating this into my Thesis as a study of micro-living/modern covered wagon/nomadic supporting/vanlife toting/MadMax referencing “thing”.
On to the pics:
I was so excited when the PO texted me this.
Again, I have all sorts of plans for it.
Eventual swaps, pop top fittings, interior build out, etc.
I’ll also try and make it to a bunch of the PNW shindigs. I’m in Portland. But spend a bunch of time in the Olympia area. And Bend/Central Oregon.
The Volvo hunt had been on for almost a year now. I had always wanted a Mog. I quickly realized I won't be able to afford one anytime soon, and most were a bit bigger than I'd ever want to get. At least at this point in my life.
Pinzes always seem to go for oodles more money than I have. And I would have preferred the diesel variant.
Cue the C30x series. The 4x4 has always been super impressive to me. And I had even seen a couple in the flesh.
The 6x6 seemed to tick more of the boxes. Load capacity, build out space in the rear, drivability, and badassery.
The TGB20s seemed a bit long. And would need quite a bit to retrofit the troop carrier, whereas the others were very useable even in mil-spec.
Therefore, the Tgb13 was the goal. The ambulance was neat, but I love the looks of the BreadBox.
So, I began the search....
I eventually planned to import one from Sweden, but through a whole lot of internet searching/luck I found one stateside that the owner was willing to let go of. The previous owner was the nicest and we made a deal.
So, I received it two weeks ago.
I’ve been plugging away at all sorts of little things.
The rear most diff is a bit blown, so I’ve got that all torn apart. I've been looking into sourcing a new gearset/bearings and am heavily debating going to 5.99s to help me out with some top speed.
A full brake rebuild is in order, as I’ve seemed to have blown the old seals on the master.
Oh the joys of having to order all sorts of parts that aren't available here.
It needs tires, a good tune up on the old B30, flush some fluids, and should go into semi daily driver duty.
It also needs a bit of rust repair, but flat panels will be nice for welding up.
I’ve got huge plans for it. Building out the back half to be a livable situation is the idea.
I’m just finishing up my M. Arch and am working on incorporating this into my Thesis as a study of micro-living/modern covered wagon/nomadic supporting/vanlife toting/MadMax referencing “thing”.
On to the pics:
I was so excited when the PO texted me this.
Again, I have all sorts of plans for it.
Eventual swaps, pop top fittings, interior build out, etc.
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