Hey guys! Long time jeep owner, and offroader looking into building an expedition vehicle (I'll try to share some pics of what I'm looking to build). I have a tube bender, welder, sheet metal brake and I'm an architecture student who's fabricated for at least a decade. I'm a former Coast Guard machinery technician, as well (servicing shipboard mechanical systems, including diesels). Forgive me if there's a sticky thread for some of my questions.
-Looking at isuzu NPR's because they seem to be plentiful in southern California. Prefer a 4 cylinder turbo diesel. Why or why not?
-if I get an NPR, I want to convert it to 4x4. I've read that a built th400 transmission will suffice for transmission (Not sure about transfer case).
-Dana 60 front axle from f350?
- rear axle?
-wife and a daughter, comfortable for a few hours drive?
-better platform suggestions?
-What years are best?
-what engines are best?
-Safety?
-towing?
-I feel pretty comfortable designing and building the living area, but welcome to advice there as well.
Thanks all!
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-Looking at isuzu NPR's because they seem to be plentiful in southern California. Prefer a 4 cylinder turbo diesel. Why or why not?
-if I get an NPR, I want to convert it to 4x4. I've read that a built th400 transmission will suffice for transmission (Not sure about transfer case).
-Dana 60 front axle from f350?
- rear axle?
-wife and a daughter, comfortable for a few hours drive?
-better platform suggestions?
-What years are best?
-what engines are best?
-Safety?
-towing?
-I feel pretty comfortable designing and building the living area, but welcome to advice there as well.
Thanks all!
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