1983 Datsun 720 4x4

Arktisk

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Killer truck! I think I might have seen this one listed before you bought it. Only remember it because it was so clean. I am in Oly with a 95 hardbody 4x4.
 
So i found an 80$ canopy and threw an elevated platform together and headed out for a few days with the GF. It got the creative juices flowing and made me think about what i wanted/need in a camper. The funny thing is, is that i had just as much fun in this 1500$ truck off craigslist and the 80% canopy with a matress and cook stove as i did in my 80K Tacoma flatbed camper.

Here are a few photos.
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I'm back on Craigslist looking for a contractor canopy with fold up sides. Going to look at one this week.




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Went back on Craigslist and picked this up for 260$.
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It's a gem top from a ford ranger long bed with windows and flip up sides.

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It's not a perfect fit but it's pretty darn close and light. It's no problem to get on and off with two people.

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There's a slight gap up front and a little rust starting in the bulk head. I'm debating between laying down a1x2 piece of steel or extending the camper out with some marine ply. Maybe I could weld an extension on to it too.
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The other option is to build a role bar for it. And mount it between the camper and the cAb.

Any recommendations?


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sdterrible1

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I think the roll bar would be a easy on the eyes fix. If the bar went sightly above the camper it could be functional for supporting lumber. Plus i think it would fit the era pretty good.
 
Been silently following along with this thread, but after seeing that last photo, I realized I had watched a video about your treehouse, and figured it was as good a time as any to pop in and say that both your truck and the treehouse look fantastic!
 

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