Another Foley LR - 4X4 This Time

[d110pickup]

Seeing the 6X6 Rover on here reminded me of this one that we saw in Zambia back in 2005. The couple that own it are ex-pat Brits and now live there but they had Foley build the truck when they were still living in Britain.
The truck started out as a 127" Rapier missile carrier for the British army.
Along with the crewcab body and box they converted it to a 300tdi motor.
Mike
Oh yeah, I threw in a Zambian sunset taken from a hill in The South Luangwa National Park.

 

[kcowyo]

Man, that thing just screams adventure....:drool:

Sweet sunset photo too!

 

[Dmarchand]

Man, I so badly want to build a 130 crew cab out of a d-90. Would be a great daily ride.

 

[pangaea]

You'd think so, but speaking from experience, they're a bit of a pain in the butt from a daily driver perspective. Think all the size of a full size Super Duty, without the power or comfort.

On the other hand, you can pack one up with a crapload of gear for an extended outing.

My old 130...

 

[kcowyo]

Hey, it's the long lost Nathan!

What are you driving now? :lurk:

 

[Dmarchand]

I wanted so badly to buy your rig then, just too tied up trying to wrap up the diesel install in my 90.

I hear you though. I envisioned putting in a 4.6 with zf to make it a bit more comfortable and to allow my wife to drive it. I'm still looking for a 130 though now that I have some free time.