Expedition Camper by IrbisOffroad

[digitalferg]

Very interesting build for sure. What year Trooper did you find that gas tank? What's the capacity? Can't quite tell from the pics but how far does it hang down below the frame?--6 inches or so?

-Ferg-

Some more updates:

I scored a really nice second gas tank from Isuzu Trooper complete with skid plate, and sending unit. It was a really easy installation; just a couple of brackets on the frame rails. I modified the brackets on the skid plate and eveything got painted and installed.

I will keep everyone posted as more updates become available.

 

[FshTaco99]

What kind of glass did you use to mold the cab and camper together?

 

[bobDog]

I am having a major withdrawal episode from lack of photos of late!!!! (shakes and tremors, etc) I guess I'll just grab another drink and click the reload button. :drool:

 

[corax]

I saw this one on ebay and it reminded me to check back and see if there's been any progress on your camper lately

custom double cab w/ utility bed

 

[scooby074]

corax: Interesting vehicle. The ebay ad says that its a fiberglass factory cab? Is this correct? I had no idea such a thing existed. Must be extremely rare.

 

[Dave Bennett]

corax: Interesting vehicle. The ebay ad says that its a fiberglass factory cab? Is this correct? I had no idea such a thing existed. Must be extremely rare.

I've seen quite a few of those cab conversions. They were professionally done, but some look kinda home-brewed IMO.

 

[corax]

corax: Interesting vehicle. The ebay ad says that its a fiberglass factory cab? Is this correct? I had no idea such a thing existed. Must be extremely rare.

fiberglass part is just the extension behind the regular sheet metal "standard cab"

 

[Scott39]

Here is another cool double cab.

 

[digitalferg]

Here is another cool double cab.

How about pics of the 40 series Cruiser just to the right...? :sombrero:

EDIT: Wait a second, where is this place? I swear I can see a couple 55s and maybe a 60 back in there too...

-Ferg-

 

[scooby074]

I've seen quite a few of those cab conversions. They were professionally done, but some look kinda home-brewed IMO.

Definitely a "unique" look (doesnt really appeal to me). Just for clarification (im a little slow:ylsmoke was this factory toyota, or done by an aftermarket company? I havent seen a single one of those style extended cabs up here.

 

[Pikeman]

I believe that was the Sky Cab option, not sure because Isuzu made one with the same type extra cab on it. I was very young and believe it to be from the 83-86 era. At least that is when I remember them in So Cal area and it goes with the sheet metal from teh front end.

***Now back to a regular scheduled... where are the Pictures/ Updates Oleg****

 

[wikid]

I read that you stiffened the frame in the rear section to not let the frame twist under the camper. I was curious if you are at all worried about the twist you may get from the front cab area. Could it cause the cab to twist forward of the camper then stress the area you molded from the camper? I know there are body bushing on the cab. Then the camper is mounted stiff. Am I reading that correctly?

 

[bobDog]

I read that you stiffened the frame in the rear section to not let the frame twist under the camper. I was curious if you are at all worried about the twist you may get from the front cab area. Could it cause the cab to twist forward of the camper then stress the area you molded from the camper? I know there are body bushing on the cab. Then the camper is mounted stiff. Am I reading that correctly?

X2 Altho I have very limited fiber glass experience...I would have worried about twist.....My thought would have to mount the rear part on bushings of some sort....but like I said I have limited experience so????? Makes me nervous....waiting for that really loud POP!

 

[Dave Bennett]

Just for clarification (im a little slow:ylsmoke was this factory toyota, or done by an aftermarket company?

Aftermarket conversion, I don't know by who.

I'd like to know where that junkyard is!

 

[Scott39]

Aftermarket conversion, I don't know by who.

I'd like to know where that junkyard is!

Its in Colorado, do you want to know where at?