If I recall it had originally been set up as some sort of train track maintenance vehicle. It had the mechanism that allowed it to run on the rails, which had been removed. It had some big honkin diesel in it and it sold for some stupid cheap sub $5k price. I came REAL close to pulling the trigger on this thing but thank my various gods good sense prevailed. Like I need another project.
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If I recall it had originally been set up as some sort of train track maintenance vehicle. It had the mechanism that allowed it to run on the rails, which had been removed. It had some big honkin diesel in it and it sold for some stupid cheap sub $5k price. I came REAL close to pulling the trigger on this thing but thank my various gods good sense prevailed. Like I need another project.
I think you're right about the train track deal. The price was around $4k I thought, it was something STOOPID cheap. Somebody got one helluva rig for the money!
How did you insulate your floor. I will be in cold winter conditions in this and want to stay warm, obviously. Did you just sandwich rigid insulation between the floor and ply wood or but small joist in there?
lqhikers
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insulation
wood steps between ribs,1/2"foam, 1/2" plywood,vinyl to finish.
ceiling was framed in wth wood strips then insulated followed with 1/8" plywood with indoor outdoor carpet.
walls were framed,.insulated,then covered with finished 1/4" panels.
i thank i used typical r-15 insulation.
i never worried about being overloaded.the 1st picture i posted shows us on our way back from 2 months in baja.
2 bikes, in front a dual sport motorcycle on a rack on rear,2 kayaks on top,,plus a zodiac inflatable boat with 20 horsepower
motor on rear roof rack,all the gear, plus i had 2 custom 50 gal gas tanks installed.
also since it was the 70's we had a wood burning stove,(sure do miss our "hippy" days!).
hope this answers some of your questions.
Les lqhikers
wood steps between ribs,1/2"foam, 1/2" plywood,vinyl to finish.
ceiling was framed in wth wood strips then insulated followed with 1/8" plywood with indoor outdoor carpet.
walls were framed,.insulated,then covered with finished 1/4" panels.
i thank i used typical r-15 insulation.
i never worried about being overloaded.the 1st picture i posted shows us on our way back from 2 months in baja.
2 bikes, in front a dual sport motorcycle on a rack on rear,2 kayaks on top,,plus a zodiac inflatable boat with 20 horsepower
motor on rear roof rack,all the gear, plus i had 2 custom 50 gal gas tanks installed.
also since it was the 70's we had a wood burning stove,(sure do miss our "hippy" days!).
hope this answers some of your questions.
Les lqhikers