The Ute II: E350 RB 7.3 ZF6

[packmule]

From the Pics thread...

Santa Ana's blew up the dry lake bed coming back from Guadelupe Canyon a few days ago. White out!

How did the new pop top work out on its first run? Other than heavy rain, I can't imagine any tougher tests for cabin leaks than a dust storm.

 

[naterry]

Very unique, I bet you won't be building another one any time soon lol.

Yeah everything takes longer than planned. There were some major PITA sections and a few all nighters to pull it off for the trip. BUT, worth it! and no I won't be doing that again anytime soon.

How did the new pop top work out on its first run? Other than heavy rain, I can't imagine any tougher tests for cabin leaks than a dust storm.

So the top works great (thank god). We had rain leaving town and then that dust storm (had to stop and wait for lighter spots because we literally couldn't see the ground from the cab. Gnarly). The issue now is that my 20+ year old door seals are louder than the top. Good problem I guess.

So here in Baja and we randomly ran into guys from Agile Offroad at a Pemex up north. Lots of fun chasing eachother around the backroads and general van fun. Few pics:

The interior's only around 10% done but functional at least:

 

[mk216v]

Plans for the interior Nate?

 

[BajaSportsmobile]

I heard that you hooked up with John and Dean (and families) down there.

4X4 Vans and Baja!!!

 

[naterry]

I heard that you hooked up with John and Dean (and families) down there.

4X4 Vans and Baja!!!

Yeah Great guys! Hopefully we run into them by San Jaunico tonight. Feliz Ano Nuevo!

 

[naterry]

Plans for the interior Nate?

Thinking simple and versatile. Shower in back, entertainment, etc. Luckily the 8020 let's you change your mind if it's not right

 

[cjken]

Awesome job on the pop top!!!

 

[Vandit]

Awesome van, awesome top, awesome photos! Love to see such a sweet build getting out for some fun. Thanks for sharing!

 

[mk216v]

Thinking simple and versatile. Shower in back, entertainment, etc. Luckily the 8020 let's you change your mind if it's not right

I look forward to the design!

 

[ohpyramids]

need videos

 

[mk216v]

Yes!

 

[tgreening]

What kind of 'yak is that in the pic?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Looks like an innova to me.

 

[naterry]

Cheers gents, Feliz año!

I'll take a vid when it's finished. Right now it would be like a cooking show with only raw ingredients.

San Jaunico 2016:

 

[naterry]

Looks like an innova to me.

Yep. The "swing II", surprisingly good, 6psi helps.