Vintage Expedition vehicles for sale

[wantapinz2]

Hi Guys,
Anyone looking for an inexpensive 4x4 platform to build an expedition vehicle?
Here is my good bang for your bucks candidate.http://www.craiglook.com/all.html?q=kaiser+m725
The Kaiser jeep m725 ambulance is a deal at $2500, Just find a 1st gen. Dodge Cummins
pick up donor for another $1500-$4500 and swap everything useful. My m725
build is still in the part gathering phase but so far i've picked up a set of chevy
4x4 dually 4.56 axles, H1 hummer wheels with 37" goodyear radials (cheap from http://www.trailworthyfab.com.
After the axle swap and power steering/hydroboost disc upgrade I'll drive it round while I shop for a
good Cummins diesel and overdrive tranny. yeah it's a lot of work but you will have a unique and very capable 4x4 camper when you are done.
Another good thing about a vintage vehicle is it is smog exempt and you can build it as high tech or low tech as you want it. Cheers

-Charles

 

[sojourner]

Charles, what's your floor plan look like?
Are you planning on doing a pop up roof?

I guess the jury's out on this as an expedition rig but I'm on board.

 

[wantapinz2]

m725 ideas

Sojourner,
I'm still planning on some kind of pop top. I really like the flip-pac. As for the interior I was thinking of a 72 "jack knife sofa bed on the passenger side and
the kitchen and storage on the drivers side (like the pics I posted on Ambu-build thread). However the lenthwise side seating is fine for two adults that ride up front then sit in the back only when stopped. I have two kids that will be riding in the rear and lately I'm thinking sitting sideways for a few hours at a time might not be too comfortable, especially off-road. So latey i've been thinking a westfalia style interior might be more comfy for the little ones.