Recent content by War_Wagon

Update - Camper purchase I wanted to update you guys on the camper purchase. I caught a good deal on craigslist that I just could not pass up. The photo should be attached (that is not my truck in the photo). I bought a 2001 lance 1121 cabover with a slideout for $5,000! For the most part...

Thanks for the advise. I believe you've steered me far away from veggie oil. It sounds like a PITA to deal with and the last thing I want is a rough running diesel. As for the front end conversion, I am still considering it but it is not at the top of the list. Even if I convert it over, I...

I appreciate your input and have read through your entire build. Impressive stuff! The problem with the HMMWV have is the bolt pattern. It was probably much easier to find adapter for your rig because you have the 170 bolt pattern. This big 450 has the 225 8 lug, and adapters, spacers, and rims...

I shopped for about 3 months for this one. The trick is to use the craigslist mobile app, not the website. On the app, it allows you to search more that one craigslist at a time. I live here in texas, and I searched every single craigslist in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and...

Great feedback and your advice is not to be taken lightly. I don't believe the time factor is my concern, if it takes 6 months, then I will work on it for 6. I definitely see the cost issue being a stumbling block, but I am off to a good start with the price I paid for the truck. I have a whole...

Thanks for the feedback, I think these are two good suggestions: I have explored the option of leaving the flatbed and building on that, and havent quite made up my mind. I think the rigidity of the bed will be good for frame flex, but I also think it adds a lot of weight that may not be...

Thanks for the input GMTech14! I plan to go through the injectors, o'rings, gaskets etc and get the truck 100% mechanically sound. I have even sent off the engine oil to blackstone labs for testing so they can tell me what I'm working with (I don't have much history on the rig) If it makes you...

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am new to the portal and am looking for input/advice for my new build. First, let me start with a little background of myself. I am 22 years old, a college graduate, a gear head, and an outdoorsman. I went to school like they told me to, got a good job like they told me...