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You're right, EMC is restoring Wolf W461 2dr soft tops. It must have been so long ago I was looking at trying to import a W461 and at the time it wasn't possible (ie not 25yrs yet). Cool you're getting a Kastenwagen! I look forward to following your build. I've asked Guido for his best contact...

W461s would be available to import based on 25yrs, but AFAIK there was something else about W461s (vs W460s or 463s) that prevented them from being imported. I'll have to ask Guido about what I was confused about, and get his best contact info for you. Tell us more about your W461's history...

Maltec took 3yrs to build? They've built other 200 "Pathenger's" (at least 1 was still for sale awhile back, but not currently viewable as the Maltec site has been untrustworthy for over 6mos now), so I'd expect the recipe is known. Did this Heritage until take longer than normal for a specific...

I know how far/wide you've traveled, but I think you're rolling the dice Peter. One large stick or rock up into your plastic tranny pan, and you're done, game over with a lot of hassle to get the truck to civilization and fixed up. 30lbs and 7 fasteners for an aluminum skid to protect it. I'm...

A W461 in the USA? Not possible from what I know, unless it's here only for 1yr on temp permit. For #1 and #2, do you know about Guido in Germany? He's the man for this.

Woot woot, you saved a bunch of money with the factory spare location, and didn't even have to go to Jared! :P Now get some skid plates so you don't bust your plastic tranny pan. Keep the adventures and pics coming!

300GD is definitely a RTW rig, but I agree with your wife in regards to comfort. The 300GD isn't horrible, but it's 80s spartan comfort. 2007-2010 957 chassis Cayenne; low-range t-case, center diff lock standard. Can retrofit the rear with OEM or aftermarket e-locker. There's also an e-locker...

David, Oh snap IA! You've been caught. ;) They needed to capture a zoomed out pic for the Bronco; missing the green color at least. Poor Canucks?? You're rich in maple syrup. :p Craig, this is true about the Euro aftermarket (actually I just sent an email this week to PCA(Porsche) NA about...

You are correct, my mistake for not being clearer. I believe the IG is using the 8HP70 vs the 8HP75; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_8HP_transmission Unsure why you think it'd be the 8HP51 from the 3Series/Supra. I will confirm... Who here is TRULY going to travel RTW with any vehicle...

What I thought, thx. Those Ute beds are pretty reasonably priced. $5k or so awhile back.

It's a robust ZF 8HP trans. No Ford plastic tranny pans here...

Ah, it's a MITS alloy bed...AEV must have switched from https://www.uteltd.com trays on the 4th gen RAM's. GLWS--you have a rare bird there!

I definitely agree with you; it seems OEV has the latest/most correct info, which is understandable, but that needs to quickly make its way to their dealers too since they're boots on ground for OEV--and then info back to OEV as well. OEV knew that dealers had customers asking for Shells since...

I can't believe AEV is using stock springs/shocks on that 4500/5500, with just a spacer kit to give lift. Sounds like they're wanting to compete with DBL Designs junk?

Update; while Arnold at OEV was telling my local OEV dealer(friends of mine in the industry) that originally Shells would only be available to the OEV Dealer and their (interior)Builder of choice--ie NO DIY--OEV changed their tune recently. This is why their Shells page now have a DIY(buy from...

One would hope that more OEV dealers will be able to give accurate info as time goes on. Correct; interiors are not DIY'able = no building out the interior yourself (unless you're the OEV dealer's interior builder of choice I suppose). You order a shell from an OEV dealer, and the OEV...

Surprisingly, the entry door can be placed wherever you'd like it. This has been confirmed with OEV. I would have thought they'd be sticklers on it staying in the standard HB location for the simplicity of their workers. Correct; OEV dealer would install a window or propane locker or hatch...

K02's aren't a fave, and used K02's even less so. There are better tires out there than K02s now. But sounds like you already know some of their issues. By iron I meant the HiLift is the heavy iron. Enjoy your trip.

Typically VAG specs state that a tire should be within ~3/32" of the other tires or else the ABS/ESP will get a bit cranky, so your new spare is a bit too tall especially as you wear down those crappy K02's (may I ask why you bought used K02's?). @RAM5500 CAMPERTHING just loves the idea of...

Why is the RTT so high off the roof?