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Yeah, for being an ambulance body rig, it had some serious braking power for almost 6300 lbs. My Dodge on the other hand... lets just hope I don't have to stop like right now...

Now you make me wonder if that is what my M1010 had for rear brakes. They seemed huge for drums and it was the best stopping full size truck I have ever owned. Way better than my current Ram.

Great looking rig and no idea why I have not commented on it before. You have done basically what I want to do, with a flatbed setup. I want to run boxes down the sides under the area of the camper. My FWC lives there full time so I really need lockable storage. I picked up an aluminum...

Nice upgrades Linda!!! I so need to do a backup camera too.

I would add my vote for a Cherokee. Just sold ours after 6 years of problem free ownership. Wheeled it the first year bone stock while I pieced together my lift items. Just keep in mind, any $2000 vehicle is likely going to need some work. That price range typically gets into the very used...

Awesome news!!! Glad to hear the pup is going to a good home. Ellie approves!

Sounds like a cool build. Interested in seeing how it progresses. As some others have said, I would really figure out what you really need versus want. Reason I say that is, looking at your list, the weight is going to add up very quickly and you will likely exceed your GVW. Being a 3/4 ton...

Looks like some nice upgrades and work. For insulation, you might look at Peel 'n Seal at most home improvement stores. Normally for roofs but works good for auto application. I did the whole floor in my '69 Camaro and it greatly cut the heat down. If you were local, I have some in my garage...

Overdrive trans will net you the biggest MPG return. EFI is nice to get the last little bit you are likely going to but the benefit will be lower than an overdrive. Nice truck BTW. :)

Most of them require garaging, which can't be done. I can't even get them to agree to being on my side yard pad, under a car port, behind a locked gate with a dog outside. They all tell me, it has to be in a garage. As it is, it lives on the street.

Hey Brian. What part do I find true? The insurance part or the parts part? Insurance is a big problem. My '65 C10 truck, if someone hit and totalled it, I would likely walk away with a $1000 as most insurance companies only see it as a 40+ year old truck of no real value. Almost all of the...

What a cutie!!! Hopefully someone will give this guy a good home. We actually got our pup, Ellie from ExPo. She is doing great and has us well trained. LOL Here's Ellie give ya a High 5 for helping this guy out!

I agree that I love build up old trucks/cars with all the classic aspects of it but adding modern components when/where I can. The downside to this over a new truck is, parts replacement. At least were I am at, anymore you have computer jockeys behind the counter at most all auto parts stores...

Man, that is looking great. One suggestion, based on what I have read at one time on WTW. Put some heat reflective insulation down before putting the fridge back in. What I read is, with the heater below the fridge, some heat will transfer upwards and cause the fridge to not work as well...

I think GM took to just building better vehicles starting in the mid 90's. I was watching a report regarding GM a couple years back and one of the top GM execs was on and apologized for how bad the vehicles were in the '80's. He said they were just pushing out as many as they could without any...

Sorry to say, most GM products during the '80's were junk. And just so no one thinks I am GM bashing, I am a die hard GM (Chevy) guy. I have found GM products mid '90's and later seem to be of better quality. My '98 C1500 Silverado ran great and I bought it used at 147,000 miles. Sold it to...

Nice pics and report so far. BTW, if you look at those letters, its Pooh Saan. Those are A's (see the little tail).

Truck is doing okay. Really haven't done much with it. Still have a bunch of things I want to do but time has been focused on other vehicles. The custom springs was the best thing I did for the ride. Keep in mind my camper is on all the time so I have no idea how it rides empty. The front...

Great report and pics. Glad you found your wife is enjoying overlanding travels. I too found a wonderful woman who enjoys this to. My ex did not want to do any of this. I am SOOOO wanting to get to Utah and these recent trip reports are totally making me envious!!! :drool:

Yes! :D