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Doing some research on the pro/cons of these two systems, the two issues I have really found the diesel heater is the noise (but I guess the new muffler helps a lot) and with the crappy low sulfer diesel in the US, they can cause issues with the burners carboning up and causing problems.

Inland Empire driveline. No idea on cost. I have been using San Diego Drivelines but they are closer to me then to you. :D

Yeah, that's the stuff I was thinking of. Great find!!!

On the M1010 they use a large, riveted "gasket" that connects the two thru the doorway between the cab and box. I don't have a good picture of it but you can see at the bottom of the pic, the black part running left to right, that's the gasket. It's a one piece item. Unless you figure out a...

Great looking truck!!! As for long, shallow tubs, we needed something like that to fit in our side door of our Kamparoo. We found plastic tubs for Christmas wrapping paper fit the bill. Not a great picture but it shows the tub in the lower right of the pic. Even have little wheels on one end...

Yeah, I definitely understand where everyone is coming from. It's definitely not an issue of not wanting or being able to build up this rig, it really is coming down to a time/money to value decision. I figure I can basically build this rig as I want it for about $20,000 or less and it would...

Well... if it was a '97 or earlier, Dodge extra cab, 4x4, long bed, diesel we would be talking... :sombrero:

My guess would be yes. They likely only list these years because it was an actual option for these vehicle years. Lots of parts will cross back years but since they were never offered from GM for those years, most parts companies will only list what is known to fit and be original for the year.

It's not so much being an old vehicle. I am currently in a full frame off build of my '68 Chevy C10 truck and have my "driver" '65 Chevy C10 truck. Built many old cars from '23 T bucket from scratch to a Pro-Touring '69 Camaro and lots in between. It really comes down to a financial decision...

Man, I am swinging back and forth on this. Am I making this rig over complicated, i.e. trying to build my own "Earthroamer"? Price wise, a later diesel rig and a FWC will likely run about the same cost as this rig... if I build it as I have in my dreams. If I scale things back, I could get by...

Wife and I are thinking of coming by to check these out.

I'll take the punch kit please. I'll PM ya.

Sweet rig. Lots of cool ideas. Love the round headlights.

Pics or Ban! hahaha Interested to see what ya all came up with... :D

Sweet! Nice to see ya back again. Can't wait to see the rig.

Yeah, sorry I couldn't help you out but my bender only has the 1.5" dies and your tube in 1.75". Looking at that Disco pic, looks like they are using 1.5" tube. LOL

Yep, welcome to used car buying! It's definitely worse when you can't inspect the vehicle before buying but doesn't sound too bad cost wise and for you to do the other stuff. Heck I paid more for my alternator for my M1010 project...

Biggest problem is with older vehicles, the dealers no longer have some parts available. Aftermarket ends up being your only option and so much of that stuff can be crap. On the M1010, I have been using the dealer, NAPA, Rock Auto, Kragen, Autozone, etc. Depends on what I need and who has...

Actually you're more likely to get more replies on the Power Systems area, http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=48 Interesting info

Man that is looking good. Can't wait to see the interior finished up. Thanks for posting up the pics and info!