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Congrats! From what I've read that thing is pretty reliable.

Congrats, It will be quite the beast when your done!

Could you elaborate on the 'just to be safe outside of North America' part? Would a U.S. CDL count for a a hvy truck operating license elsewhere?

Sorry to hear! I was going to go with those shocks. Hopefully they will replace with no expense to you.

And sunglasses! why, back in my day we just used a hand over our eyes! Bet their polarized lenses too, so fancy ;)

I think that it's just like any other endeavor that has become popular, it has evolved. Some of it good, some not so good. You get to choose what to adopt or ignore, how awesome is that!? I'm amazed at the people who truly traveled overland decades ago. And we all have heard of people...

Nice! Congrats!

That's the kind of 'no-start' scenario that drives you crazy! Some times it's OK, sometimes its not. Amazing that such a small thing as a paper towel can't bring such a beast to a halt. Glad you solved the mystery (aside from how the towel got in there in the first place!)

Holy fab skills! Dude, I finally made it through the whole thread :oops:. Ever have a moment when you realize that despite the many, many projects you've done, you're still a newbie? I'm having that moment now... Amazing work!

Nice! Looks like a great build!

Function over form. My plans include a water collection system as well, I'll let mom nature help keep my water tanks full.

UPDATE: Money has changed hands, the deal is done unless something goes really sideways. Like the ship sinks, pirates, alien invasion, etc. Another update is that I decided to have Mog-Tech (http://mog-tech.de/Leistungssteigerung/) do the engine tuning. so besides the injector pump pressure...

Just went through the whole thread- WOW. Incredible amount of work to take the truck completely apart and build back again! The effort and engineering to make it all work is amazing Pairoa! You have my respect (y)

This engine is a late model OM366LA. Engine code 356999, with the intercooled turbo, Its 240hp now. I do believe it has the mechanical upgrades. Thanks for the reminder about Benzworld, I have been there, but not very much. Need to dig deeper.

Yes, I could see that. I'm not sure they would be practical at all with super's.

Cool, just curious. I'm a Chef, so always happy to meet another. I'm corporate R&D these days.

I don't know for sure if it's an air seat or not, saw the buttons and I presumed. I did look at Irsi site and the ones with the 'bellows' bottom that I actually clicked on were air. I do want to save weight, but at the same time, I need to this to be a 'home' as much as possible. My race car...

The drivers seat is a ISRI, which I'm not familiar with, don't know if it's a 'good' air seat? But they are expensive when I Iooked them up. It will have to do for now either way. (and I'm totally putting AMG emblems on it now!!)

Per the advice I've received here, I did start inquiring about super single rims from Europe. While the 22.5" 10 hole rims are very easy to find here in the states, I was concerned that the offset would be a challenge to get right as the purveyors of said wheels probably will just give me a...

Looks to be in good shape. Here's a line up of rigs in various stages of completion.