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    GVWR vs. Payload and possible issues with excess weight

    Hello everyone, Been lurking for a while mostly learning. I saw this post and was compelled to weigh in. I have a SRA 2003 Chevy 2500HD w/Duramax and Allison trans with 4WD and an 8" bed. I also have a 1995 Weekender by Skyline truck camper. I purchased this complete setup from a cousin. The...
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    Newbie, first time Cruiser owner

    The hood was not touched. So upon further thoughts, yes that is smoke you smell. I am going to move this repair to IH8MUD. Do not wish to bore anyone with this until I can get her back to a usable status and start making her more off road usable. Thanks again for the thoughts and comments, I...
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    Newbie, first time Cruiser owner

    So this was the damage done to her. Did not break the ww bottle or the rad overflow bottle. Have measured the frame form the nose to the core support and only have about a1/4"of variance. Hopefully not a big deal.
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    Newbie, first time Cruiser owner

    Yep, pass side drain had a leaf and decomp blocking it. Rained again some yesterday and the floor was dry. Yippie. Just got done crawling around underneath of it. Ramps and cardboard(gravel driveway), it is amazing how little rust there is under this thing. Bad news is it looks like both diffs...
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    Newbie, first time Cruiser owner

    Beau Diddly and nuclearlemon Thanks very much. I have never called AAA especially in the boonies. I have had to have a farmer pull me out of a situation before with his tractor :). I plan on repairing the damage and rebuilding/repairing each of the systems to make sure this vehicle reliable and...
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    Newbie, first time Cruiser owner

    Hello Eveyone, Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ron, I am located in Northern Va. I recently purchased a wrecked 1994 LC that is not locked. I purchased it from the original owner. 192xxx miles. His son wrecked it the first week he had his drivers liscenes. Paid $800.00 for it. Body...
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    Interesting find today..

    My apologies, I miss typed. The vehicles once they are armored weigh in at about 10,000 lbs. according to one of the guys that work over there. I have also seen multiple Lenco built armored cars that are 4x4s with gun turrets on the roofs and are Powerstroke twin turbo units. Yes some of the...
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    Interesting find today..

    Hey folks, New here as of a few minutes ago. Been lurking around for the last month or so. I picked up a wrecked but repairable '94 Cruiser, not locked. These are State Dept. vehicles. I work at the end of the side street they are on. They get in some really serious pieces. Yes they do armor...
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