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I've spent the past few years trying to figure out exactly this question, driving around all over the place in all kinds of gnarly weather, always camping in my vehicle. Because I'm kind of a restless buyer/seller, and because I sometimes go early and rent a car and drive around places when I...

That seems like an important question :-). I have no idea myself, but I just happened across this the other day: http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/rvs/2576331359.html. It's somebody here in Oregon who's dropped a 70s chinook camper onto a somewhat newer toyota 4x4. Not the same project as...

Thanks, Chilli! I learned a *ton*, and I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. I don't regret doing it at all :-). Also, your camper top looks fantastic! I'll start a new thread for my new rig, and I feel like I've gotten a lot out of reading your build-story. Not least: I want a big...

I just happened across your build, dustyboy, and, my god: awesome! Kudos to you for this major undertaking, and I hope you come up with a satisfactory paint solution. On the seating front (congratulations, by the way :-)), might it make sense to cut out the (top end of the) back half of your...

Thanks again, all y'all, for your insights! I did end up doing the swap--for a rebuilt 700r4 with an NP 208--and it was an absolute doozy. Nine-degree weather and six inches of snow as a buddy and I did the swap out on the street in front of my house in Indiana last winter. Also, we pulled...

Thanks for the great suggestions, Andrew! I'm heading out to the wrecker's Saturday morning, so I'll write again with what I find :-). In particular, I'll definitely look for a 4x4 option. The Dana 60s I can find nearby on craigslist are all out of my range right now--700 and up--but I'll...

Thanks, Poriggity. I'm thinking about it, but undecided. The friend who's swapping out the trans will do the axle as well for another $250, which seems reasonable to me. I had a 4x4 Jeep Cherokee a few vehicles back, and appreciated the 4WD at times, but so far, I haven't felt a lot of need...

Hi, All, I've been lurking for a while, and finally decided to actually join and ask for advice :-). I have a 1979 Chevy C20: Serendipity Jane (pictured in the Badlands). She's a quad cab, camper special with 3/4-ton axles (spring in front, leaf in back). I've done some great driving in her...