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  1. Desert Dog

    Ex army trucks - Are they worth it?

    Here you go, design your own vehicle cab / habitat and install it on a BAE Caiman Chassis! https://caimanparts.com/military-chassis
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    Ex army trucks - Are they worth it?

    For years a MAN KAT was a dream - I always wanted to possess one! Last year I was fortunate to borrow my friends truck for a 10 day trip in Oman. The 6X6 was fitted out in Germany many years ago with a habitat box and used extensively in Oman. The current owner removed the original box and...
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    Mitsu Fuso Camper examples

    Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom. :cool:
  4. Desert Dog

    Going down the rabbit hole...Fuso build

    Regarding low range - if you really want to get the most out of your Fuso, you will definitely need low range. Just recently I did a extremely twisty mountain pass where I was in low 2nd all the way up as well as down.
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    Fuso FG71 / FG83 / FG84 / FG140 / FG637 / FG649 - What do they mean?

    Thank you SkiFreak! I just wish it was more concise. :)
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    Fuso FG71 / FG83 / FG84 / FG140 / FG637 / FG649 - What do they mean?

    I'm getting very confused at the moment. I know that the FG is the 4X4, but what do the numbers actually denote? My Fuso is a FG83 - I asked a supplier for an item for my FG83 only to be told that they only supply items for the FG71, but they actually list parts for the FG84. Which then got me...
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    Show off you Laptop/Tablet/GPS mounts please

    I used to screw / glue / velcro navigation gear to the dashboard but after they kept on falling off, I came up with a 'nav bar' which attached to the handles on the A pillar. I then use Ram mounts to mount all the gear to. First photo is my Nissan Patrol, second is my Fuso:
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    Trouble sourcing Fuso FG parts online

    The UAE is the land of the Canter... You won't find any on-line companies but parts are plentiful and relatively cheap. If you know what the part numbers for the items that you need, I may be able to help.
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    What is the point of Expo graphic wraps?

    I wrapped it so it didn't look like a bland delivery box type truck thing. ;-) Plus the fact that it was cheaper than painting. to change....
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    Mitsu Fuso Camper examples

    Progress at last! Interior fit-out will begin soon...
  11. Desert Dog

    4d33 engine turbo

    https://superiorturbos.com.au/
  12. Desert Dog

    4d33 engine turbo

    Try Turbo Glide and / or Superior Turbos, both in Australia.
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    Unimog U5000 DOKA - One Piece Composite Box

    August hopefully. ;-)
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    Unimog U5000 DOKA - One Piece Composite Box

    This is the first box that we have produced - a one piece 50 mm wall & roof with an 80 mm floor. All the bulkheads have been bonded in which saves a great deal of time with the fit-out.
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    Mitsu Fuso Camper examples

    Mine is progressing slowlet ....
  16. Desert Dog

    High output alternator

    These guys do alternators for Fuso's: http://smartbatterycharger.net I provided them with the manufacturers part number (found on the alternator) and they came up with the following: http://smartbatterycharger.net/pdf/154-brochure.pdf A couple of dimension checks later and I got the quote...
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    High output alternator

    10 days later, numerous e-mails and a follow up call. Still nothing. :-(
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    High output alternator

    I contacted them and still waiting for a response which hopefully I will get on Monday. :)
  19. Desert Dog

    Tuning a fuso any experience with https://www.schaknat.de/

    That is very interesting Cameron. How did he do the upgrade? Via an OBD tool?
  20. Desert Dog

    Corbeau Seats in a Fuso FG83C

    I spent a lot of time researching seats for my truck and it appears that there are only a couple of manufacturers who make something with seat squabs that are low enough. I ended up purchasing a pair of Corbeau RSS seats which are suited for the Land Rover Defender. They aren't suspension seats...
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