109 Expedition rig build

[Overland Hadley]

:bowdown:

Good work!

 

[N8URE2]

Amazing !!!!
I've been following this from the start, It's great that this thread was started 09/21/07 and here we are 09/25/08 AND THAT THING IS BEAUTIFUL!

:bowdown:

 

[Mercedesrover]

Thanks.

Thought I'd post a before and after....

Before:

After:

 

[01001010]

Wow wow wow....

GREAT WORK!!!

 

[greenmeanie]

Jim,
So when's the first big adventure planned ?

So now you're about done you'll not know what to do with all that spare time - how about a trip to Phoenix to keep your hand in? I've just about finished all my bulkhead and control mods so I'm now inspired to go and pull the engine and gearboxes.

Cheers
Gregor

 

[Mercedesrover]

Jim,
So when's the first big adventure planned ?

So now you're about done you'll not know what to do with all that spare time - how about a trip to Phoenix to keep your hand in? I've just about finished all my bulkhead and control mods so I'm now inspired to go and pull the engine and gearboxes.

Cheers
Gregor

Sorry I haven't answered your latest email. 6:00am mornings and 8:00pm evenings at work make for a short night!

We're talking about that now. Maybe a trip around Lake Superior. More scenic than remote but it looks like it could be fun.

I was telling Wendy last night that I'm going to be a little depressed when I'm finally done with this truck...Like kidnapping victims forming a bond with their captors. I'm sure I'll get over it. Besides, I get to drive it around now!

Call me around February 15th and I'm sure I'll be up for a trip to Phoenix. They have beer in Phoenix, right?

Speaking of beer, I was wondering how many beers it took to build this truck. I'm thinking at least 1000.

 

[Christian P.]

wow CONGRATULATIONS.

Almost a year to the day. This is quite an accomplishment.

 

[KevinNY]

If you get bored Jim you are welcome to refresh my bulkhead for me so we can paint the Goat Sandglow this winter.

 

[mtnbike28]

Wow

The before and after pics are great! Congrats

 

[Hltoppr]

Now what you want to do is trade it for a Troopy....:sombrero:

Can't wait to see this thing in person sometime! What a great build, solid attention to the details that will make it very reliable, and keeping with the classic lines!

-H-

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Congratulations and thank you. I've enjoyed watching and learning as this has come to completion. Most impressive.

 

[viatierra]

Fantastic job! You have the skills and now a second rig for us all to envy. Now crack open #1001...

:friday:

 

[troy]

Speaking of beer, I was wondering how many beers it took to build this truck. I'm thinking at least 1000.

My wife once asked me to estimate how much I've spent on beer for a project I'm working on. I told her there are some things you do not discuss.

Your project looks great!

Troy

 

[nickw]

Beautiful rig

Jim,
Great job man, really impressive.

I am surprised nobody has asked this yet, but how the does it drive? I have been waiting to get a drive report on this thing for a year, I really want to know how the tranny/engine combo works for you.

Are you going to keep the 88" or get rid of her?

 

[greenmeanie]

My wife once asked me to estimate how much I've spent on beer for a project I'm working on. I told her there are some things you do not discuss.


Troy

To paraphrase fromthe aviation industry "When the beer budget exceeds the project budget the truck will drive."