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Dodge 4x4 all terrain camper - may be one of a kind.
This is a rare very-rugged but simple 1964 Dodge Power Wagon 4x4 military van converted to reliable higher horsepower Chevrolet small block V-8 power and 12 volt electrics (the original I6 engines were under powered and subject to damage from over-revving.) This is a well designed engine swap. The engine lines up perfectly with the radiator, engine mounts and transmission adapter look like a factory installation and all components fit right. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ENGINE CURRENTLY DOESN'T RUN AND BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE NEED WORK. The engine can manually be turned over, but it likely needs a new distributor (which is included.) This rig is very easy to work on and parts are available. New brake cylinders are about $35 each, brake master cylinder is about $90 and a used Chevy small block (if needed) can be bought for about $500.
This truck looks like a super-sized high ground clearance Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser. It is only about 17' long and 6' wide, so it is maneuverable and can be parked in a standard stall. From the heavy-duty grill guard to the pintle-hitch, this vehicle is tough and will stand up to a lot of cross-country abuse without shedding plastic body parts like other 4x4s. The transmission is a 4 speed manual with 2-speed transfer case. Front and rear axles are solid with leaf spring suspension. The serious Goodyear 33" 8 ply off-road truck tires are in great shape. This truck comes with 2-spare wheels; one is mounted on a swing-away mount outside of the driver's door, the other is non mounted (pictured on the rear gas can mounts.) Five 5-gallon jerry can holders are mounted to the rear doors and over the right front fender -- this truck comes with two 5-gallon gas Jerry cans. There is plenty of room for additional batteries under the seats and solar panels on the roof if you want to stay off grid for a while. My plan was to put a deck on the roof for sitting. Here's a blog about a family's 1970's trip across Africa in an M43: http://www.seatonandmarion.talktalk.net/AcrossAfrica1.htm
The spot light in the roof operates from a hand control in the driver's cabin. Front windshields open forward for ventilation. Driver's side roll-up window glass has a stone crack in one of the safety-glass ply, but is usable as is. High-mounted louvered windows on the walls and doors in the rear cabin provide good cross ventilation.
Paint inside and out is not a show winner but looks OK. The entire body is insulated, strong and simple; the inside walls and ceiling is painted steel. There are lots of steel storage boxes built into this rig. There are two outside lockable hatches, 3 storage boxes in the cab, under the passenger seat and 6 storage boxes under the seats in the rear cabin. The 4 bunks are about 7' 6" long and convert to center-facing bench seating for 8; add a roof top tent and you could easily sleep 8 in this thing. The bunks have new 4" thick 'never been slept on' foam mattresses. I'll post interior pictures once the front seats are recovered.
This vehicle is very secure. All doors, outside storage lockers and engine bay are pad-lockable for extra security. A sliding door separates the driver's compartment from the cabin. An inside security bar across the windows prevents entry.
I don't know when the last time this truck was run or registered; I have no title and it is SOLD AS IS WITH A BILL OF SALE ONLY. I bought this truck from an estate auction to advertise my roof top tent business. I planned to use it as a movable billboard, but have instead moved on to a new business. This vehicle is currently NOT RUNNING so, you will need a military tow bar, heavy duty car trailer with ramps and a winch or tow truck as this beast weighs about 7000 lbs. Please email any questions. I'm located in Mission Viejo, Ca.
Dodge 4x4 all terrain camper - may be one of a kind.
This is a rare very-rugged but simple 1964 Dodge Power Wagon 4x4 military van converted to reliable higher horsepower Chevrolet small block V-8 power and 12 volt electrics (the original I6 engines were under powered and subject to damage from over-revving.) This is a well designed engine swap. The engine lines up perfectly with the radiator, engine mounts and transmission adapter look like a factory installation and all components fit right. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ENGINE CURRENTLY DOESN'T RUN AND BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE NEED WORK. The engine can manually be turned over, but it likely needs a new distributor (which is included.) This rig is very easy to work on and parts are available. New brake cylinders are about $35 each, brake master cylinder is about $90 and a used Chevy small block (if needed) can be bought for about $500.
This truck looks like a super-sized high ground clearance Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser. It is only about 17' long and 6' wide, so it is maneuverable and can be parked in a standard stall. From the heavy-duty grill guard to the pintle-hitch, this vehicle is tough and will stand up to a lot of cross-country abuse without shedding plastic body parts like other 4x4s. The transmission is a 4 speed manual with 2-speed transfer case. Front and rear axles are solid with leaf spring suspension. The serious Goodyear 33" 8 ply off-road truck tires are in great shape. This truck comes with 2-spare wheels; one is mounted on a swing-away mount outside of the driver's door, the other is non mounted (pictured on the rear gas can mounts.) Five 5-gallon jerry can holders are mounted to the rear doors and over the right front fender -- this truck comes with two 5-gallon gas Jerry cans. There is plenty of room for additional batteries under the seats and solar panels on the roof if you want to stay off grid for a while. My plan was to put a deck on the roof for sitting. Here's a blog about a family's 1970's trip across Africa in an M43: http://www.seatonandmarion.talktalk.net/AcrossAfrica1.htm
The spot light in the roof operates from a hand control in the driver's cabin. Front windshields open forward for ventilation. Driver's side roll-up window glass has a stone crack in one of the safety-glass ply, but is usable as is. High-mounted louvered windows on the walls and doors in the rear cabin provide good cross ventilation.
Paint inside and out is not a show winner but looks OK. The entire body is insulated, strong and simple; the inside walls and ceiling is painted steel. There are lots of steel storage boxes built into this rig. There are two outside lockable hatches, 3 storage boxes in the cab, under the passenger seat and 6 storage boxes under the seats in the rear cabin. The 4 bunks are about 7' 6" long and convert to center-facing bench seating for 8; add a roof top tent and you could easily sleep 8 in this thing. The bunks have new 4" thick 'never been slept on' foam mattresses. I'll post interior pictures once the front seats are recovered.
This vehicle is very secure. All doors, outside storage lockers and engine bay are pad-lockable for extra security. A sliding door separates the driver's compartment from the cabin. An inside security bar across the windows prevents entry.
I don't know when the last time this truck was run or registered; I have no title and it is SOLD AS IS WITH A BILL OF SALE ONLY. I bought this truck from an estate auction to advertise my roof top tent business. I planned to use it as a movable billboard, but have instead moved on to a new business. This vehicle is currently NOT RUNNING so, you will need a military tow bar, heavy duty car trailer with ramps and a winch or tow truck as this beast weighs about 7000 lbs. Please email any questions. I'm located in Mission Viejo, Ca.
