Ambu Build

[ersatzknarf]

Hi Steve,

That is a neat idea for the stove vent ! I did not know there were variable speed computer fans. The price looks very agreeable, too

Yes, the Aurinco stuff is pricey :Wow1:

I have seen the Unisolar and looked at it many times. Unfortunately, we just don't have the roof length to fit them. How long is your roof, by the way ? If you can fit them, go for it ! ! !

 

[Yorker]

Front: LR HD ( I like them better then OME 751)
Rear:OME 754

The rear is a bit stiff when unloaded, but I bet once all the gear, tools and water/fuel is in it will be perfect .

So it handles pretty good on road? I know on the 109's they were top heavy enough that they felt the need to develop a rear swaybar system for them. I always wondered how that would translate to a coiler with the same body.

 

[110user]

Handles better than I expected.
Much much better than it did as an SW with a roof rack and tent. Literally like night and day.

 

[ersatzknarf]

I just re-re-read this. Thank you, Andreas, this is really helpful !

Hey!
Very cool conversion! I love LR :ylsmoke:

Just a little info about Linseed oil:
I have been operating www.ecofurniture.ca for some years and have used all types of so called "natural" finishes. First it is very difficult to find true non-toxic oils! Most of them still have heavy metal driers in them (doesn't have to be mentioned on the can!). Oil and waxes need at least 3-4 months of drying time to be 80% resistant to water stains. Unlike other "toxic" finishes like urethane, oils and waxes don't make the surface durable! They are very easy to scratch. Another side effect is that Linseed oil (like any other plant based oil) will go rancid after a while in your vehicle. That only because of the higher temperatures it will develop inside while exposed to the sun.
Anyhow, for furniture inside your home, these natural finishes are great!

In your case (and what I did with mine) was to go with formaldehyde free, FSC certified pre-finished maple ply. Commonly used for kitchen cabinets. To protect the edges, I would either recommend a 1/8 vinyl edge or some aluminum profiles.
If you have to finish, use the products from AFM Safecoat. The Polyureseal is incredible durable.

Anyhow, I'm looking forward following your progress and hope that my info was helping a bit.

Cheers,
Andreas

 

[ersatzknarf]

Bump !

Hi Steve,
Please, can you share any (inside/outside) dimensions of the ambu body, such as length and width, height, etc. ?

Thanks !

 

[110user]

here you go frank!
Let me know if you want anything specific inside.

I haven't done much on the truck lately. Except last weekend we sanded, resealed and painted the roof white, just to clean her up a little.

I'm also getting rid of the viscous fan and putting in an electric. I'll post some pics of both....

 

[ersatzknarf]

Hi Steve,
Thank you. That's a great drawing, unfortunately, even zooming way in, just can't make out any numbers or letters (is that German ?). I was just mainly curious about the body width (now) and also anything you can tell me about the length inside. Did the headroom increase ?
By the way, as I assume your roof is also curved, there's another solar panel to look at, called, "Sunflex Solar"... much less than the Aurinco.

 

[Rangie]

Hello, its an excerpt from the Dutch Military Handbook for the ambulance.

If you do a few searches online, theyre available free from a few sites.

Overall width of the body is 1980mm (plus about 100mm extra for the rear door latches that stick out either side)
Overall height to the top of the stretcher-carriers is 2180mm
Overall length is 4930mm

The space in side is really cavernous, the rear body area is about 2 foot longer and a foot wider and about 2 foot higher.
The real beauty of these beasts is that they are SQUARED off inside :bike_rider:
No more fiddling with awkward angles, side-slopes and roof bevels to make most use of the space, woo hoo!

Ive just got mine MOT'd (inspected), waiting now for the documents to come back with the registration number.

She is an ex-Blanchards machine. De-mobbed from the army in 1998, its sat in their yard for 12 years. Chassis condition is amazing, solid as a rock, just needed a scrape/brush/rust-eater/paint and a good waxing and it'll last many many years. Body in good condition, a few small dings here and there but I like that in a series truck too, let it show its battle scars! Seals in the brakes, a bit of cosmetics and a massive amount of re-wiring and its there!

If I can be of help, just give me a shout.

Alec.

 

[ersatzknarf]

Hi Alec,
Welcome, if I may say so
Thank you very much for the details.
Big congratulations on your excellent acquisition !
Those body length and width increases were the sort of thing I was trying to find - thanks.
Please, won't you start a thead for us about your new Rover ?

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The space in side is really cavernous, the rear body area is about 2 foot longer and a foot wider and about 2 foot higher.
The real beauty of these beasts is that they are SQUARED off inside :bike_rider:
No more fiddling with awkward angles, side-slopes and roof bevels to make most use of the space, woo hoo!
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[ersatzknarf]

Hi Steve,
I just re-read this post.
If you are referring to removing the engine's viscous fan and going with electric, please do reconsider. The engine's fan moves a lot of air and the electric ones can't compete - perhaps it might be better to have them as auxiliary to the viscous fan and put them in front of the radiator ?
From discussing this with a very knowledgeable LR diesel expert in KS, the recommendation has always been to keep the viscous fan no matter what.

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I'm also getting rid of the viscous fan and putting in an electric.
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[110user]

Alec- Awesome! post some pictures!

Hi Steve,
I just re-read this post.
If you are referring to removing the engine's viscous fan and going with electric, please do reconsider. what.

I know the the reluctance of some about this but I have already taken the plunge... I'm very happy with the result and think it is an exceptional long term solution. The main reason being that the fan I have pulls more then the viscous did, and I can carry a replacement motor that is easy to swap.
I posted a description here:
http://www.d-90.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224474&postcount=13


I have been a little busy but managed to paint the roof, add some gas struts to the rear door, and fit a roof box for our crash pads. I'm almost done with the cooking vent and will post that up soon. I also found a killer LED array for the interior that puts out some great warm light.

We did a week in eastern nevada last week and it was awesome. 300 miles on dirt from the Rubies to Fallon. Camping in the truck was prefect, enough room, the roof box kept the dirty pads out of the living space. No sink yet but I'm working on it!

I need to think of a good way to mount the propane tank on the back door? any ideas? I want to keep the weight off the door but the hinges seem strong enough.

Here are some new pics... enjoy!

 

[ersatzknarf]

Hi Steve,
Well, as long as you are aware.
Anyway, from the photos on the other site, looks like a nice, clean installation.
Regarding the propane tank mount, could perhaps something like a spare tire swing-away be done ?
As for the whole car, it just keeps looking better and better !
Very glad you folks are enjoying the whole set-up !

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I know the the reluctance of some about this but I have already taken the plunge... I'm very happy with the result and think it is an exceptional long term solution. The main reason being that the fan I have pulls more then the viscous did, and I can carry a replacement motor that is easy to swap.
I posted a description here:
http://www.d-90.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224474&postcount=13
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I need to think of a good way to mount the propane tank on the back door? any ideas? I want to keep the weight off the door but the hinges seem strong enough.

Here are some new pics... enjoy!

 

[110user]

Frank- Thanks of the kind words. It is slowly coming together. I'm really taking my time (sometimes by choice...sometimes not) but I'm glad I am as little changes keep making things much better.

Regarding the e fans... I really think the Taurus fan is a good solution for a couple reasons:
-Pulls plenty of air (crazy amount on high)
-Lets motor warm up
-Can be turned off (water)
-Replacement motors easily available, ( I have a spare but supposedly these don burn out easily)
-Simpler replacements available when traveling....If fan is destroyed it would be easy to hook up ANY electric fan which are very common all over the world.

Anyway... the viscous is mechanical so it is less prone to problems. But they fail all the time, can be hard to figure out. and spin when they should not be spinning. The LR fans are slowly getting a reputation for self destructing also... which is a bit scary.

I'll let you all know if my opinion changes:sombrero:

 

[michaels]

nice ambu. real nice.

 

[ersatzknarf]

Hi Steve,

I certainly see your logic and can't fault what you are saying. I also recall tales of the fan doing things it should not... Dread the thought of one going kaput in a big way. It seems the fan change is proving itself out; maybe a little longer to test ?

Anyway, good that time is being taken with the car as a whole and that you are pleased on many levels is very important.

Will wait to see if any opinions change