AmbuLand build thread

[hobietony]

^^^ I definitely should have done this when I had my seats and carpet out. Looks good!

 

[Abitibi]

It's never too late Mr. Tony... And compared to the rest of your work this would be a walk in the park!

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[gringorick]

The more I drive my beast, the higher the sound-proofing project is moving up the priority list. Are you planning on putting foam or MLV on top of the FatMat?

 

[Ozrockrat]

While you have it all open like that I would suggest you pull the turbo up pipes and wrap them and the down pipe. Change the donuts/gaskets while you are at it. ($7 per gasket versus $175 to replace each pipe)

Toucan also get some insulation kits for the turbo that would help reduce the heat in the cab and possibly lower the turbo whine.

Then again where you live maybe you want the heat in the cab.

 

[Abitibi]

The more I drive my beast, the higher the sound-proofing project is moving up the priority list. Are you planning on putting foam or MLV on top of the FatMat?

My plan is to actually wrap the entire cab area (floor, ceiling, doghouse, door skin...) in FatMat then add 1/2" high density foam (won't absorb water). Just like a bunch of you guys have already done...

I'll also look into wrapping the pipes and changing the gaskets. I wasn't planing on doing this so I'll have to research it, this engine is still very new to me!
Btw, what is Toucan?

Thanks for the suggestions.
Mr. D


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[Ozrockrat]

Btw, what is Toucan?

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Actually "You can"!!!!!! I will blame fat fingers, iPhone spell check and no glasses

 

[Abitibi]

Hey Ozrockrat

I'm pasting a post of yours that you had on my former Ambo thread as its full of good info and parts numbers...

Run your fingers around the join in the up pipes and see if there is any soot. If there is soak the crap out of the bolts/nuts with PB Blast or some other penetrating oil and then replace the gaskets. They are about $6 for genuine or $3 for the chev ones that fit.<br />
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Donut Gaskets<br />
Ford F4TZ-6K854-C<br />
Int'l 1816103C1<br />
Felpro #8194<br />
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Bolts - Ford W301160<br />
Int'l 1844517C1(BOLT,M8X30 HEX FL HD) (Was 1844044C1)<br />
BOLT-EXH FLGE M8X60MM (manifold-to-up-pipe bolts)<br />
Ford W300013<br />
Int'l 1821640C1

 

[Abitibi]

Slowly looking into ambo wheels, really dig these white rims but can't find them anywhere

My search for these XD Series went nowhere. Anyone has a pointer for me?



Cheers
Mr. D

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

KMC Wheels XD Series...probably an older style?

http://www.kmcwheels.com/wheels/?siteid=3&groupid=36

 

[AverageJoe]

Subscribed! Checking out the progress of this build! Very informative!

 

[96Delica]

Looks great! I'm also very envious of your safari..... :drool:

 

[Abitibi]

Patrol is still running strong, I should upload some videos from last weekend, funeral time!

This has absolutely nothing to do with trucks or overlanding but I had a blast making all those with my two young boys, all with recycled material.

Anyway, that's my excuse for neglecting the Ambo but it was fun

Ok, maybe I had a bit more fun than the kids

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[Slicky72]

You can see your display from the main drag ... very festive Mr D.

 

[Abitibi]

I'm busted, you know where I hide! hahaha! Drop by one day for a visit or come get some candies on the 31st!

Cheers,
Mr. D

 

[Abitibi]

SCORE!!!

Sometimes you hit the jack spot... Check the twins I got for dirt cheap today! I'll either open/clean them up myself or bring them to a good shop I know nearby that specializes in servicing these units. Probably safer that way. One is a D4 and the other one is a D5 (keeper). Not sure what I'll do with the smaller one but that's the least of my worries for now.

I've been hunting for ever for one of these and just like the ambulance I got two at once, scary!

Cheers
Mr. D

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