Viggen
Just here...
So, Im a lurker and have been bouncing between here and Mud like its my job; well, Ive been doing a lot of that instead of doing my job, like many Im sure...
Im finishing up grad school here in about a years time and when Im out, the lease on my Subaru Outback will be up and Ill plunk down to build a serious overland/ camping/ whatever rig. I love the Subaru (manual with viscous center diff, limited slip rear, armored, good mpg) and its pretty capable but Im starting to want to do more/ see more so Im thinking about the beginnings of a rig. I was thinking a FJ60 (somewhat easily had, most have a decent amount of rust, and without a good amount of money hard to get a decent one) but theyre huge and although Im sure I could find a use for all that room, I really dont need it. Then thought about picking up a Defender or FJ40 but damn if they arent ridiculously expensive for the amount of miles and the rust that is present. It blows my mind that people spend $10k for a truck with serious mileage on the original motor, little maintenance history and most times, serious rust. There are Discoverys out there that can be had for little money but I hear serious issues with them, reliability wise so theyre out.
Starting thinking that since most of my traveling will be done in the US, Ill stick with something American which brings me to my question: Has anyone built up a 66-76 Bronco? Im single with a gf thatll come along with me so I dont want/ need a ton of room. The Bronco is small but bigger than a Jeep. It comes with a pretty stout D44/ 9" combo. Has enough room under hood for a diesel swap (Isuzu) I will do, good suspension/ accessory availability and with a hardtop, pretty secure. Oh, and a bench seat rear for those few times where itll be more than two people going. I hate the whole side facing rear seat concept. Im envisioning 33's, a diesel, ARB style front bumper, rear bumper for a tire/ jerry can/ cooler and a full length roof rack. I see plenty of rock crawler Jeeps and Broncos but hardly any built to spend more than a few hours outside at a time. Am I nuts? Ill be eagerly awaiting replies.
Thanks
Im finishing up grad school here in about a years time and when Im out, the lease on my Subaru Outback will be up and Ill plunk down to build a serious overland/ camping/ whatever rig. I love the Subaru (manual with viscous center diff, limited slip rear, armored, good mpg) and its pretty capable but Im starting to want to do more/ see more so Im thinking about the beginnings of a rig. I was thinking a FJ60 (somewhat easily had, most have a decent amount of rust, and without a good amount of money hard to get a decent one) but theyre huge and although Im sure I could find a use for all that room, I really dont need it. Then thought about picking up a Defender or FJ40 but damn if they arent ridiculously expensive for the amount of miles and the rust that is present. It blows my mind that people spend $10k for a truck with serious mileage on the original motor, little maintenance history and most times, serious rust. There are Discoverys out there that can be had for little money but I hear serious issues with them, reliability wise so theyre out.
Starting thinking that since most of my traveling will be done in the US, Ill stick with something American which brings me to my question: Has anyone built up a 66-76 Bronco? Im single with a gf thatll come along with me so I dont want/ need a ton of room. The Bronco is small but bigger than a Jeep. It comes with a pretty stout D44/ 9" combo. Has enough room under hood for a diesel swap (Isuzu) I will do, good suspension/ accessory availability and with a hardtop, pretty secure. Oh, and a bench seat rear for those few times where itll be more than two people going. I hate the whole side facing rear seat concept. Im envisioning 33's, a diesel, ARB style front bumper, rear bumper for a tire/ jerry can/ cooler and a full length roof rack. I see plenty of rock crawler Jeeps and Broncos but hardly any built to spend more than a few hours outside at a time. Am I nuts? Ill be eagerly awaiting replies.
Thanks
