Dream Truck

[dieselcruiserhead]

This is slightly different than the "dream expedition" vehicle. Not the big off road campers & such, etc, this is more of, if you lived your life exactly exactly how you do but instead of driving a DDer or having what you have, you could have this.. Or maybe what you already have is your DDer currently?

Say you had $45 to $75G and you could either build the truck yourself or have someone build it, what truck would you use, what would it be, what features would it have..? what would you have it in? Also non USA or old body but modernized counts..

Look forward to your guys responses!

 

[Scott Brady]

70 Series Pickup or a Diesel AEV Brute for me. I would be quite pleased with either :drool:

 

[rusty_tlc]

I thjink I would go for one of the 70 series 4WD RV's that they sell in AU.
Similar to the Blazer chalet in concept. Diesel of course.

 

[justfred]

Surplus Fuchs NBC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuchs_(APC)

Deck out the back as a camper. Sure, I'd use it for a daily driver.

'Course I'd need a fair amount of cash for diesel fuel. Maybe convert it to run on french fry grease and get chummy with a local Mickey D's.

 

[rusty_tlc]

You must live in a rough neighbor hood. :hehe:

 

[ujoint]

I'd have exactly what I've got!! Done, of course. Who knows how long that will take..

 

[The BN Guy]

Nissan Patrol GU wagon. I'd like to do all the work myself if the Handbrake could spare me.

Although that 'Cruiser A4WD Monthly built, that Camel one, sure looked mighty sweet too.

 

[gjackson]

I'd build my own. Make a tube frame vehicle, solid axles, long travel coil-overs, sequential 6 speed, diesel, integrated water tanks, integrated tent and awning etc etc.

Maybe call it the 'Overland Rover'!

cheers

 

[bootzilla]

I totally dig my Trooper - I'd just use the money on that...

but other fav's would include a D110, an FJ60.

 

[blupaddler]

Say you had $45 to $75G and you could either build the truck yourself or have someone build it, what truck would you use, what would it be, what features would it have..? what would you have it in? Also non USA or old body but modernized counts..

A nice FJ55 with a 5spd and diesel. Or a BMW 2002 with the round tail lights.
Basically old metal with a manual, and something secret...i.e. not stock under the hood.



Of course your 55 would be pretty cool too! :hehe:

:beer:

 

[toyrunner95]

hmmm ultimate expedition vehicle...? i would have to say an 85 toyota hilux double cab, with a roof rack and tent, also all the usual expedition outfittings.

85 because its a solid axel and fuel injected. already ready to go exploring!

 

[tacollie]

Fj 55 or a 60. Dana axles, 5-speed tranny. Split t-case. Small lift. You know, the usual vehicle mods. Expedition gear would go in the trailer. That way I play with it on day trips.

 

[CornDog]

I always thought this was a sweet setup.

Don't know if I'd need $45K~$75K for it, but you can't get more custom!

(credit to E. Jay Zadina' model)

 

[thallca]

I always thought this was a sweet setup.

Don't know if I'd need $45K~$75K for it, but you can't get more custom!

(credit to E. Jay Zadina' model)

I think that worked great for Mel Gibson in Beyond Thunderdome!

 

[CornDog]

I think that worked great for Mel Gibson in Beyond Thunderdome!

Hey, if it works for Mel...
:elkgrin: :elkgrin: :elkgrin: :elkgrin: