Expedition West / Heimdall Tacoma

[jameswick]

Hi everyone. I will be sharing news about my new to me, familiar to most of you, Tacoma as my Dad and I prepare to drive the Pan-Am. I will update whenever I have something interesting to share. In the mean time feel free to post questions or PM me.

I have spent so much time familiarizing myself with this truck and I figure it would make a pretty decent post. I will share a compiled build for as much of the truck as I can and update with any modifications that I do myself. Questions are great since they get me more familiar with the truck.



Brady's major modification list:

Con-Ferr roof rack, Thule rails, Kayak rack
Demello Rock Sliders
Demello Custom Rear Swing-out Bumper
Mountain Bike bed rack
ARB Safari Snorkel
ARB Front Bumper
Warn M8000 winch
Lo-Tek Gauge Pod
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges
Custom 22 Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank: http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/fuel_tank.html
Custom Shovel and Axe mount
Engle 42L Fridge/ Freezer on custom mounts
Custom rear seat area platform with radio mount and 2 drawers
Yaesu FT-2800m 2m radio
40 Channel CB
Custom NATO can water cage with two, 20 liter cans
1400 watt inverter
10 port aux. fuse block
Grey wire modification
Full time power outlet modification





In April of 2008 Scott sold the truck to Trail Monkey who undertook some extensive modifications including the swing-out tire carrier, roof rack, and bed cover.

Trail Monkey's major modification list:

IPF HID Driving Lights 2 on Front bumper 4 on Roof Rack.
Demello Off-Road front skidplate w/ full radiator protection, Custom center skid plate
ARB Front Locking Differential
5.29 axle gearing
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors with Porterfield racing pads
Donahoe Racing Custom Coil-Overs with high-corrosion protection
Group 31 AGM lifeline accessory battery – optima starting battery with National Luna Isolator system.
Slee Off-Road air distribution block
(Note: No modifications to the stock motor have been performed, retaining ultimate reliability)
ARB Safari Snorkel
Gauge pod with Cyberdyne gauges
G.E.A.R front seat covers with accessory pouches
OBD II Scan Gauge Monitoring System
German designed and manufactured LED interior lighting, custom mount
LongRanger Aux fuel tank monitoring system
Roadless Gear Interior Winch Controller
Addition Gauges for Air Pressure and Fridge/Outside Temps
RAM GPS mount with Lowrance Global 540C, custom antenna mount on roof rack
Yeasu 8800 dual band Ham Radio with custom faceplate mount & Hood Mount antenna
Cobra CB & Antenna hood mounted
Rear seat 12v outlets
Demello Off-Road Rock Sliders
(5) 255/85 R16 BFG KMs mounted to Performance Wheels Outback TX1
Mounted LED Work light
ExtremeAire Compressor mounted underhood with custom bracket
SeaRay Fuse Block
Major Bed Modification: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...-West-s-Old-Taco-Gets-a-Mod-to-Bed-Area/page3
1000W GoPower Inverter
30 Gallon fresh water tank with filtration- this system is designed to specs recently published in Overland Journal, super flexible and reliable.
SureFlow pressure pump with spare
Con-Ferr roof rack, Thule rails, Kayak rack
Demello Rock Slid
Hot water Helton exchange heater - Shower system with long hose
Rear faucet
110V shore charging system
Rear outside 12v and 120v outlets
Custom Roof Rack that holds and locks 4 Pelican 1550 Size Cases(cases not included): http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/18607
Built in LP 3 gallon tank under truck, same style as VW Westafalia, quick connect supply line system.(changable regulator for various stoves): http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/19535
Eezi-Awn 1200 Roof Top Tent
Custom shovel and axe mount on rear tire carrier, with custom drop down kitchen prep area, 7000lb spindle on tire carrier. (will find link to the build)
5.29 Rear Axle Gears with Factory Differential Lock
Deaver Rear Custom 11-leaf springs
Donahoe Racing Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks
22 Gallon Custom Aux. Fuel Tank (from isuzu trooper)
48" Extreme Hi Lift Jack
Integrated receiver hitch with trailer wiring and brake controller




In January of 2010 Trail Monnkey sold the truck to mhiscox.

 

[jameswick]

Mhiscox's major modification list:

Toyota Field Monitor overhead console
JVC head unit
Motorola Motonav GPS
Autometer Elite fuel gauge
JVC reciever
Engel 14 refrigerator
Speaker System
Hankook AT tires on steelies
Optima Red Top starting battery
Lo-Tek A-Pillar gauge pod
In bed drawer system

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In July of 2011 mhiscox sold the truck to GR8ADV
GR8ADV's major modification list:

**Under Construction**

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Stay tuned for my contributions to this build. I have some pretty extensive modifications planned. Speaking of, anyone with a welder and bender in Southern California? :beer:

The first time I saw the truck in person :Wow1::drool:


Sunset ridge-run with my Dad.



The truck on the cover of Overland Journal.

 

[ebg18t]

you bought a great truck.

 

[uscg2008]

Do you plan on adding any personal touches to the already awsomely built rig? And can you post up more pics?

 

[Wrek]

I'm jealous. Of both your new rig and your planned trip.

 

[mhiscox]

:iagree:

They'll be many of us eager to hear how the trip goes and how the truck makes out.

By the way, if you ever need inspiration, or need reminded of how cool your truck is, the complete set of videos for the Expeditions West Arctic Ocean Expedition is on YouTube, starting here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avrtRIxq7S4



Enjoy yourselves.

 

[jameswick]

Do you plan on adding any personal touches to the already awsomely built rig? And can you post up more pics?

I will probably do some modifications to the truck eventually. Diesel swap some day? :sombrero: Right now I'm just getting acclimated and focusing on the vitals: making sure every system is 100% ready for anything. More pics to come soon!

 

[jameswick]

:iagree:

They'll be many of us eager to hear how the trip goes and how the truck makes out.

By the way, if you ever need inspiration, or need reminded of how cool your truck is, the complete set of videos for the Expeditions West Arctic Ocean Expedition is on YouTube, starting here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avrtRIxq7S4

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Enjoy yourselves.

Mike, I've watching the first few parts of the mini series and am in awe. I'm not surprised the truck did what it did, but that Expedition West wanted to go to -57 C. I guess it's good to know the limiting factor is the piece of meat behind the wheel. :coffeedrink:

 

[juicebox]

I'm not surprised the truck did what it did, but that Expedition West wanted to go to -57 C. I guess it's good to know the limiting factor is the piece of meat behind the wheel. :coffeedrink:

ZINGER! :sombrero:

 

[xearth]

Look forward to following your adventure!

 

[mk216v]

************. As are you and your dad. :smiley_drive:

 

[jameswick]

************. As are you and your dad. :smiley_drive:

Thanks Jeremy! How was the SW trip? Any pictures or a little trip report?

 

[jameswick]

Can anyone explain to me how I can either get rid of the thumbnails or make them links instead? I think the thumbnail is taking up the same amount of space as the full sized image so I cannot upload more pictures into a post.

 

[mk216v]

Thanks Jeremy! How was the SW trip? Any pictures or a little trip report?

Incredible. I'll PM you a link to the thread once I write it. Need to update my build thread with all of the new truck fab first.

 

[mk216v]

Can anyone explain to me how I can either get rid of the thumbnails or make them links instead? I think the thumbnail is taking up the same amount of space as the full sized image so I cannot upload more pictures into a post.

You can either post a pic(the picture-in-frame icon above) or post a link to a URL(world-and-link icon).
I thought ExPo automatically sizes the pics based on the size you have them; ie if it's a small sized pic, it'll show up small here.