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[Mauka2Makai]

Watched both videos this morning while enjoying my morning coffee . These videos were legit and a great way to start my day. Please keep sharing more. Thanks

 

[toymaster]

Once again an excellent video. He was really worried about air flow through the radiator and his airbag. I wonder if Toyota does not use inertia sensors to deploy the airbags like most every other auto maker does now??

I'm afraid he will change his mind about the KM2s shortly. They are not the same as his previous ATs he was used to. Besides being a mud tire that wears faster they have extremely weak side walls. With a 7,000lb truck and lowering to 14.7 psi he is going to have punchers very soon. On my very light JK I do not even air down my 35" cause of the sidewall flex and thinness, much less on a vic weighing twice as much and smaller tires. The other downfall to the MT is snow but none of that to worry about on the cape.

Looking forward to the next installment.

 

[brushogger]

I love this guy! Great design and build. It's very refreshing to see someone with a true passion for this arena vs the celeb type shows in the U.S. An example being the UK version of Top Gear vs the U.S. version. It seems here the show hosts can only be the "beautiful" people, however inane they may be.


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[EstianSwanepoel]

Glad you guys enjoyed the vids. Will pass on the feedback to Andrew. You can check out more info at www.4xforum.com

 

[rrclassicbt550]

I have been a fan of Andrew's for quite awhile now and I have been looking forward to seeing what the results of his ultimate two person overland vehicle would be. He has come up with an absolutely amazing overland vehicle and I greatly appreciate the in depth discussion of the thoughts, ideas, reasons and functions of everything in (or on) this vehicle. I really like many of the modifications he has had performed, especially the roof! That one in particular has me taking notes and looking at the roofline of my Classic with ideas of doing something similar.

 

[Driver-Navigator]

I just watched the first video. I really appreciated his slightly spastic enthusiasm for the concept of offroading in a 4x4. I thought to myself "Yes, that's it exactly, he gets it." It's a cool project too and I love the truck and modifications. I'm looking forward to watching part two now. Thanks very much for posting!

 

[ab1985]

Any new videos?

 

[k9lestat]

that would a great ride. i really envy the guys that live in areas where this kind travel is possible.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Its just an advert for the company that does these mods. There are far easier and cheaper ways to achieve the same objectives.
I agree the suspension had to go but thats about it.
I wouldnt have chopped the roof,it just weakens the body IMO and ruins the resale value. Its easier and cheaper to build a bed/platform in the back with sliding drawers and fridge slide underneath.There is enough room to add a small swing out kitchen at the back.
If you need more storage space,add a lightweight allow roof rack.
He goes on about the need for sound insulation which is only applicable when the vehicle is empty.
Once the interior is finished there is absolutely no need for it as the furnishings themselves muffle the noise as well as any dedicated insulation.

Ive had roof top tents and such before and believe me,it sure gets tiring climbing up and down.
Being able to climb over from the drivers seat at the end of a long drive is much better than unpacking roof top tent/camper thingys.

 

[lostworldexpedition]

Its just an advert for the company that does these mods. There are far easier and cheaper ways to achieve the same objectives.
I agree the suspension had to go but thats about it.
I wouldnt have chopped the roof,it just weakens the body IMO and ruins the resale value. Its easier and cheaper to build a bed/platform in the back with sliding drawers and fridge slide underneath.There is enough room to add a small swing out kitchen at the back.
If you need more storage space,add a lightweight allow roof rack.
He goes on about the need for sound insulation which is only applicable when the vehicle is empty.
Once the interior is finished there is absolutely no need for it as the furnishings themselves muffle the noise as well as any dedicated insulation.

I agree it is indeed an advert for the conversion company. I agree that structurally the vehicle may suffer, but do not know for sure because I do not know if they compensate for this. I disagree however on most of the rest of your comment. One search through the classifieds in Europe and South Africa (don't know about Australia) will prove that a good conversion to pop top Landcruiser goes for as much or much more than a regular troopie.

The sound proofing is mostly needed for the cab portion of the vehicle. I sure could use some more in my FJ60 (with 12HT). For an extended trip based out of the vehicle I would personally go for the pop top, but in the end it is a personal preference.

I would be more interested in finding out how the structural integrity of the vehicle is affected.