I just realized how long it has been since I updated this thread. So here goes:
June 2021 I semi retired and decided I needed more projects to keep me busy.
so in partnership with The rest of the family we went out and bought basically the last stock of dual cab freightliner ambulances (same as Big Red) that are pre 2007 DPF/DEF emissions. So we now have 8 Freightliner ambulances in the yard.
Then due to some other changes in our personal situation I also bought a 6x6 freightliner that used to be a shaker truck for geology surveys. It is monstrous. 10.3 liter Cat with a 9 speed manual, 3 air conditioners, lots of hydraulics. But it is still offsite waiting for me to get my ******** into gear and get it running. (It is too big to get towed from Yuma to Phoenix. 3 companies have refused the job once they have seen it). This one will most likely end up being our personal truck. It will be its own build thread.
and just for fun I also picked up a 1973 Triumph Bonneville that will need some work.
Work is still ongoing with Big Red and we did get a trip down into Baja in it late last year. Performed great like usual. Only issue was the a parking brake locking when we were back in the USA.
I also had the privilege of helping host the DIY/showcase area and let a lot of people check the truck out at Overland Expo Mountain West and Overland Expo West. Had a great time. Met some great people.
