My new "War Wagon"...'77 Dodge 4x4 ambulance!

[Youngunner]

I just couldn't resist such a good deal. This was used for a number of years by the Search and Rescue I am a member of. Originally a '77 Dodge m886 used in the Marine Corps. 318 V8, auto, 4x4. 23k original miles. Purrs like a kitten! As of right now, I have no idea what I'm going to do with it...ideas?

 

[Deleted member 9101]

well, its already 4 x 4..and it has 4 beds..I say paint it camo , toss in a cooler full of beer, invite three buddies to go camping .... go break it in proper like....lol.

No really, cool ride. Lots of potential.

 

[zukrider]

thats awesome. id do a 4bt or 6bt/nv4500/your choice of case based on needs. swap in som 2.5 rocks and 53" michelins! as little lift as necessary to clear the diffs, make the sheet metal work. then i would do a custom like version of a flippac on the roof, or even a sportsmobile type setup. though, the flippac will give you an outer bed, leaving more room in the box for comfort. stretch the frame and add a crewcab, run 100gal fuel, setup like a camper. water, toilet, stove, fridge.

cool project! the above suggestions is a future project of mine, someday!

 

[dwh]

Find a place for a good sized 12v fridge, a 5g propane bottle, a 20g water tank and some jerry cans. Stick a motorcycle and some camping gear in the back along with a propane stove, a small Mr. Buddy heater and a porta-potti.

Then just go.


Nice truck! Might need a part time kit.

 

[Warn Industries]

Cool rig. 23,000 original miles? That's a heck of a find, and definitely something you could have some fun with.

As far as suggestions, winch mount, WARN winch, a couple of WARN lights, lift, and go!

- Andy

 

[Metcalf]

Does it have the cast iron steering box that bolts directly to the frame or the 2wd style box that bolts to a bracket and then to the frame? If its the 2wd style box I would go with a crossover system. If its the direct bolt on box I would leave it.

Nice find!

How is the box attached to the cab?

 

[lstzephyr]

I would ditch all but one of the top cots, set the rest up with some sort of heater/cookstove/shelving thing. Then add a moto on a hitch rack(I really don't want fumes inside with me). I would swap my trucks 12v/getrag/205/d60 in too along with a 14bolt. Add some tires in either a 35(unless it has them already) or a 37/39 and go to mehico and pass out on a beach.

But thats me.

 

[Mc Taco]

Very cool. New paint scheme. Get hide-a-bed type set up and what ever amenities (fridge, fresh water, loo) you use and go enjoy it.

 

[chilliwak]

I say keep it just like it is. The truck looks awesome :Wow1: I say go get that truck dirty...

 

[Loco-Nomad]

Just BAD ***!!! I love it and I want one! I would try to setup the rear more like a motor home with fridge/stove water, and new paint. You have to keep us posted on this one, I am way jealous.:Wow1:

 

[dd76522]

i've had my eyes on an 886 sitting here in town wasting away, it'd be awesome with the 12v/g360/205/d60/d70 out of my truck with surplus 37's and hook the rear up with normal slide in camper type ammenities, i def second the rack for a bike on the back too!

 

[ktn00000]

That is just way cool. I say make it into the worlds biggest and most off road capable tackle box.

 

[bondvagabond]

Winch for the front, wench for the back and you're set.