I have always liked the older Mercedes rounded front trucks and looking for opinions on the feasibility of using one for lower budget (Less than $100K for the overland truck and finished cabin) overland travel starting in US, then S. America, and then Europe, etc.? For instance:
- Assuming they are pretty basic and reliable from a chassis and engine perspective?
- Part availability - especially US? Hard to get parts?
- Are they just too old to be practical? Similar to a Split window or Bay style VW bus... maybe cool but not a great option
I know they would be slow but I am not as concerned about that and in fact, that could be part of the charm. For example, a truck like this:
- Assuming they are pretty basic and reliable from a chassis and engine perspective?
- Part availability - especially US? Hard to get parts?
- Are they just too old to be practical? Similar to a Split window or Bay style VW bus... maybe cool but not a great option
I know they would be slow but I am not as concerned about that and in fact, that could be part of the charm. For example, a truck like this: