The Dwarf Forest Buffalo

[Fergie]

This is a long term project, meant for tripping with the family, both backcountry and on-road.

Not a bad start for $250.

Stay tuned.

 

[BIGdaddy]

Howdy, sir!

Do you think you could snap some good pics of the interior? I almost pulled the trigger on the one that was for sale on this board a few months ago, but never could tell what the interior dimensions/loadout was like.

thanks!

 

[Fergie]

I certainly will.

One of the reasons we went for one is the wife approved of the size and possible layout for sleeping the two of us, a 2 year old and a 1 month old.

I'll get the photos tomorrow sometime.

G

 

[xkid]

Kinda groovy.What make is that.

 

[Fergie]

1977 Toyota 2wd.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Very nice...what's does it need to get it "road-worthy" ?

 

[Fergie]

Engine, Transmission, front suspension...mojo.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Engine, Transmission, front suspension...mojo.

Oh, is that all...:jump:

Looks like so fun time at the wrecking yard and peruseing craigslist:wings:

 

[Dave Bennett]

Nice!!! Love those.

 

[Colby Jack]

Shweeet!

Awesome title/truck name. Those Chinooks are a sweet set up in my mind. What are your plans for a powerplant and drivetrain? Is it 4wd?

Colby Jack

 

[Fergie]

It will be 4wd...it isnt currently.

I'm not sure which way I'll go with it...could be truck based, or UV based.

For engines, I may go for a 2rz or 3rz 4 cylinder, or may go the Atlas 3.7/4.2 I5/I6 route from a TrailVoy.

I honestly have no clue, this is a blank canvas, and for $250, it is an OK deal...

 

[Dave Bennett]

I hope you keep it Toyota

 

[Fergie]

I hope you keep it Toyota

T100 maybe?

 

[tanglefoot]

T-100 would be a great platform! ...unless there are some complications I don't know about.

I've seen one on a early 90's Toyota 4x4 mini-truck and one fashioned onto a 1st-gen Tundra.

Toyota Chinooks sure are great--it's too bad they stopped making 'em!

 

[Fergie]

Got it home yesterday, and off the trailer this morning.

I thought of a pretty good way to get the front rolling...can you spot it?

Also, shameless plug for the Bushranger X-Jack from Sierra Expeditions. The jack made some quick, safe work of lifting the vehicle.