The LandCruiser Project is officially a go !!!!........

[fastrhino]

I had a very productive day, I took off the original tray fitted by the dealer and then trial fitted the subframe I built for my overland camper.

It was a long day and hard work but very rewarding milestone in my build.

The subframe fit really well and I am completing the fit out of the subframe ready for it to go to the powder coater for surface treatment.

once this portion of the build is complete I can start making the walls of the camper.......

watch this space.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1p0zptsgSQ

 

[fastrhino]

My next instalment of my overland build is ready for watching.


https://youtu.be/Ln7CZ0ns59A

 

[fastrhino]

Exciting developments occurring in the build of my overland camper.

I have ordered sandwich panels for the camper cell, pop top roof materials and the subframe is being powder coated.

Check out my news brief for the detailed update.

https://youtu.be/1eIiSnmbuRI

 

[fastrhino]

I have made some great progress since my last update.

The subframe is now finished and fitted to the truck.

I am starting the fabrication of the pop top roof and the sandwich panels for the cabin are ordered.

Watch my build series to date on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/4YP7EdujEI0

 

[redthies]

I have started to install the Safari Armax Snorkel.

What is/was wrong with the OEM snorkel? I'd think you have enough on your plate with the whole build to have left that alone? I'm also curious about your tyre choice. Will the BFG ATs work well enough in the wet? I'm guessing that at some point the Tele track or similar will cross your mind if you head east. Some of those creek crossings might be a challenge for the ATs.

 

[fastrhino]

I have put together my electrical system, which comprises 132Ah on deep cycle AGM batteries, Redarc BCDC Charger 200 watts of solar.

Watch my latest build video on YouTube.

Enjoy :victory:

Mike

https://youtu.be/RauHsyYD-aA

 

[darien]

Sweet truck. Doesn't need much "building" though - pretty perfect as it sits.

 

[fastrhino]

I have completed the fabrication of the pop up frame and mechanism.

The frame is ready to have the canvas walls and the roof panel.

The sandwich body panels are being manufactured and should be ready in 2 weeks.

Watch my latest YouTube video of the Pop Top below.

Enjoy

https://youtu.be/U98Rj-aJzbY

 

[fastrhino]

The latest development in my Landcruiser overland build is the install of the ARB Frontier fuel tank.

The install was pretty easy and it is a well made product.

I will now have a extended range for overland travel.

Watch the video on the install, I have even converted units for those using imperial units lol 

Mike



https://youtu.be/CFXS7lffLpE

 

[fastrhino]

Exciting news !!!!

The composite sandwich panels I had made have arrived.

Lightweight and very strong, they will form the main structure of the living cabin.

Made by a company in Queensland called Vanglass the quality on first impressions is very good.

watch my crate unpacking to get and idea of the size of the cabin and how the panels came supplied.


https://youtu.be/zej0s98eByU

 

[fastrhino]

The Camper project is gathering pace with materials arriving.

I received the sandwich panels last week and now I am starting to assemble the living module.

I spent several hours stating to prepare the joints and getting the panels ready and doing a trial fit for the cabin panels.

See my latest video for an update

https://youtu.be/SiJ_Ao23r50

 

[fastrhino]

The latest installment with the assembly of the camper cabin.

The walls are all glued together and ready for the corner trims and doors and widows to be installed.

Check out the video with my progress to date.


https://youtu.be/bOjRRPsoFtU

[video=youtube;bOjRRPsoFtU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= bOjRRPsoFtU[/video]

 

[fastrhino]

Hi Guys, Great news the pop top roof is now ready for install, the canvas was have been made and they look amazing.

watch the YouTube video for a full explanation of the roof.

The roof will be going on this weekend.


https://youtu.be/Ji2UtlFbrKg

[video=youtube;Ji2UtlFbrKg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Ji2UtlFbrKg[/video]

 

[fastrhino]

The cabin is almost finished (95%) and the pop top roof is now on.

The build has gone really well and the finish product look amazing.

Catch up with the latest developments on my YouTube channel.

Mike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPJt5u4Rl08

[video=youtube;CPJt5u4Rl08]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= CPJt5u4Rl08[/video]

 

[fastrhino]

Hi Toyota Fans
I have a great update to the build of my LandCruiser overland expedition truck.

I took my Cruiser to ARB for a suspension upgrade, bigger springs front and rear and new BP51 fully adjustable shocks.

Check out the install of these ARB Old Man Emu suspension components in my video below.

Enjoy !!!


https://youtu.be/vKTadI8qXrE