The Oshkosh P-19 (Project Dingo)
- Thread starter Baloo
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First off, Please forgive my negativity...
Before you start your truck project I think you should go "ReFi" your house and get right around $100K in cash, then stop by the local liquor store and get a large bottle of tequila & 12 pac of Pacificos, then head home.
Once at home, set the beach chairs around the fire pit the get a good fire going. Then invite a few friends over to party around the fire with you while doing the shots of tequila with the beer backs.
THEN START THROWING YOUR $100K of CASH INTO THE FIRE!
Doing that, You will end up financially ahead!
P-19's are dirty (your state will probably not allow you to register it for road use), slow expensive to run junk! The true definition of a "Land Yacht" (a hole on the land you pour money into)!!!
Before you start your truck project I think you should go "ReFi" your house and get right around $100K in cash, then stop by the local liquor store and get a large bottle of tequila & 12 pac of Pacificos, then head home.
Once at home, set the beach chairs around the fire pit the get a good fire going. Then invite a few friends over to party around the fire with you while doing the shots of tequila with the beer backs.
THEN START THROWING YOUR $100K of CASH INTO THE FIRE!
Doing that, You will end up financially ahead!
P-19's are dirty (your state will probably not allow you to register it for road use), slow expensive to run junk! The true definition of a "Land Yacht" (a hole on the land you pour money into)!!!
Baloo
"The Bear Necessities"
I am sorry you feel that way. My state has already allowed me to title and register it, insurance was inexpensive and easy to get as well. Not sure what P-19 you drove, but this thing is pretty quick for its size. I am not going to defend my craziness, but it is my decision and time to waste. Stick around and enjoy it or read someone else's posts.
Baloo
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I sure will! And wish you the best of luck!
You know this forum is about people building up their rigs and going exploring in them... Not broken somewhere (hopefully not really remote like I've experienced in my youth) and waiting for some "vintage" exotic large $x$ part to be "found" in some junkyard and flown to you ( I hear that DHL is now awarding frequent flyer's miles
).
Now for going to Wasteland Weekend... then i totally get it!
You know this forum is about people building up their rigs and going exploring in them... Not broken somewhere (hopefully not really remote like I've experienced in my youth) and waiting for some "vintage" exotic large $x$ part to be "found" in some junkyard and flown to you ( I hear that DHL is now awarding frequent flyer's miles
).Now for going to Wasteland Weekend... then i totally get it!
Gravelette
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How about some background on the vehicle, why you chose it, what you expect when completed, etc? Certainly will be more interesting than the usual pickup with lift kit and RTT.
Baloo
"The Bear Necessities"
Okay, long story short, I have been in the military for almost 30 years, these rigs have been rolling around runways all over the world the whole time. They are designed for maintenance and easy to work on. I mean, they are easy for me to work on. I have heard other complain, but always found them to be both challenging and rewarding to maintain. When the opportunity came about to purchase this one, I jumped at it.
I have already swapped out the terrible 25" split rims for 20" HEMTT wheels which opens up tire options and ease of replacement. The next big thing to accomplish is to remove the power transfer unit between the engine and transmission that drives the water pump. They are known for failures and I don't need it on an expedition rig.
The water tank and associated plumbing will all be removed as well.
The driver's seat and steering colum will be moved to the far left position, cause I like sitting by the window when driving. At least moving the air brake pedal and air throttle will be easy.
Mostly, lots of work ahead, but it is my midlife crisis vehicle.
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I have already swapped out the terrible 25" split rims for 20" HEMTT wheels which opens up tire options and ease of replacement. The next big thing to accomplish is to remove the power transfer unit between the engine and transmission that drives the water pump. They are known for failures and I don't need it on an expedition rig.
The water tank and associated plumbing will all be removed as well.
The driver's seat and steering colum will be moved to the far left position, cause I like sitting by the window when driving. At least moving the air brake pedal and air throttle will be easy.
Mostly, lots of work ahead, but it is my midlife crisis vehicle.
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Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
I look forward to following along.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
I *believe* they are about 102 inches wide, like a bus or semi-trailer.
I do not know the owners’ plans, and it may be dependent on location, more open country and BLM land in the West, and SW of the us versus the east coast.
I can also say, growing up farming and ranching, then firefighting/remote medicine. We took a lot of big equipment into tight areas.
I do not know the owners’ plans, and it may be dependent on location, more open country and BLM land in the West, and SW of the us versus the east coast.
I can also say, growing up farming and ranching, then firefighting/remote medicine. We took a lot of big equipment into tight areas.
Baloo
"The Bear Necessities"
It's about the same size as my ambulance is now, just a little bit longer. I plan to use it for light (gravel roads) off road and to lake side camp sites. The big thing is that it is all wheel drive with locking axles, no more getting stuck on wet grass!
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