Trans-Labrador Expedition in custom built truck....

[dieselcruiserhead]

It didn't occur to me until some of the discussion of Upstate New York and such in other threads, that I have a friend who not only built several of the most inspiring vehicles I've seen, but has also completed a few absolutely killer expeditions in his vintage Dodge Powerwagons...

I have lost many hours reading these projects and checking out these trips. I've even sent links to all sorts of friends and my family about a great possible trip to take. My dad lives in Montreal and has taken all sorts of trips through extreme rural Eastern Canada also checking out some of the hydroelectric stuff for various articles (he is a journalist) and we were both absolutetly thrilled at the writeup of the Labrador trip in particular.. Also I know a lot of you east coasters have serious wanderlust, just as I did when I lived there. This is an excellent solution to serious rural areas and terrain not too far from you!

First the buildup and vehicles. These are all Cummins 4BT powered (and Paul is a contributor to my forum, www.4btswaps.com )


1943 Powerwagon Carryall
http://imageevent.com/moosecreekmaple/1943dodgecarryall;jsessionid=mecaabe4s1.elephant_s

1970 Ex Danish Mil powerwagon
http://imageevent.com/moosecreekmaple/bumblebeepowerwagon;jsessionid=mecaabe4s1.elephant_s

M37 project in the works
http://imageevent.com/moosecreekmaple/m37project;jsessionid=mecaabe4s1.elephant_s


And finally the trips:
http://imageevent.com/moosecreekmaple/translabrador2005;jsessionid=q677uv37u4.buffalo_s

Also make sure you check out the other links in the drop down menu at the top. Paul lives about 30-40 minutes from where I grew up in extremely rural and mountainous Upstate New York where he is a maple sugar farmer... His metal work (and sense of advbenture) are unbelievable!

:beer:

 

[Overland Hadley]

Wow, thanks for the links. Looks like an amazing trip.

 

[KevinNY]

Nice site and a super cool truck. Does he get it out in the woods much?, I'm local.

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Good question, hopefully I can get him to register and join the site

 

[VTXSPres]

Wow, very coolio indeed!

 

[Colorado Ron]

Wow! I just love those old Carryalls! Thanks for the links!

 

[woodwizard]

Way Cool Trucks and Trip

If the trucks were just not cool enough, those mods take them over the top. Even though I have a '67 W200 crew cab, which I bought from Dave Butler, I never made it back to Iowa for the rally. The very informal group out of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Hard Corps, would always hook up for a week some where in the west and go wheeling. Are these projects and trip posted on the Power Wagon Page? It's nice to see those trucks being used and not just for show. Major congratulations!

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

I believe Paul participates on those forums. His skills and vehicles are well known in the Powerwagon circles I believe, I've seen some old posts and references to him in searching. When I started getting into the thick of my own project/s last year, Paul became a major major inspiration for me with his complete buildups and the cleanliness and quality of his work. Again, he lives right around the corner from where I grew up. I can't wait to hopefully get to his place and check out his rigs and buy some Upstate New York Maple Syrup from him someday

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

I believe Paul participates on those forums. His skills and vehicles are well known in the Powerwagon circles I believe, I've seen some old posts and references to him in searching. When I started getting into the thick of my own project/s last year, Paul became a major major inspiration for me with his complete buildups and the cleanliness and quality of his work. Again, he lives right around the corner from where I grew up. I can't wait to hopefully get to his place and check out his rigs and buy some Upstate New York Maple Syrup from him someday

 

[grahamfitter]

Wonderful truck and trip. No mention of black flies - maybe they're allergic to maple syrup? We've been thinking about going to Labrador for years but the navigator vetoed the trip because apparently the black flies are seriously nasty.

Cheers,
Graham