Volvo C 303 / TGB 11 Expedition camper project.

[tgblars]

Hi I`m new here and lives in Norway Europe, but just wanted to show you guys my project / expedition vehicle.
The truck is a 1975 Volvo C 303, in military terms its called TGB 11. It has portal axles an locks on both front and rear axle, its awsome in most terrain, it has a ground clearence on 42 cm / 16,53 inches with 36 inch IROC tires
My plan is to remove the original B30 six cylinder gasolin engine and mount a Mercedes OM 606 or 603 six cylinder diesel engine and a 5 speed TGB 20 gearbox to get lower rpm at highway use.
I will also cut away a section of the roof and build a Flip pac like roof to gain more space and to get a queen size bed inside the roof section. 4 seats and a table will also be fitted along with som extra storage space, drawers etc.
It will also be fitted with a sink, some propane burners and a refridgerator.

Hope you liked my rig...More info on this project will come soon...
Regards Lars

 

[tgblars]

Here is the engine I was planning to put in to the truck... 177 hp Mercedes diesel.

A sink and somewhere to cook is important

I have also bought a fridge like this, whitch runs on Propane, 12 v or 220v

I will try to make a pop up roof solution like this, does anyone have any experience with this solution? Is it sturdy enough in windy and snowy conditions?

 

[Haf-E]

You might reconsider the flip pac type roof tent and do one which goes up with a hard roof. Much better in rain, snow and wind - which I hear Norway gets a bit I hear.

You should also check out the other website which focuses on c303s & pinzgauers - www.real4x4.com as there are a couple of c303 builds very similar to your idea.

 

[tgblars]

You might reconsider the flip pac type roof tent and do one which goes up with a hard roof. Much better in rain, snow and wind - which I hear Norway gets a bit I hear.

You should also check out the other website which focuses on c303s & pinzgauers - www.real4x4.com as there are a couple of c303 builds very similar to your idea.

Thanks I will check it out ... hmm... mabye you have a point there... I like the Flip Pac design beacause of the extra space you get with the bed inside the roof... but I have also considered the hard roof solution...

 

[Haf-E]

I've seen popup tops which have the bed connected to the roof so when you first open it you have lots of space to stand - then the bed can be lowered for sleeping.

 

[tgblars]

Hey... I`ve seen it too on a Defender... mabye I have to consider a solution like that

 

[Andrewkawa]

Hi Lars,

I am curious to know how your engine swap has gone. Perhaps it would be an option for mine as well.

Gr. Andrew