No more excuses. Three years this truck has been sitting in a heated garage waiting for me to start. I've planned, made lists, made drawings and planned some more. I have built this truck several times in my head - each time slightly different.
The basic plan....
Intended use
Daily driver and weekend softcore wheeling/camping over back roads and half decent trails. Also the occasional cross country expedition to the far corners of this continent.
Planned mods
1) Swap current 2F/4sd for Turbo 3B/ H55F - possible intercooler
2) Power steering
3) 4 wheel disc brakes
4) Dual lockers
5) Full bumper/ slider/ roll cage (internal)
6) Dual winch (rear removable)
7) On board air - crank driven compressor and a reservoir
8) Long range fuel tank
9) Bed drawers and canvas canopy
10) Dual spare tires
11) Roof rack and roof top tent (or maybe a trailer
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12) OME 2.5" lift suspension
Etc, etc, etc...
Resources...
I work at and have access to a CNC sheet metal shop, CNC machine shop, and full service welding shop. I am currently the shop foreman for the sheet metal shop. At home I have a Miler 180 MIG and very good hand and power tool selection.
This will be a budget build. I have material and time but limited dollars. The time frame for completion is 2 1/2 years - 30 months. I believe I can do it faster but I also have family and work to attend to.
My intention is to end up looking like this...... except for color and wheels.
