building landcruiser for overland expedition

rideglobally · 11-01-07, 12:15 AM

i want to build a camper shell for my cruiser similar to the one on this link; http://www.expeditionoverland.com/se...and_design.htm does anyone know a place in the United States that can build it? here is my link if you want to see the cruiser that i am building http://web.mac.com/sinag/globalcruis...alcruiser.html it is now being service and repainted etc.http://images.ih8mud.com/images/smil...es/bounce2.gif

missipboy · 11-01-07, 07:06 AM

third link's not working. but that's gonna be one cool build. give us some details about your expedition.

rideglobally · 11-01-07, 10:27 AM

exact route still very flexable, current plan is to begin in so america (to test the vehicle) then asia to africa.

Teebag · 11-02-07, 03:30 AM

Any idea what it is/was?

Hltoppr · 11-02-07, 10:44 AM

Maybe look at modding a VW Westfalia top to the cruiser....you can usually find non runners cheap...

Plus, you'd have some additional interior camper parts!

-H-

Grolar · 11-02-07, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hltoppr

Maybe look at modding a VW Westfalia top to the cruiser....you can usually find non runners cheap...

Plus, you'd have some additional interior camper parts!

-H-

x2. I'd like to see that and it's been discussed before. A search on "Westfalia" should to the trick.

MO-Troopy · 11-02-07, 04:54 PM

I am in the process of making an HJ45 Troopy converted to a NanoCamper. It needs to be simple but suitable for camping in.
Here are my sketches.

fernandol · 11-02-07, 07:36 PM

you could adapt a flip-pac camper and get something like this
http://bajataco.com/vikingvince/Vince_FlipPac/index.htm
http://www.flippac.com/
It is an easy way to get a lot of room and a comfortable bed and you build the interiror to suit your needs.

No association with flip-pac by the way, just an idea.

Regards

Fernando

rideglobally · 11-02-07, 10:54 PM

i looked at the flippac that is really interesting, i will call them....thank

Mickldo · 11-05-07, 01:48 AM

Looks like a cool build and trip

rideglobally · 12-12-07, 12:14 PM

took the landcruiser hj 47 for the first test drive last weekend here is my link; http://web.mac.com/sinag/globalcruis...alcruiser.html mechanical preparation is still underway and i am looking for someone to build the camper shell, if you know someone let me know...thanks

hks3sgte · 12-12-07, 01:16 PM

Are you one of the few that are satisfied with Vintage Off Road?

rideglobally · 12-13-07, 03:54 PM

what has been your experience?

lowenbrau · 12-13-07, 04:32 PM

You gonna add a tag axle or move the rear axle at all? That thing is gonna be awful arse heavy once its all set up for expedition.

Good luck with the search for a good fabricator.

Check out www.expeditionportal.com for some good info for your buildup.

hks3sgte · 12-13-07, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rideglobally

what has been your experience?

I just have never heard good reviews. Yours is the first.

joshoisasleep · 12-16-07, 09:49 PM

my advice... keep the roof height low or you'll hate yourself when trying to ship it anywhere. By the sound of things you're planning on doing a lot of that. Keep it compact and you can ship it RORO cheap. Also fuel consumption...

rideglobally · 12-17-07, 12:55 AM

it will be 8 1/2 foot high, tires inflated

sfcruiser · 02-11-08, 11:17 PM

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ranma21 · 03-10-08, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sfcruiser

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Now I would fancy one of this =P

LC_Hamma · 03-11-08, 12:35 PM

Gotta build a roof rack on top of that hinged popup. I think this way you do not have to account for a roof top tent taking up the space in your rack

I like the solar panel option too

SunTzuMD · 03-11-08, 09:24 PM

Turtle Expedition

calphi27 · 03-18-08, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rideglobally

what has been your experience?

do a search on mud for vintage off road in the chit chat area. I would not have his shop touch my cruiser or even look at it if I was considering taking it even across state lines. He is a fraud. Have a worthy mechanic check the one you bought please. I am not kidding.

rideglobally · 04-26-08, 02:04 AM

sorry i still don't know how to post pictures directly here, so here is our site it is in draft form. we just want to share the progress of our build click here global cruiser vehicle preparation! when you get to the site click on the march 2008 update. thanks to all.
P.S. we want to install a power steering, this cruiser came from australia right hand drive, 1981 hy 47 with a 2h diesel engine. if you know a place that can do the conversion or sells a kit pls let me know.

roscoFJ73 · 04-26-08, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rideglobally

sorry i still don't know how to post pictures directly here, so here is our site it is in draft form. we just want to share the progress of our build click here global cruiser vehicle preparation! when you get to the site click on the march 2008 update. thanks to all.
P.S. we want to install a power steering, this cruiser came from australia right hand drive, 1981 hy 47 with a 2h diesel engine. if you know a place that can do the conversion or sells a kit pls let me know.

I see it has evolved from the original concept a little

What will go in the canopy on the back and is that a tent over the roof?

In regards to the power steering ,I would post a question on the 40 series forum. The easiest way is to use the power steering a 40/45 series that had it fitted but I imagne they are becoming scarce these days.

rideglobally · 04-26-08, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

I see it has evolved from the original concept a little

What will go in the canopy on the back and is that a tent over the roof?

In regards to the power steering ,I would post a question on the 40 series forum. The easiest way is to use the power steering a 40/45 series that had it fitted but I imagne they are becoming scarce these days.

the canopy on the back is a pop top, yes that is a tent over the roof, from camping lab, i will post a picture later of the back popped up.

i already have a posting on the power steering.....thanks

orangefj45 · 04-26-08, 09:32 AM

the easiest way to do a ps swap o nthe troopie is to source the parts from australia. you'll have to run hj61 components. they normally cost about $1k for the whole setup and are pretty sought after, even down under.

i'm doing a ps conversion on an hj47 right now but we're also swapping it from RHD to LHD.

you could do a ps swap using a sag box from a chevy truck. make sure it's a 4 bolt, 4.25 turn box. you don't want a 3 bolt or 3.5 turn version. it'll mount on the inside of the right frame horn. the ps plates i sell will work. you'll need a collapsible steering shaft and some joints, all of which can be bought from flaming river thru summit racing; they have the best prices and generally have everything in stock. mounting the ps pump may be a little interesting. there is room on the left side of the engine above the head. that's where i'm going to mount my ps pump. the hoses will most likely have to be custom made; most napa staores have the hose crimper and fittings in stock. they normally build custom hoses for $60-80. i would run a ps cooler on the return line also. i have these in stock as well if you need one.

hth

georg @ valley hybrids

orangefj45 · 04-26-08, 09:38 AM

PS: i will be doing another ps swap on a 1984 hj47 for a customer in a few weeks. we'll be using all factory parts from an australian HJ60 series rig. i will take plenty of pics and post a thread about it when the time comes.

where are you located?!

orangefj45 · 04-26-08, 10:01 AM

here's a teaser pic of the ps swap i'm doing right now.

11-01-07, 12:15 AM	#1
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	building landcruiser for overland expedition i want to build a camper shell for my cruiser similar to the one on this link; http://www.expeditionoverland.com/se...and_design.htm does anyone know a place in the United States that can build it? here is my link if you want to see the cruiser that i am building http://web.mac.com/sinag/globalcruis...alcruiser.html it is now being service and repainted etc.http://images.ih8mud.com/images/smil...es/bounce2.gif

11-01-07, 10:27 AM	#3
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	expedition exact route still very flexable, current plan is to begin in so america (to test the vehicle) then asia to africa.

11-02-07, 03:30 AM	#4
Teebag IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 252	Any idea what it is/was? __________________ JT - Landcruiser Club Southern Africa FJ40 '84

11-02-07, 10:44 AM	#5
Hltoppr When In Doubt, Go Higher! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Port of Indecision...otherwise Northern Arizona Posts: 2,038	Maybe look at modding a VW Westfalia top to the cruiser....you can usually find non runners cheap... Plus, you'd have some additional interior camper parts! -H- __________________ 2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure 1983 FJ45 Troopy KE7TYL ...and then there is always Mexico....

11-02-07, 04:54 PM	#7
MO-Troopy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 38	MO-Troopy I am in the process of making an HJ45 Troopy converted to a NanoCamper. It needs to be simple but suitable for camping in. Here are my sketches.

11-01-07, 07:06 AM	#2
missipboy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: tunica, ms Posts: 1,232	third link's not working. but that's gonna be one cool build. give us some details about your expedition.

11-02-07, 07:36 PM	#8
fernandol IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, Fl TLCA# 18031 Posts: 158	you could adapt a flip-pac camper and get something like this http://bajataco.com/vikingvince/Vince_FlipPac/index.htm http://www.flippac.com/ It is an easy way to get a lot of room and a comfortable bed and you build the interiror to suit your needs. No association with flip-pac by the way, just an idea. Regards Fernando __________________ '95 FZJ80 2000 4RUNNER SR5 www.campinglab.com www.theconcretelab.com Last edited by fernandol; 11-03-07 at 07:45 AM.

11-02-07, 10:54 PM	#9
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	flippac i looked at the flippac that is really interesting, i will call them....thank

11-05-07, 01:48 AM	#10
Mickldo Oz TUTer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryborough, QLD, Aust. Posts: 1,011	Looks like a cool build and trip __________________ 90 HZJ80 GXL, DTS turbo, 285/75R16 MTR's, 4" OME, Safari snorkel, ARB airlocker, ARB bullbar, 9500lb winch, ARB dual pivot rear bar, 39L Engel, water tank, dual batts, sliding drawers, cargo barrier, underbonnet shower, laptop, GPS, oziexplorer, etc.... 99 HZJ105R GXL, alloy bullbar, Safari snorkel, more to come.....watch this space..........

12-12-07, 12:14 PM	#11
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	update on the expedition build took the landcruiser hj 47 for the first test drive last weekend here is my link; http://web.mac.com/sinag/globalcruis...alcruiser.html mechanical preparation is still underway and i am looking for someone to build the camper shell, if you know someone let me know...thanks

12-12-07, 01:16 PM	#12
hks3sgte ...pig searching... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Ángeles, CA. Posts: 1,825	Are you one of the few that are satisfied with Vintage Off Road?

12-13-07, 03:54 PM	#13
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	so far what has been your experience?

12-13-07, 04:32 PM	#14
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,436	You gonna add a tag axle or move the rear axle at all? That thing is gonna be awful arse heavy once its all set up for expedition. Good luck with the search for a good fabricator. Check out www.expeditionportal.com for some good info for your buildup. __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

12-16-07, 09:49 PM	#16
joshoisasleep IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in South America... Posts: 523	my advice... keep the roof height low or you'll hate yourself when trying to ship it anywhere. By the sound of things you're planning on doing a lot of that. Keep it compact and you can ship it RORO cheap. Also fuel consumption... __________________ Sometimes I drink and post... Adventuring in my BJ-T62 www.wanderinglost.com

12-17-07, 12:55 AM	#17
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	it will be 8 1/2 foot high, tires inflated

03-11-08, 09:24 PM	#21
SunTzuMD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 214	Turtle Expedition __________________ 1995 FZJ80 - Factory Lockers and CDL switch 2002 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD - National Springs Add-a-Leaf 1990 4x4 Short Bed Pickup - Farmy Duty in the Ozarks Garage - Yakima Display

02-11-08, 11:17 PM	#18
sfcruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco TLCA# 17834 Posts: 61	How's this pop top? ....... __________________ sfcruiser Last edited by sfcruiser; 03-21-08 at 12:20 PM.

03-11-08, 12:35 PM	#20
LC_Hamma The Anti-Leafer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas, Georgia TLCA# 3343 Posts: 1,608	Gotta build a roof rack on top of that hinged popup. I think this way you do not have to account for a roof top tent taking up the space in your rack I like the solar panel option too __________________ '73 FJ55 http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pig-preservation-society/76835-pig-chebby-avalanche-trim-%3D.html '73 FJ40 http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q...&addtype=local '78 FJ40 - project in pieces '93 Ram W350 5 spd. SRW CTD '99 Ram 3500 4X4 5 spd. DRW CTD '74 BMW 3.0CS

04-26-08, 02:04 AM	#23
rideglobally IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	up date on the cruiser build sorry i still don't know how to post pictures directly here, so here is our site it is in draft form. we just want to share the progress of our build click here global cruiser vehicle preparation! when you get to the site click on the march 2008 update. thanks to all. P.S. we want to install a power steering, this cruiser came from australia right hand drive, 1981 hy 47 with a 2h diesel engine. if you know a place that can do the conversion or sells a kit pls let me know.

04-26-08, 09:32 AM	#26
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 4,863	the easiest way to do a ps swap o nthe troopie is to source the parts from australia. you'll have to run hj61 components. they normally cost about $1k for the whole setup and are pretty sought after, even down under. i'm doing a ps conversion on an hj47 right now but we're also swapping it from RHD to LHD. you could do a ps swap using a sag box from a chevy truck. make sure it's a 4 bolt, 4.25 turn box. you don't want a 3 bolt or 3.5 turn version. it'll mount on the inside of the right frame horn. the ps plates i sell will work. you'll need a collapsible steering shaft and some joints, all of which can be bought from flaming river thru summit racing; they have the best prices and generally have everything in stock. mounting the ps pump may be a little interesting. there is room on the left side of the engine above the head. that's where i'm going to mount my ps pump. the hoses will most likely have to be custom made; most napa staores have the hose crimper and fittings in stock. they normally build custom hoses for $60-80. i would run a ps cooler on the return line also. i have these in stock as well if you need one. hth georg @ valley hybrids __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

04-26-08, 09:38 AM	#27
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 4,863	PS: i will be doing another ps swap on a 1984 hj47 for a customer in a few weeks. we'll be using all factory parts from an australian HJ60 series rig. i will take plenty of pics and post a thread about it when the time comes. where are you located?! __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

04-26-08, 10:01 AM	#28
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 4,863	here's a teaser pic of the ps swap i'm doing right now. Attached Images __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!