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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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

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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

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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

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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.

joshoisasleep · 04-26-08, 04:18 PM

Your build is looking really nice! Is the tent for guests? Will you be installing a winch? This is looking really cool. Would love to see the plans for inside the camper

rideglobally · 04-26-08, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

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?!

i am in los angeles, california. i am thinking of using a saginaw box, what is the difference between the saginaw and hj 60 all factory parts and which would you recommend?