http://forum.ih8mud.com/ Expedition, Rally, Baja and Outback-type projects...where self-sufficiency and endurance are the priority! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:28 GMT vBulletin 15 http://images.ih8mud.com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.ih8mud.com/ http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/332898-need-your-help-fenders-go-expedition.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:04:09 GMT I'm new here but wanted to get your opinion as to go back with factory fenders or keep my tube fenders.

A friend and I are going on an expedition and I wanted to get your opinion as to keep what I have on or go back with stock. Oh I have inner fenders added to the tube fenders now.



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Also going to change the color of the rig so What would you suggest?

Thanks! ]]> Expedition Builds bigredcherokee http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/332898-need-your-help-fenders-go-expedition.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/332036-keeping-ugly.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:01:22 GMT Kind of a weird question, but it's been rattling around in my head.

Is there anything to be said for keeping your cruiser "looking" ugly for driving in Mexico/Central America? By which I mean, what if you just fixed up the body well, repaired the rust to make the vehicle solid, then primed what needed to be primed, undercoated, etc., and didn't paint? It would look ugly as sin, but I keep hearing over and over "Try to blend in...don't stick out...don't look like a tourist..." To me nothing looks more touristy than a $3000 paint job.

Plus I'm a cheap bastid and would rather put the money some place else.

Thanks ]]> Expedition Builds mr natural http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/332036-keeping-ugly.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331544-shipping-my-fjz80-bolivia.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:08:02 GMT I was wondering if anyone have any insight into shipping from the States to Bolivia? My wife and... I was wondering if anyone have any insight into shipping from the States to Bolivia?

My wife and I are hoping to move to Bolivia by this time next year. WE will be missionaries for a few years there, preaching in remote parts of the country, Sometimes by ATV, Landcruising or walking. I thought about taking my Landcrusier since it is setup for this terrain and if I decide to sell it, I would probably get more for it there than here.


Please give any feedback on this topic.

Thanks ]]> Expedition Builds smileyboy http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331544-shipping-my-fjz80-bolivia.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331404-i-need-secure-stuff.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:01:22 GMT for trips and such. hows should I tack it down, or should i worry bout that? Image:... for trips and such. hows should I tack it down, or should i worry bout that?
]]> Expedition Builds TACO BUENO http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331404-i-need-secure-stuff.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331386-auxiliary-lights.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:56:57 GMT I passed a whole line of Army vehicles on the highway yesterday - Hummers, big 2 ton trucks, etc.... I passed a whole line of Army vehicles on the highway yesterday - Hummers, big 2 ton trucks, etc. etc. It dawned on me that not one of them had any sort of auxiliary lights other than the two round headlights on the vehicle. Every off road vehicle seems to have at least one extra pair of lights bolted on somewhere, if not 2 or 3 extra pair.

What is the real origin of all these off road lights and are they really necessary?

I know the Baja and Paris/Dakar racers and the Camel Trophy sort of defined a lot of the "style" of offroad vehicles, and I still think that a lot of what is done to most offroad trucks is done for style reasons rather than utility. ]]> Expedition Builds mr natural http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331386-auxiliary-lights.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331348-westfalia-interior-into-lc.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:35:28 GMT Hi all Someone locally is selling the interior from a VW Westfalia camper van. Fridge, sink,... Hi all
Someone locally is selling the interior from a VW Westfalia camper van. Fridge, sink, stove, cabinets, etc. I was wondering if anyone has successfully installed some of these components into the rear of a LC wagon, for expedition use?
Thoughts?
Thanks. ]]> Expedition Builds rstl99 http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/331348-westfalia-interior-into-lc.html