gilmorneau
SILVER Star
I got a text today from a German I know who's currently in Tunisia, headed to Mali. Proof positive that you don't need to buy one of everything at the Overland Expo or at the 4x4 store to outfit your truck for "overlanding", you just need to go. Here's his rig:
Everything you need in a nice, compact package. Doesn't draw undue attention in Africa, since there's thousands of old trucks like this there. The truck is a BJ75 that's sitting on 60-series axles. The wheels are 16x6 from a poverty-spec 80 series. Tires are 255/85R16. The original 3B 4 cylinder n/a diesel has been swapped for a 12H-T straight 6 turbo diesel. I saw this truck last time I was in Germany--it's a beast. Great in the dunes and perfect for crossing Africa.
Here they are on the road:
Pretty sweet barn-door 60-series, too. I'm jealous. Makes me want to go to Africa.
Everything you need in a nice, compact package. Doesn't draw undue attention in Africa, since there's thousands of old trucks like this there. The truck is a BJ75 that's sitting on 60-series axles. The wheels are 16x6 from a poverty-spec 80 series. Tires are 255/85R16. The original 3B 4 cylinder n/a diesel has been swapped for a 12H-T straight 6 turbo diesel. I saw this truck last time I was in Germany--it's a beast. Great in the dunes and perfect for crossing Africa.
Here they are on the road:
Pretty sweet barn-door 60-series, too. I'm jealous. Makes me want to go to Africa.