Started a thread on Buschtaxi for them so some german Diesel folks might join.
https://forum.buschtaxi.org/hilfe-benotigt-j8-elektrik-katastrophe-in-usa-t75740.html
Facebook link here:
Vorsicht Muselmann ;)
My hint would be Marc Bandieri from Banditoy - https://www.banditoy.ch ex Paris-Dakar mechanic, Cruiserhead and speaking english.
As germans they should even ask Index page - https://forum.buschtaxi.org , the german equivalent to IH8MUD and TLCA, since 98%n of the 80s in...
WOW ..............i will get these wipes for the next outdoor crappening, soon as the hemroids start eating grass again i simply wipe them off and poison them. ;-)
Rubithon has been moved !
AUGUST 14 – 18, 2019
The Rubicon Trail is one of the most challenging and threatened trails in the US. It will test your nerve, your driving skill and your vehicle!
Unlike many other events, there is only one trail that leads to the Rubicon Springs. The Runs are just...
Update!
Not a lot left to do right now but electrics.
Leftover wiring, not necessary right now but might be good for something.
Looks like a christmas tree, reverse light and fog light necessary over here in europe, i did find some lights that match all of that and look tolerable.
Bought...
Coming to the end of the project soon.
My friend Sacha arrived today with the galvanised frame, we did put the axles and all other stuff on there in no time.
So thats how it looks right now, some minor things to add, like electrics for the lights, working on the fender wells...
Update !
Finsihed the frame, mounted axles and wheels to check if all fits well and oh boy............it fits perfect!
Now all separated again since the main frame needs zink plating, then it gets assembled again and next step is getting the official TÜV aproval before we can...
The frame is in the works, spend a saturday cutting, measuring and welding.
The Campulance will get two 1400Kilo axles below so we can load a few needed things once the trailer is completed.
New they might be around 70-90k depending accessories plus a Mercedes Sprinter below. I paid a four numbered fraction of that.
That was alc free beer anyway :beer:
It will get a frame with axles below it to keep the center of gravity low, 13" wheels tandem axle and maybe a water and fuel tank in...
Some more useful things recently added.
Action Packers fit pretty exact under the part that finds use as a third of the sleeping platform.
Since we perfer to do the cooking outside, i installed this outdoor kitchen on the rear door. Installed or taken off in seconds.
I will put a fixation...
Did some more work, installing some sound.......... had speakers and radio anyway so why not use it?
130mm
200mm
And a fridge was needed too, just a plain 240V for the campground, i could use ice or dry ice if needed on the trip.
83cm space..........85cm fridge......i did find the 2cm i...
Yep that was 1964 12th Jeepers Jamboree, the guy right in the middle of the Land Cruiser is Mark Smith, i hope some locals join in and might recognize some of the other people.