building landcruiser for overland expedition

[rideglobally]

i want to build a camper shell for my cruiser similar to the one on this link; http://www.expeditionoverland.com/selection_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/globalcruiser/globalcruiser/globalcruiser.html it is now being service and repainted etc.http://images.ih8mud.com/images/smi.../images.ih8mud.com/images/smilies/bounce2.gif

 

[missipboy]

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

 

[rideglobally]

expedition

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

 

[Teebag]

Any idea what it is/was?

 

[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-

 

[Grolar]

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]

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.

 

[fernandol]

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]

flippac

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

 

[Mickldo]

Looks like a cool build and trip

 

[rideglobally]

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/globalcruiser/globalcruiser/globalcruiser.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]

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

 

[rideglobally]

so far

what has been your experience?

 

[lowenbrau]

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]

what has been your experience?

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

 

[joshoisasleep]

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]

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

 

[sfcruiser]

How's this pop top?

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[ranma21]

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Now I would fancy one of this =P

 

[LC_Hamma]

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