Custom 4x4 Diesel Chinook

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Nice build.

Those tires don't look that big, or too big. Now you have got me thinking of going with 33's and 4:88's on mine too instead of 30's.
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rookie

totally awesome.........have an older chinook debating whether to repair truck portion but looking at your re-fit is amazing......extremely interested in your ideas regarding the joining of cab to camper.
 
You should probably send him a PM to get a response from him on how he did it.

These little campers are sweet and I would go for it if you have the time, space, tools, $, to do it. If nothing else just fix it and use it as it is.

I would put it on the nicest chassis you could afford if you camper portion is worth saving. A v-6 Tacoma would be sweet but if it is too much money a 1989-95 with a 22re would be a good option. You can usually pick one of these up for a fair price if you look long enough.

Here is a link on my build if you want to fallow along. My truck was built like this but I am doing a 4x4 conversion and some upgrades as I go.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyo...4x4-sas-1986-toyota-chinook-camper-build.html

You should start a thread with some pictures and details on your truck in the pickup or in this section. People may offer up more ideas and suggestions.

I would be interested in seeing it and what you do to it.
 
Great looking setup. Post interior pics when you get a chance, and of course some action pics when you get it out on your first expedition.
 
Grearing

Tapage said:
Usually down here 2L and 2L-T that came in Land Cruiser II ( Light Duty Land Cruisers ) run 4.88 from factory .. not sure up there ..
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The 84-88 Hilux with the 2L/G52 came here in Norway with 4,56 and 205R16 (and also solid front axle). I have one. It is pretty pretty gutless. She got than 265/75 R16 which was not helping to make it more powerfull, but the speedo was now showing perfect numbers. I tryed also 35x12,5 R15, which took the last of her power. I definatly prefer later on 4,88 with my new 285/75 R16. And this is basicly a empty truck, i believe you need 5,29. And a good Intercooler.
I was using also a borrowed G58, from a 92 Hilux with the 2L(II).The speedo was not correct at all, shows 6km/h to much, which probably means that the gears in 4 and 5 are different to the G52 here .
People arround here take usually the 2L or 2L(II)(they have also a higher compression 1:22,t`s have 1:20) plus the original manifold from a 2L-T(II)(out of Hilux and Hiace), building a exhaust, tweak the dieselpump and call it ok with 95 to 105 horses. With 35" and 4,88 is it actually acceptable to drive.

Anyway, very nice camper there. Can only say woud like to see some more pics or find a guy which put one in a container and ship it to me. I prefer Meigsrock´s:cheers:

Matt
 
Diesel Chinook for sale

This Chinook is now for sale to the right buyer

A permanent move to South America necessitates I part with this one of a kind truck. Unfortunately the logistics of bringing it down with me are too complicated.

for details contact: avitripp-at-gmail-dot-com

Thanks
 
Wow, nice truck. This is a rare nice one, and a diesel to boot. Someone is going to get a sweet truck.

These things make great campers for a couple people. Great for climbing trips, fishing trips, hiking, or just getting the hell out of town. I love mine and won't ever part with it. Ya some day down the road I may want or need a bigger RV but I will still keep my little Toyota camper. I use mine almost every weekend to go fishing in the summer. So sweet.

Some day I would like to get a 3.4L V-6 in mine.
 
The truck has 198k on the chassis. Everything was rebuilt or replaced from the radiator back within the last 25k miles (within the last couple years). There are 590 mostly highway hours on the motor since the major rebuild. I have a gauge that keeps track. I have all the service records that timeline the various work. I can also put anyone in touch with the mechanics that did the work. Anything major was done with Toyota OEM parts and much of it by a Toyota dealer. It has no issues other than knowing how to treat it right. It has a clear title.

13,000$
 
Chinook conversion

Nice conversion!! I found a Chinook shell about a mile from my house and thought I should get some info on these. I want to put the camper on a '98- '04 4x4 Tacoma extra cab. I live in Hawaii where the humidity is 100%, volcanic acid rain, and rainforest that never seem to dry out. Basically anything that isn't plastic or concrete rots or rust extremely quickly. My questions are: 1. How does the cab and bed join together? Do they have bolts or rivets or is a rubber seal like on a camper shell? 2. Does the camper move separate from the cab? My bed moves quite a bit as the frame flexes when I off road. Have you had any leaking issues? Have you found any sources for replacements parts? ( I doubt the pop top is still working in the one i can get). Are there any metal components I should keep a eye on when assessing the camper i.e. camper to frame brackets, side doors?? I have a time set for Saturday to do a inspection so if you or anyone may have some info that would be great. I am a bit leary as this is quite a project but knowing some of the pitfalls may help save me from myself. Thanks
 
Hi Ian,

It is not an easy process...once you gut the interior, you'll see the metal frame. It needs to be in good shape. The floors are 2 inches of marine grade plywood. You'll want to check that for rot in such a wet climate. The shell mounts to the frame in the same spots as the bed would...I added some extra bolts as well and big steel plates for washers. It all needs to be spaced properly, left/right and vertically, I used hockey pucks as vertical spacers, 30 of them in total, 15 per side, 3 per bolt. Then you'll decide on where to cut out the back of the cab. The shell would move around a lot around the cab without some modification. We welded extra support struts from the internal metal frame, near the front, to some plates that bolt to the top of the cab to better tie everything together. Its very stiff now, but theres still a bit of movement at the seal between the cab and shell, its visible as cracks in the paint, however it is completely water tight, unlike the old chinooks.

Finally, when I put this thing together I bought two old chinooks (you can find them for free sometimes) and used all the best parts off of both. A lot of the moldings and little parts are just plain hard to find. The windows can be a problem too if they're in bad shape.

Good luck!
 
That thing is sweet I have been kicking around ideas to build a overland truck for a trip to Alaska. That looks like it would work out great. Keep up the great work.
 
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