Build Meet Ivy, 1976 FJ40 w/VW TDI, 2.8 CRD, OM606

[Godfather90]

You should just start another thread for the RV project. I have thought about a similar project for a while. 4x4 motorhome that can tow my heavy 40 on a flat-deck.

I too have been goofing with an RV lately

Good times!

Mike

 

[fjdiesel]

I too have been goofing with an RV lately

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Good times!

Mike

Mike! That is awesome! Got any inside pics? Or a thread? I really like the idea of having no trailer for sure!

 

[Godfather90]

Mike! That is awesome! Got any inside pics? Or a thread? I really like the idea of having no trailer for sure!

Mike! That is awesome! Got any inside pics? Or a thread? I really like the idea of having no trailer for sure!

I've been meaning to put something together. I will soon when I get back stateside. I warn you it's a big work in progress lol

Here's a few video's:

Volvo F7 English Horsecoach Cab Tilt

This is how you gain access to the engine compartment. Hydraulic pump is hand actuated to tilt the cab fore and aft.

youtu.be

Hopefully those work


I don't wanna crowd your thread. It's awesome you're tinkering with one as well I couldn't help myself haha


Mike

 

[fjdiesel]

I don't wanna crowd your thread. It's awesome you're tinkering with one as well I couldn't help myself haha


Mike

Mike, no worries. How we haul our cruisers is still cruiser content to me!! lol. I love seeing it. Thanks!!

 

[mano002]

I've been meaning to put something together. I will soon when I get back stateside. I warn you it's a big work in progress lol

I don't wanna crowd your thread. It's awesome you're tinkering with one as well I couldn't help myself haha


Mike

Deadly. I am jealous for sure.

I often wonder if an RV towing a trailer is better than a flat-bed with the cruiser on it towing an RV. Pros and cons to both.

 

[fjdiesel]

Deadly. I am jealous for sure.

I often wonder if an RV towing a trailer is better than a flat-bed with the cruiser on it towing an RV. Pros and cons to both.

We wrestled with this as well. In the end, we decided this was the easy button for us, since we had this class c....

 

[Hogan]

Looks like an awesome adventure. The new camper project is going to be cool.

 

[fjdiesel]

Looks like an awesome adventure. The new camper project is going to be cool.

Thanks! Yes, we had a blast.

I am hoping to get the C5500 back from paint tomorrow. I have a pile of parts to put on it taking up space on the shop floor.... We are hosting Easter next week in the shop, so I need to get some of them out of the way. lol. Maybe I need to make tacos to get everyone over??? lol.

 

[fjdiesel]

Well, not gonna lie... If people knew how cheesy these were attached to the chassis, people wouldn't let there family ride in them!!

And, here she sits until I get the chassis back from paint, lengthen the frame 5 feet out the rear and install a Kelderman air ride in the rear suspension.
While it is in the air, I am going to spray foam the floor area and the tool box that has the water in it. When we came home from the last trip we got caught in a low temp night of 0. Nothing froze, but I ran the furnace going down the road because one of the heat ducts goes into the toolbox with the water filters in it.

 

[fjdiesel]

Well, got the motorhome roadworthy and at the suggestion from @sogncab a handful of cruiser heads(@DirtSniffer) took an impromptu trip to the Black Hills a couple weeks ago! It was a blast!!

 

[fjdiesel]

We had a great time, not all the trails were open yet, we were a few days early.....But we still had a great time!!

 

[fjdiesel]

I can't wait to go back again!!

 

[fjdiesel]

I got my interior door handles mounted for the Aqualu half doors this week. The bonus part was I took the outside slam latches apart and installed a spring in them!! So no more rattling!!!

And a shot of the inside handle, really happy with them. Its gonna take some time getting used to them. I still reach back for the knob on the slam latch....

The grab handle is from a LandRover Defender.

 

[Ditcherman]

Managed to slack off work some read through this this afternoon, what an awesome thread!
With some amazing curveballs I didn’t see coming, with 2.8 and links.
Great build!

 

[fjdiesel]

Managed to slack off work some read through this this afternoon, what an awesome thread!
With some amazing curveballs I didn’t see coming, with 2.8 and links.
Great build!

Thanks!
I like your avatar.

Yes sir, it has changed directions a couple times over the years.

 

[DirtSniffer]

Thanks!
I like your avatar.

Yes sir, it has changed directions a couple times over the years.

No sneak peak at the next change?

 

[fjdiesel]

No sneak peak at the next change?

Soon enough! Lol It will be a big winter for sure...

 

[clrussell]

I love the RV builds here. That Volvo is SAWEET.

Also great idea on swapping to the 5500 chassis/ power plant. That’s a huge amount of work but I bet it’s 200% worth it

 

[sogncab]

Soon enough! Lol It will be a big winter for sure...

I need to learn to drive to your place more often.
You really have me thinking about yacking the Cummins out.

Someday, some how, somebody will remember The freaking chainsaw too.

 

[fjdiesel]

I love the RV builds here. That Volvo is SAWEET.

Also great idea on swapping to the 5500 chassis/ power plant. That’s a huge amount of work but I bet it’s 200% worth it

You are absolutely correct! The 5500 chassis is a game changer on travel. The air suspension in the rear and the air hitch also make a smooth ride.