Builds Odinskind's build thread (2 Viewers)

[odinskind]

The falcon is rocking some pretty sweet factor 55 gear now.

 

[odinskind]

Finally her new sliders. Lance and Tim at iron pig off road came through with a days notice and fabbed up these amazing sliders.

 

[odinskind]

"It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs."

 

[linuxgod]

Love that add-on for the lights. Where'd you get the panel? I've used 1/2 of the 4 on the right side already, and so I expect I'll need an additional panel at some point

 

[odinskind]

Love that add-on for the lights. Where'd you get the panel? I've used 1/2 of the 4 on the right side already, and so I expect I'll need an additional panel at some point

This little switch panel right here. I mistakenly assumed those switches would fit in the blank positions. They did not and I made things worse with my drimmel. I had to replace the factory blank switch bracket and came up with this as an alternative switch mounting idea. I think it turned out nice.

Three Position V-Series Switch holder

 

[Willy beamin]

Safe travels! Nice looking rig man

 

[gaijin]

Your nickname will be "Wheels" when you are recognized as the go-to guy for anything, anytime, anywhere that requires transport from A to B. King of the road!

 

[odinskind]

The 200 can hold a lot of groceries. Exactly this much, and not a single can more. Part of our provisions for Africa.

 

[odinskind]

Loading the last bottle of wine.

 

[Markuson]

Loading the last bottle of wine.

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So are you going to ship it to Africa FULL of stuff? Like...free shipping space?

 

[TonyP]

You pack as haphazardly as I do. Nice.

 

[odinskind]

So are you going to ship it to Africa FULL of stuff? Like...free shipping space?

No all of the "consumables" will be sent in a separate shipment. I only needed about two months worth of dried goods because I can order those through amazon when this eventually runs out, but I can't order liquids through. So I have to buy all of our liquids now.

 

[odinskind]

You pack as haphazardly as I do. Nice.

This was literally to get the food from costco to my hotel. I should have posted the wine pic first.

 

[Willy beamin]

Bourbon packs well compared to cases of beer and it's good for trade.

 

[odinskind]

Bourbon packs well compared to cases of beer and it's good for trade.

The spirits will be purchased tomorrow. I'll have all the bases covered.

 

[TexAZ]

Icee pops in Africa.....man, you are going to be popular!

 

[odinskind]

She will be here soon. She has finally departed Antwerp and is underway to Nouakchott. Arrival September 4th. Can't wait to get her out in the desert. Land Cruisers are more common here than Teslas were in Norway. I'd say 40% of the vehicles are land cruisers. Though I'm likely the only person in this country with a 5.7 petrol powered 200.

Vessel details for: GRANDE FRANCIA (Ro-Ro/Container Carrier) - IMO 9246592, MMSI 247078800, Call Sign ICBC Registered in Italy | AIS Marine Traffic

Some pics of my house and the environment:

 

[vabluefish]

Looks fun. How's the Internet speeds?
I had to look up the place.

 

[odinskind]

Looks fun. How's the Internet speeds?
I had to look up the place.

Surprisingly, the internet is pretty decent. And among the best in this region of Africa. I get a solid 200kbps . Actually enough to stream Netflix or amazon prime.

 

[TonyP]

Ah, no picture of west africa would be complete without a haggard Mercedes.