Travelling Cruisers (3 Viewers)

[bad_religion_au]

WOW. simply WOW. this is one of the greatest trucks i have ever seen!

makes me wonder about slotting an 80 series under my troopy

 

[soenke]

thanks,...


The elektrik installations is getting along, all cables and devices are reduced to the max meanwhile, everything is tidy, condensed and easy to reach.
I think it´s worth the lost space in the glovebox...

Sorry just a handy-pic from Malte

 

[Dusty 66]

This post is Quickly becoming my new favorite read on IH8MUD

 

[shotgun12321]

plenty of nice places to camp

Just wondering...i've seen these on multiple cruisers *mainly on roof racks*

But what does this corrugated metal provide for the vehicle? thanks in advance.

 

[soenke]

there was a time we had to use them quite often....

I got used to carry 4 "Sandbleche" one for each wheel.

Not been forced to use them for many journeys now (with better and bigger tires, more driving skill and more engine power), I reduced the weight to just one pair.
When travelling to Libya crossing the high ergs I might carry an additional f/g pair, they are lighter.

 

[shotgun12321]

Aha i just realized....tire ramps

Gotcha, thanks, great pic btw

 

[soenke]

chance to buy a HDJ 45

[www.buschtaxi.de] - The european site for Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Megacruiser...: Fahrzeuge: Land Cruiser

[www.buschtaxi.de] - Thema anzeigen - Nr3 HDJ45

I would buy it myself if I had some money left...

 

[crushers]

80 series chassis with 45 body...sweet!!
what is the price tag, i can't seem to spot it?

<i can see another build in my future>

 

[soenke]

you have to deal that out yourself -minimum 30.000€ what I´ve heard

 

[sandcruiser]

that thing looks very cool!

 

[lulo]

chance to buy a HDJ 45

Beautiful...

 

[TLC Norway]

the rig is awsome!

 

[soenke]

Thanks to Norway...

 

[80t0ylc]

Wow! I just spent a couple hours going through this thread - and I was just skimming. Amazing, how did I miss this? Soenke, excellent rig. It seems to be very well thought out. Obviously, this is not your first attempt at a rig with these capabilities. How long have you had the vision for a rig like this? From what's available now and what you've learned from your use of this vehicle, do you forsee moving to another platform? I know finances are always one of the biggest limiting factors, but let's say money was no object and you were starting over with the same requirements, such as 2 people, same travel destinations, & etc....

 

[soenke]

I wouldn´t change much.

One option would have been to lengthen the frame for ~25cm to build the cabine with more space in front of the rear axle. We would have used 255/100 tires to keep the rig less wide....

The look would have been more like stock and and we would have had space for our foldable boat in front of the spare tire. The cabin end could be straight up, wich would look better but entering the cabine with roof down would be more hassle.

So I think if we would have built it that way, I would write down the advantages of the options we have chosen right now....

 

[goodwoodweirdo]

I wouldn´t change much.
So I think if we would have built it that way, I would write down the advantages of the options we have chosen right now....

Hi Soenke,
Just a off topic question.... You clearly know your stuff and are based in Europe, do you know where I can buy / have made new canvas sides for my pop-up troopie, the fabric is now 20 years old and well you see it.... I would try to do it myself but would like windows...

Many thanks
Matt Belgium

 

[soenke]

Hey Matt, who made your roof?

Have you tried for example these two in the west and south of Germany :

Startseite

Toms Fahrzeugtechnik ?

Every small company building pop up roofs shold be able to help you, even every sailmaker, if he only wants to help you...

 

[goodwoodweirdo]

Hey Matt, who made your roof?

Have you tried for examle these two in the west and south of Germany :

Startseite

Toms Fahrzeugtechnik ?

Every small company building pop up roofs shold be able to help you, even every sailmaker, if he only wants to help you...

Damm that was quick !! its a Auzzie built trakkar conversion with a hindged front and 3 canvas sides...

Here she is ...

I'll make contact with the links provided and keep you posted......

Many thanks Matt

 

[jleeFJ62]

FJ62

I figure i would post a pic of my soon to be expo 62. It hasn't seen much action yet (still working out a few bugs) but here it is. 88 FJ62 152k Ultra Heavy OME, ARB, and 33x10.5 BFG M/T

 

[soenke]

Hello John Lee,

thanks for the pic, nice Cruiser.
Have you introduced the rig here?
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/40087-60-series-registry.html