Type-I Ambo Project AKA: Fat Boy

BIG-B

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Here is the new family project: a 1993 Taylor Made Ambulance we named "Fat Boy".
Its a 1993 GMC 3500, 4x4, with 62k miles that runs and drives very well.
 

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BIG-B

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Here is another picture from the day I got it about 3 weeks ago.

We are planning a trip with it to Yellowstone and Glacier NP in June and a Baja trip in Nov.

Stage 1 Plans:
-full gut of interior
-have unused light holes filled
-repair pass trough and sound proof cab
-mount solar panels
-have rack above cab built
-rewire box
-install radio, cb, GPS in cab
-tune up truck, change all fluids, repair exhaust leak
-get interior rebuilt
-cut rear of box (amboVan style)
-build a real rear bumper
-new tires
-paint(wifes only requirement)
-a few other things im forgetting
 

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BIG-B

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Heres where im at in the tear down, about 90%
 

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BIG-B

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Modified my fuel filler so I can use dump cans, or what ever container the locals have in Baja. NOTE: do not try this at home if home is in CA, because its probably a capital offence there :sombrero:
 

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BIG-B

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Had it at my local fab shop (BC Fab) for a few days. Got a bunch of holes welded up and plates for the rest.
 

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BIG-B

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Got pass side mirror and spot light holes welded up. Turned out better than I hoped!!
 

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Baloo

"The Bear Necessities"
Looking good! I am doing the same thing as far as removing the red lights and filling holes on my ambo.
 

BIG-B

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Didn't get much done this weekend because life has been very busy, but I did start installing my block off plates and been ordering interior parts to get that back together.
 

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BIG-B

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I got all the holes from the mirrors and the spot lights welded up, skimmed with filler, and all sanded out. Then I got both of my new style mirrors mounted.
 

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BIG-B

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All the holes are gone!!!! I installed and sealed all my block off plates.
My brother found me some used aluminum wheels with lug nuts, caps and ok tires for $320. They could use some polishing but there in great shape.
 

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BIG-B

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I was all happy with myself for getting all the holes filled in on Sat .......Then Sun came around and this happened(Just cant have anything nice :). I got both side doors and frames removed, both back doors and frames removed, and started removing the rear body work.
 

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