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    Velit Chinese Diesel Heater

    ...as compared to a "regular" Chinese diesel heater. According to this video review, there are some differences, but the juice likely isn't worth the squeeze (5x - 6x the price in Pound Sterling) If you are a 'buy once, cry once' type of guy, look at ITR and stay away from all Chinese...
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    Integrel DC Generators

    This isn't new tech, BLDC generators have been around for years. It seems, however, this is one of the newer systems on the market and has been engineered to be plug and play and nearly 100% dummy-proof.
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    Innovative DIY Sandwich Panels

    Greetings, This is going to be a long post, so you may wish to make a cup of tea and get a note pad. For many years now, the construction of sandwich panels or SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels), has been a bit of a mystery to many in the community. Notice, there is no such thing as a SIP...
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    World-Class Outfitters

    I searched the board and the web, generally, but didn't come up with much. Presumably, those in the know, know where to go. However, for those who aren't in the know, where do you go? Maybe you get lucky and meet a knowledgeable guy or girl at your local REI, climbing gym or an OvEx show, but...
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    A built FG649 at Watagans

    This is how an FG should be built. I realise that everyone does not need this, but the lack of a low range transfer case and lockers, poor articulation and little skinny tyres/tires on the stock version, makes it damn near useless off road. Models and specifications vary by country, but to my...
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    Sound damping a vehicle, the right way

    Sound Deadener Showdown in Maryland, was a staple in the DIY car audio industry for many years. Sadly, Don has retired and closed SDS, as of early 2019. I was looking through some old notes today and came across his site, which I found to be down, as of early 2020. Thankfully, there is an...
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    Fuso Truck Assembly

    This sub-seven minute compilation video shows Fuso assembly at several plants around the world.
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    Technical Review: Adhesives & Sealants

    I saved this in my notes a few years ago and came across it to looking for shear strength numbers. It is geared towards the marine environment, but the article has quite a bit of good info. Getting the right product for the right job, is key. Don't just buy what is at Home Depot because it's on...
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    The 2021 Ram TRX Review

    In an effort to offer constructive criticism and to make the board a better place, let us take a look at the recently posted article entitled, "The 2021 Ram TRX Review". I have long been a critic of Chrysler products and of the poor writing that passes for 'web journalism' these days...
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    2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee - 26 MPG

    I am listing this for a friend, who is also a member here. His contact information is below. I have ridden in and driven this vehicle. It is in excellent condition. 2015 DIESEL Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD with 117,377 miles includes Tow Package, Black leather heated seats, heated steering...
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    Car Paint Colors & Temperatures

    Car Paint Color Temperatures Test Test conducted November 22nd, 2019 at 2:30 pm 76 degrees Fahrenheit, direct sun, no clouds Jacksonville, Florida at a Ford dealership New/clean cars, not driven, sitting on dealer lot in the sun A hand-held thermometer "laser gun" was used to scan several areas...
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    Overland Journal's Shelf Stable Meal Test

    Being a life-long outdoorsman, backpacker, mountain biker, and health-conscious minimalist, I was somewhat disappointed after reading the following article. https://expeditionportal.com/testing-the-best-shelf-stable-camp-meals Can we really not figure out how to preserve healthy, great tasting...
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    MB Truck & Unimog Magazine

    A nice collection of articles written about some well-known builders and suppliers, can be found here: https://mbs.mercedes-benz.com/en/special-trucks/allterrain-mobile-homes.html
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    UK to ZA and back - 25,000 km (1959)

    for those who are boaters, the YouTube channel has a few MY travel videos, as well.
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    What Happened to Rebel-Zilla?

    The original build thread has been completely removed from the board. It was located here: http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/144320-Isuzu-NPR-4x4-Beast!-Rebelzilla-by-Rebel-Off-Road/page15 There is a partial build thread here, with some images that I do not recall seeing on Expo, but...
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    Who will be the first?

    Beginning in March 2018, the new FTR will be produced with Isuzu's 4HK1-TC (5.2L), which is mated to an Allison 2550 RDS transmission. Instead of the NPR's rating of 215 HP and 452 foot pounds of torque, the FTR has 215 HP and 520 foot pounds of torque. So, this engine CAN be tuned, albeit by...
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    2016 Australian Four Wheel Driving Highlights

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOuV3yMCJLk Ronny has a great channel if you like Aussie Landcruisers
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    Navistar SOTV-B

    looks like it has Toyota headlights to me :D http://gearheads.org/the-sotv-b-is-the-toughest-pickup-in-the-world-and-its-made-in-the-usa-but-you-cant-buy-one/ https://www.navistardefense.com/NavistarDefense/vehicles/special_operations_vehicle/special_operations_vehicle_b
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