Kaiju the 4x4 ambulance build

[Rockey709]

Saw this for sale on the way home. OMG!

 

[eporter]

Woah! 14700 miles and a fresh 4x4 conversion? Sounds nice. 57k though...

 

[Art4med]

Ya, sounds nice, if beyond most that are DIY adapting. Like to see that undercarriage, tho; Gulfstream historically did a quality build.

 

[Rockey709]

Ive been on hiatus from expo, but I managed a bit of work while my transmission was being replaced.

I decided to try and tackle a few of the little things I wanted to get done. Amazon prime delivered some Kilmat and dynamite supplies and I got to work. While I was there, I ordered a replacement oem style carpet to “freshen” the cab.

 

[Rockey709]

Packed and ready for expo “before I broke down”. Thought I’d share the set up.

 

[eporter]

The hammock hanging from the grab rail looks like a great extra bed sleep solution. Also like the upper cabinet stuff storage.

 

[Rockey709]

Transmission replaced

 

[Rockey709]

This thing is getting close to done.

7.3 factory Engine replacement
New transmission
New suspension
New brakes
New tires
New drive shafts
And a load more.

All I need to do is enjoy it now

 

[Pangle]

indeed!

 

[Rockey709]

indeed!

Is your rig tan now? Is it Paint/bed liner/plasti dip or something else? Looks good!!

 

[Pangle]

Yup Desert Tan, Monstaliner on the cab and color matched exterior paint on the box. Thanks! It came out pretty good.

 

[eporter]

"7.3 factory Engine replacement "

I forget, was that done by the agency that owned it? What's that cost for a 7.3 in a van?!

 

[Rockey709]

Yes, it was done by the rescue dept. the current 7.3l has 62,300 on it . Should last a year or two...

 

[eporter]

Yes, it was done by the rescue dept. the current 7.3l has 62,300 on it . Should last a year or two...

It’s great to see you get this thing up to speed. Definitely time for some road trip adventures!

 

[Rockey709]

For those that have followed, here is a sneak peek.

I’m putting feelers out about selling my war wagon. PM me