Grim Reaper
Expedition Leader
I'm having dirty thoughts about a 80's 4x4 Suburban, a Sawzall, welder, 12v Cummins and spitting something out that looks like a one of these on a suburban platform.
http://www.innovation-campers.com/d_home.html
There are several under $1000 4x4 subs that are rust free and straight for sale near me. Most with some engine problem that may or may not be terminal to fix noting that in the end couldn't be rectified with a Cummins jammed under the hood.
http://www.innovation-campers.com/d_home.htmlI have a 88 Sub in the driveway that is pristine with 87,000 miles and the 454 and 2wd are really not fitting my needs. I figure I could sell it for enough to buy most of the parts I would need to get the body done and the base truck.
a 1500 but I would prefer a 2500
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/406020779.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/404503884.html with the hunting reference it is proably 4x4
Here is a very nice start 3/4 ton (emissions exempt here) and I could swap the brand new Michelins and MT knock offs off my burb on it before I sell mine.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/395864199.html Only thing I don't like is it doesn't' have barn doors on the rear. I would like to retain the back doors to make the build simple. There is a loose set of doors on the parts section. I could probably wave $500-600 and have it and I honestly think I know the guy that has it for sale. I worked in that city for 6 years and that truck look familiar.
That Burb will have a TH400. I actually has a peddle set for a manual that would bolt right in from when I was thinking of converting my Jimmy to a 4 speed. Find a Doner Dodge with a NV4500 and with a little luck the axles are 3.73 and would be a perfect match for a NV4500 and a Cummins.
Evil evil thoughts. I can hear the Makita calling me.
This a a chop (courtesy of one of the Chalet guys) of a Chevy Chalet on a burb, My idea would be a little more along these lines. I like the height but instead of popping up like a Chalet or a Sportsmobile it would hinge at the front and be like the Inovattions design. Easier to build. Simple design that I feel would be much stronger then the hole top lifting. I would not want the extra length because this will also tow our 22ft Camper so mine would end at the stock rear.
http://www.innovation-campers.com/d_home.html
There are several under $1000 4x4 subs that are rust free and straight for sale near me. Most with some engine problem that may or may not be terminal to fix noting that in the end couldn't be rectified with a Cummins jammed under the hood.
http://www.innovation-campers.com/d_home.htmlI have a 88 Sub in the driveway that is pristine with 87,000 miles and the 454 and 2wd are really not fitting my needs. I figure I could sell it for enough to buy most of the parts I would need to get the body done and the base truck.
a 1500 but I would prefer a 2500
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/406020779.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/404503884.html with the hunting reference it is proably 4x4
Here is a very nice start 3/4 ton (emissions exempt here) and I could swap the brand new Michelins and MT knock offs off my burb on it before I sell mine.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/395864199.html Only thing I don't like is it doesn't' have barn doors on the rear. I would like to retain the back doors to make the build simple. There is a loose set of doors on the parts section. I could probably wave $500-600 and have it and I honestly think I know the guy that has it for sale. I worked in that city for 6 years and that truck look familiar.
That Burb will have a TH400. I actually has a peddle set for a manual that would bolt right in from when I was thinking of converting my Jimmy to a 4 speed. Find a Doner Dodge with a NV4500 and with a little luck the axles are 3.73 and would be a perfect match for a NV4500 and a Cummins.
Evil evil thoughts. I can hear the Makita calling me.
This a a chop (courtesy of one of the Chalet guys) of a Chevy Chalet on a burb, My idea would be a little more along these lines. I like the height but instead of popping up like a Chalet or a Sportsmobile it would hinge at the front and be like the Inovattions design. Easier to build. Simple design that I feel would be much stronger then the hole top lifting. I would not want the extra length because this will also tow our 22ft Camper so mine would end at the stock rear.
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