My new overland project

[Olazz]

Site updated with start of box build

 

[Dave_S]

Jeez Lazz, that is some build. Like the "drop side" trick BTW

 

[Olazz]

Jeez Lazz, that is some build. Like the "drop side" trick BTW

Yep it's turned out to be a much more complex and involved build than I had imagined. One thing has led another and it's just kept on growing. Quickly realised why these trucks are so horribly expensive to buy. If you don't cut corners and you fit the best quality kit.

As always, it's the little things that you didn't foresee or plan for, that catch you out.

Still, I am really enjoying the challenge and hope to have something quite special when finally finished.

 

[Dave_S]

Good man, be interested to see the build up, shaping up well.

I still hope/aim to build a truck, but my ambitions (and budget) will be a bit more conservative. Still wrestling with base vehicle choice to be honest with you!

 

[Chris]

Looking very very nice.

 

[Naftali Thaithi]

Quite impressive. Should you end up in Nairobi, Kenya someday. I'd love to host you even if it's for a meal.

 

[Olazz]

Quite impressive. Should you end up in Nairobi, Kenya someday. I'd love to host you even if it's for a meal.

Well that's a very gracious offer Naftali. We will be definitely be in Kenya with the truck, so will keep in touch.

 

[Naftali Thaithi]

Well that's a very gracious offer Naftali. We will be definitely be in Kenya with the truck, so will keep in touch.

Karibu.

 

[Olazz]

Asante rafiki yangu

 

[Olazz]

Windows and cab walk through now fitted:

You can see more HERE if you wish.

 

[Jake the Peg]

It’s like project binky, we are all sitting waiting for the next episode, and completion. Great, Quality project !

Cheers

 

[Chris]

Where's the wheels? You can't have a caravan without wheels.

 

[clivehorridge]

Where's the wheels? You can't have a caravan without wheels.

The wheels are an “optional extra”

 

[Chris]

Oh it's a site cabin. Nice.

 

[Olazz]

You'll wish you had access to my site cabin's hot shower, when you're camped out in the miserable British drizzle, holding a mug of lukewarm tea under a dripping soggy awning, trying to keep warm.

Or, sweating your cods off, (remember Bad K last year?), whilst I relax in a comfortable air conditioned environment sipping an ice-drenched G&T !

 

[Chris]

I do very much Lazz. Fortunately I had some very generous neighbours. Unfortunately they have said that this year, post Brexit, they will be unable to pass me ice cold Bavarian beers any more as we won't be part of their trade agreement.

Wet and cold I can seal with as I have shelter, a hot shower and as of today a diesel hot air system. Cooling on the other hand involves a damp flannel.

 

[Olazz]

Body and chassis now together...

More Here

 

[Firewout]

Will be looking great with the rally stickers

 

[Chris]

Where do you store that ladder when you are travelling? I'd have come up with something a bit more technical myself. Not easy going up and down that holding a Campari and soda.

 

[uHu]

Gr8 Olazz. You are really doing a thorough job. It's fantastic to watch your progress. Admiration all the way. Nothing half baked here, afaics (new abbrvtn).