Build is Finally underway

[Masspilot]

Eric I think I might have told you this but if not I found your new truck for you it's in great shape And you can modify it anyway you want it's a new modular design type of truck. let me know if you want it I can talk to the owner and see if he will give you a good price. You might be able to persuade him with some candy to lower the price a little. Lol

 

[Duckworthe]

HAHA nice Steve!!!

 

[Masspilot]

So I started the interior walls. I will trim out the windows and other stuff after the fact

 

[Duckworthe]

Looks good. When you are out of firewood and in a state park (where you cant pick up a twig from the ground) you can use that for heat also!

 

[Masspilot]

Naaaaa there is no need for that don't be jealous of the little wood stove I know you are lol

 

[Duckworthe]

I am

 

[Masspilot]

so I started the stairs and going to have to extend them about 24 inches. At least this way someone does not fall to there death. Also gonna add a had rail system

 

[redman333]

View attachment 722739View attachment 722740 so I started the stairs and going to have to extend them about 24 inches. At least this way someone does not fall to there death. Also gonna add a had rail system

I am wanting to try and have a full slide out deck on the passenger side of the vehicle similar to this just a lot bigger. Not sure how to implement it though.


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[Duckworthe]

Some of my friends have full slide out decks on their Dakar parts trucks. The trucks that don't have room to slide under use a deck that fold up against the truck side. That one is a full deck, the same as the box truck and lowers with a cable system with a hinge. I think there is a Robby Gordon you tube video of his work truck in the shop showing how it sets up. Might be some good ideas for those starting their project.

 

[redman333]

I'd like a setup like terratrotters.

They don't give allot of info though just that they fabricator built it for them.


Here's the link to the info on it. You may have to sign up to there site to view though(it's free). I think I had to to view it. Not affiliated with them in any way just wanted to share the info.

https://www.terratrotter.eu/floating-platform-expedition-truck/

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[firefinder]

My M1084 War Pig / Forward Supply version came with self supporting cables on the removable bed sides. This feature is not as nice as TerraTrotters grid deck, but saves weight and is much less expensive! This adds a surprising amount of deck space when the sides are in the down, supported position.

 

[Masspilot]

New window finally got installed today and all new weather stripping tomorrow. Going to seal that cab up for good

 

[Crapgame]

Did you have new glass cut for the original M1081 Windshield Frame? I need to find a glass shop to cut one for my passenger side.

 

[Masspilot]

Yes I did and I had them make me a pattern for future