Title: New Member from Oregon – 1983 M886 “RamboAmbo” 4x4 Ambulance Camper Conversion

[Coach Kimo aka Tarzan]

Aloha from Oregon!



I’m Kimo, and I’m the caretaker of a 1983 Dodge M886 Military Ambulance — affectionately called RamboAmbo — — that I’ve been restoring and upgrading for over 10 years. When I first got her, the rust was everywhere, so I went all-in with the POR-15 process. Ten years later it’s held up great… except for a roof seam that’s just starting to show rust again. The truck’s specs: • Dana 60 front / Dana 70 rear (both locked) • Dually rear • 360 w/ ThermoQuad carb (debating installing EFI or continue save for Cummins 4BT swap) I’m keeping the original 4-patient ambulance layout, but adding a solar-powered 12V camper system, inverter, lighting, and a convertible bed using the original litters.

Thanks for letting me join — looking forward to swapping knowledge and keeping these rigs alive.



Mahalo nui & blessings,

Kimo

Sonrise Boxing T.E.A.M.