Project in my Mind: The Expedition Truck

**Sledge** · 10-02-2009 01:06 PM

Quote, originally posted by Fandango »

Mattracks + anything = pure awesome

**x_Diesel_x** · 10-02-2009 04:53 PM

Quote, originally posted by Sledge »

Mattracks + anything = pure awesome

**Oliver@triplezoom** · 10-02-2009 05:40 PM

Quote, originally posted by Realbrit »

Since it appears TurbioTease still has bought anything....

This popped up on another forum I frequent today. If I had a wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket, and was looking for this type of vehicle, I'd be giving this some very serious consideration.......

If that was a 4x4 it would be just about perfect!

It's odd that neither GM or Ford has ever offered a 4x4 full-size van. There was the AWD Chevy Express but I think that has been cancelled for 2010. But a Ford E-250 with 4WD and the F-250's front suspension would be a very nice setup. Clearly a niche market but then again the old Astro/Safari sold pretty well in 4WD guise.

**Remedy** · 12-20-2009 07:59 PM

this thread delivers!

**CITTHRU** · 03-02-2010 07:25 PM

What specific M.A.N. model is this?

**MCTB** · 03-03-2010 11:39 AM

Love the first gen Trooper

**DC Josh** · 03-08-2010 08:58 PM

I'm bringing this back. Its been almost a year and I FINALLY sat down and read all 31 pages. Great stuff and some awesome ideas for my Xterra.

**MRVW00** · 03-09-2010 02:28 AM

Is their a budget thought for a project like this?

Meaning, what's the basic cost of admission?

**mikegilbert** · 03-09-2010 02:38 AM

Quote, originally posted by CITTHRU »

What specific M.A.N. model is this?

It's a MAN TGA 8x8 chassis.

Modified by mikegilbert at 11:39 PM 3-8-2010

**Sporin** · 03-22-2010 05:53 PM

Found it!

http://www.delica.ca/forum/for....html

Quote »

Delicat's L300 aka Mitsushi

Late model 1991 SuperExceed running of veggie oil/diesel. Purchased directly from Japan as a grade 4/BB. Automatic, only 107 000km, LSD, 3 points rear seatbelts. Absolutely no rust with clean roof and tailgate. Everything works (even crystallight shades), needs nothing. I will include free weekly wvo refill for the first 3 months and can provide regular supply after. I can also get you some filtration gears to get you started if interested. I'll be attaching a whole bunch of pictures but follow the included links for even more pictures and details. As you can see from the pictures, the paint and body are in amazing condition!

lots of pics in that thread and a full build-up and mod list.

**Turbio!** · 08-23-2010 01:20 PM

UPDATE! For all ye of little faith who thought I'd never pull the trigger...

I'm gonna go talk to a salesman today about a 2011 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara in either orange or NATO sand. Hope to put a deposit down today and take delivery whenever a suitable 2011 hits the lot - the dealership has been highly recommended and I went to high school with the owner's son.

**Slonie** · 08-30-2010 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Turbiodiesel!

UPDATE! For all ye of little faith who thought I'd never pull the trigger...

I'm gonna go talk to a salesman today about a 2011 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara in either orange or NATO sand. Hope to put a deposit down today and take delivery whenever a suitable 2011 hits the lot - the dealership has been highly recommended and I went to high school with the owner's son.

The real question is, do you want to continue on this thread, or start a new one once you take delivery?

**mikegilbert** · 08-30-2010 01:40 AM

Excellent!

**watsontb** · 08-30-2010 01:45 AM

while i do love the nato sand, i feel like it could be worth it to wait 1 more year for a new drivetrain, mayhaps a diesel?

**FlashRedGLS1.8T** · 08-30-2010 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Turbiodiesel!

UPDATE! For all ye of little faith who thought I'd never pull the trigger...

I'm gonna go talk to a salesman today about a 2011 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara in either orange or NATO sand. Hope to put a deposit down today and take delivery whenever a suitable 2011 hits the lot - the dealership has been highly recommended and I went to high school with the owner's son.

Go NATO. That color is fantastic on the Jeep.

**MyBlueR32Turbo** · 11-20-2010 11:33 AM

this thread made me start looking for a 1997 toyota Land Cruiser for set up to drive around the world in diff stages

big thank you bump

**Turbio!** · 11-20-2010 12:11 PM

Best thread in TCL history, IMO. No epic lawls, but it was informative as hell and everybody was on their best behavior. And like 5 people got the bug from it.

**Chris Stack** · 11-20-2010 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Turbiodiesel!

Best thread in TCL history, IMO.

Not until you update us on your Jeep (keep or no keep?) and the mods you've done to it. You mentioned you had some stuff laying around ready to mod the Jeep with, did you? Pictures??

**BuPsychBass** · 12-13-2010 02:20 PM

Agreed. Especially after your recent swap-a-roo I think this thread needs at least a minor update. What say you Turbio?

EDIT: Just saw your little post about not spending much time on here anymore. So... perhaps update is wishful thinking?

**bwk** · 12-13-2010 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Turbiodiesel!

Best thread in TCL history, IMO. No epic lawls, but it was informative as hell and everybody was on their best behavior. And like 5 people got the bug from it.

Add 1 more to the list of people who got the bug from this thread. I purchased a 97 tacoma, 100% because of this thread.

So the million dollar question: did turbio pull the trigger?

**LA7VJetta** · 12-13-2010 07:44 PM

**EUROBORA8V** · 08-17-2011 02:25 PM

At 31 pages we can still keep it going

**geofftii2002** · 08-17-2011 02:30 PM

I like this thing:

**EUROBORA8V** · 08-17-2011 02:59 PM

^^^^^

Do want!

**Roadkilled78** · 08-17-2011 03:39 PM

I like those Ford Econoline vans. Here's a more pedestrian one we saw in the Nevada desert with spare Jeep:

**MCTB** · 08-17-2011 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Roadkilled78

I like those Ford Econoline vans. Here's a more pedestrian one we saw in the Nevada desert with spare Jeep:

http://sportsmobile.com/4_4x4sports.html

**Bakounine** · 08-17-2011 04:20 PM

The Jeep seems to be flat towed by the van, yet there is nothing attached to the van's hitch... chains?

**Roadkilled78** · 08-18-2011 09:04 AM

I....I have no idea. But yes, it was being flat-towed. I don't think I have any other pics but I'll check tonight. This is bugging me now.

**bwk** · 02-29-2012 08:33 PM

did anything come of this thread?

**MRVW00** · 02-29-2012 09:42 PM

No.
Turbio! is a giant c0ck tease.

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