Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
ummm, welll,...sometimes I like pictures.
4x4....
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B-17engineer
Colonel
Aren't we forgetting one....
We all love videos don't we!!
. What we're talking about trucks in mud right?
We all love videos don't we!!
. What we're talking about trucks in mud right?
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Lucky13
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Chris would probably post something with mudwrestling! 
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
hehehe...
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Chris would probably post something with mudwrestling!
Ok, not seeing the downside to this one
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
I can get my hands on a 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Levi Straus edition for about 8,000 dollars and it is in mint shape to.
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Lucky13
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B-17engineer
Colonel
Holy sh!t it's a tank!
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Lucky13
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Naaah.....just an old Volvo TP21 or RAPTGB 915 (I think)....
B-17engineer
Colonel
ANd to think I hated Volvo.... aswell as Volkswagen but thats a separate issue
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
Ok Lucky. I found one for you. Try this site 100Dollarman - Military Surplus Home! 
Screaming Eagle
Senior Master Sergeant
Chris. I love the old F trucks. What you did with them is very similar to what I want to do with mine if i get one. I want a 1972-1979 F truck.
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
'78 look the best with that round headlight - personal choice. Thought they were the best - until that Land Rover! #2 ain't bad!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
I'm sure the smart car could make it
Didn't make it to Broken Hill with the Aussie Post, now there's nothing wrong with a well driven Nissan 4x4, used them all the time in Saudi and Oman, aircon, comfort and bags of room in the long wheel base……….
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
First choice - Land Rover 90 - easy to work on, generally reliable, go anywhere, pull anything, spares available anywhere, or can be made. Cosmetic looks don't matter, and all panels are bolt on. NOT the latest versions though. Even better, the older Land Rover Series III 88 inch, or second production '90'.
Second choice - Toyota Landcruiser, the one before the current model. Very reliable, but spares expensive when needed. For the trip mentioned, the wheelbase might be a problem, and the cosmetic appeal would be zero at the end of the journey - bashed and missing panels etc. Also, most other 4x4's, including the Landcruiser, are not fitted for recovery at all angles. The Jeep CJ range are good, but limited on payload for this trip - all 'car' type 4x4's not really suited, mainly due to body work and lack of recovery points or positions, and/or the ability to fit these.
I currently have a Jeep Cherokee, which is great in most circumstances, but wouldn't go or do what I have done with others, such as Range Rover, Landcruiser, UMM, Iltis, and, best of all, my old Land Rover 88 - still gong after 32 years!!
Second choice - Toyota Landcruiser, the one before the current model. Very reliable, but spares expensive when needed. For the trip mentioned, the wheelbase might be a problem, and the cosmetic appeal would be zero at the end of the journey - bashed and missing panels etc. Also, most other 4x4's, including the Landcruiser, are not fitted for recovery at all angles. The Jeep CJ range are good, but limited on payload for this trip - all 'car' type 4x4's not really suited, mainly due to body work and lack of recovery points or positions, and/or the ability to fit these.
I currently have a Jeep Cherokee, which is great in most circumstances, but wouldn't go or do what I have done with others, such as Range Rover, Landcruiser, UMM, Iltis, and, best of all, my old Land Rover 88 - still gong after 32 years!!
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Lucky13
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Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
Terry, you still have an '88? envious
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Nice trucks Jan, but too big, long and wide for your specified journey.
Chris, unfortunately no. I sold her about 8 years ago, much to my regret, as I found it difficult to handle with the arthritis getting worse. Plus, when I had my two girls at the same time, they couldn't get in, as the rear was fully caged. I'll post some pics soon, feeling a bit rough at the momemnt.
Chris, unfortunately no. I sold her about 8 years ago, much to my regret, as I found it difficult to handle with the arthritis getting worse. Plus, when I had my two girls at the same time, they couldn't get in, as the rear was fully caged. I'll post some pics soon, feeling a bit rough at the momemnt.
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Sorry ur feeling so bad Terry, heres to feelin better Brother...
109ROAMING
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