My last major workshop project

[Moneybox]

I've been trying to retire for years but Mrs M keeps reminding me at the most inconvenient times that I haven't finished the last job yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm_oI4NJUYg

I just backed it out of the workshop after 10 years. Now I just have to bolt on all the big bits, seats, roof rack, bull bar, tyre carrier, light rack, snorkel, steps, etc etc. Then I'm told I can go look for gold

 

[user 7268]

That's "TOUGH" ...................... credit to you

 

[Rockhunter62]

Hey Phil, that's a pity you have to part with it. I hope it goes to a good home.

Cheers

Doug

 

[Eldorado]

I want one.So cool.

 

[aushunter]

Very nice indeed but I think they have a very wide wheel base which would be no good for me since trees dont move so well you gotta go in between them to get to the good spots.
Still a very nice bit of kit.
What are they like on fuel?

Cheers
Brad

 

[Moneybox]

Very nice indeed but I think they have a very wide wheel base which would be no good for me since trees dont move so well you gotta go in between them to get to the good spots.
Still a very nice bit of kit.
What are they like on fuel?

Cheers
Brad

It's not as bad as you think Brad. Most wheel tracks have enough width just because most drivers don't place their wheels all that well. I spent about three years throughout the favorite 4WD tracks near each capital city in Australia. My job was design and testing of the RHD then I was the Australasian technical trainer and driver trainer. The local guys always took us to their toughest tracks and we never let them down. I had lots of invites too from the local 4WD clubs on their weekend trips. We never failed to follow but sometimes had two wheels outside the tracks.

Our prospecting vehicle is 2300 wide which is wider than the Hummer but if there's gold there we will get there...

Fuel? Yeah I wish my Isuzu was as good. It's the only H1 Alpha in Australia and powered by a 300HP 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel with an Alison 5 speed auto. It averages 14 L/100km. This one has only ever travelled 3,800 miles since new.

Phil

 

[Tathradj]

14 L/100 km is pretty darn good for a vehicle
that is as heavy and as aerodynamic as a
house brick like that. :Y:
Very nice unit there Phil. :Y: :Y:

 

[Jaros]

Ah that's why you need a farm shed to garage it!!
Looks great -can't wait to see the finished product.
Jaros

 

[numpty]

i'd have it! :Y:

 

[blisters]

Great project very impressive.
Jon

 

[yobskin]

Ya wouldnt happen to have a spare floating around...lol

 

[aussiefarmer]

Thats one gorgeous truck :Y: :Y: does it sound as tuff as it looks?

 

[limpalot]

Just need WA to turn it around. :lol:

 

[xcvator]

Any chance of swapping it for a box of bottles :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Moneybox]

Any chance of swapping it for a box of bottles :lol: :lol: :lol:

They'd have to be full :lol: :lol:

 

[Moneybox]

Just need WA to turn it around. :lol:

The turning circle is not a lot larger than the average sedan and an awful lot better than any late model Toyota 4WD.

 

[Chewy]

That's cool Phil. :Y: :Y:

 

[Wally69]

Looking forward to an "Officially Retired" photo showing the beast all dressed up ready to party.