4 Wheel Drive Survival

**Oasis de Tucanes** · 08-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Pal334

Its curious that you started this thread. A week or so ago, I stumbled across a vehicle that would fit this niche admirably. It is a "Bobbed Duece". Essentially it is a surplus US Army 2 1/2 ton truck. One of the rear axles is removed and the bed shortened a bit. It is still on the large side, but what a proven vehicle. And what seems to be suprising is that they are selling in the $7,500 to $10,000 range. Seems quite reasonable for such capability. I am working up the nerve now to try to persuade the wife that I absolutely, positively need one of these.

For that kind of money you could import a seventies BJ40 Land Cruiser diesel...
Mine gets close to 30 MPG..........

**Pal334** · 08-27-2009, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Oasis de Tucanes

For that kind of money you could import a seventies BJ40 Land Cruiser diesel...
Mine gets close to 30 MPG..........

Quite possibly. However I am stuck in a rut, the Duece always works, and that is what I like. Have to admit the BJ40 Land Cruiser is a good looking vehicle, but just a bit small for what I am looking for.

**Pal334** · 08-27-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by hope

I have been wanting to build a cab-over camper on my Duce & Half 6X6 with nice knotty-pine siding, and cedar interior. Here is a photo of my brute, the 2,500 water has been removed, I will use the tank as part of a future septic system. Notice the firewood in the back of the truck.

Now your talking

Maybe some vinyl siding for a maint free look

**doug1980** · 08-27-2009, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by hope

I have been wanting to build a cab-over camper on my Duce & Half 6X6 with nice knotty-pine siding, and cedar interior. Here is a photo of my brute, the 2,500 water has been removed, I will use the tank as part of a future septic system. Notice the firewood in the back of the truck.

Here you go this would be perfect.

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**doug1980** · 08-27-2009, 04:58 PM

Or this

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Maybe this

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**Ole WV Coot** · 08-27-2009, 08:10 PM

I'm ashamed to admit I use a Jeep Unlimited, hard top, AC and all the goodies with a trailer hauling my Honda Rincon. I can go anywhere in my area in comfort, even curl up in the back since I removed the back seat.

**OhioHillbilly** · 08-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Got this old 1987 F150. Real good firewood truck. Been through some hairy times but never made me walk. Thanks Crash for the picture help.

**Rick** · 08-27-2009, 10:09 PM

Looks like a fine truck to me. My next one is going to be a Ford 4x4.

**OhioHillbilly** · 08-27-2009, 10:20 PM

I can't believe it looked like this when I got it. Paid a grand for it.

**Rick** · 08-27-2009, 10:27 PM

Yeah, but you got that spiffy rod and reel with it. Looks like some mods have been added.

**doug1980** · 08-27-2009, 10:51 PM

Well here are my rigs

2002 Jeep
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Wifes 2007 Jeep
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1994 Chevy
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2007 GMC 2500HD
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Figure I got a vehicle for any and all situations.

**Rick** · 08-27-2009, 11:03 PM

Dang. Gotta love those re-up bonuses. Not even the Navy pays that well.

**doug1980** · 08-27-2009, 11:13 PM

Ha no bonuses here just in debt up to my eyeballs. Luckily we get paid well, but that will soon change so the little jeep will have to go.

**hunter63** · 08-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Wouldn't be without a 4 X 4, but remember, it will allow you to get stuck in more in-accessible place spots than ever before.
DD and SIL run with this bunch.................

http://www.mudwild.com/home.html

Our run, (I got to ride along), video from digital camera.

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After our run , New years 2009, Red River Ak.

**crashdive123** · 08-28-2009, 03:24 PM

That truck is wearing the mud like a badge of honor.

**Rick** · 08-28-2009, 07:38 PM

All right you two. 100 times each...

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**Pal334** · 09-02-2009, 07:37 AM

Since I have sorta, maybe , kinda decided , if wifey says its ok to get a "bobbed duece", I figure a tow along camper would be useful. This is a model I am thinking about

**Rick** · 09-02-2009, 09:05 AM

If you want a bit more room, you could put a fifth wheel on the bobbed deuce.

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**finallyME** · 09-02-2009, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Pal334

Oh yes, I have stuck a regular "Deuce" up to the frame, had a very unsympathetic NCO just hand me a shovel.

Now if I can get the significant other on board, life will be sweet

I once sunk this guy in the sand.
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I pulled off the road onto the soft shoulder while waiting for the rest of the convoy to drop their load. The trailer caused too much drag, and the tractor couldn't pull itself out, the tires just kept digging in. A captain drove past in a HUMVEE and asked if she could help pull me out. Yeah right! I had to wait for another HET to come pull me out.

Pretty embarrassing.

**Pal334** · 09-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

If you want a bit more room, you could put a fifth wheel on the bobbed deuce.

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Now that is purdy. Maybe a different color, but it is in the running

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