Pioneer Ride Of The Century Discussion Thread!!!

[moparornocar]

Mopar I got windows for the bus on eBay and it was under a grand shipped for 10 and they are big double pane. If you really watch they will be cheap


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I've found a few on eBay, trying to be a Jew and pay about half that for a door though. I've thought about RV salvage yards, but there aren't many around me. There is one in Indiana however if I can fit my big truck in there.

 

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[moparornocar]

Seen this and thought of youView attachment 28112

This was my original plan, but mama talked me into the full box. Said I would be glad I had the space. Plus there is less measuring involved. Lol

 

[moparornocar]

And the roof?

Roof will either be painted like the rest or depending on cost I may do a full EPDM rubber membrane type roof, I'm just not real sure how resistant that would be to tree limbs etc. Id almost like to skin it in sheet metal except that would be heavy

 

[CumminsPusher]

I've found a few on eBay, trying to be a Jew and pay about half that for a door though. I've thought about RV salvage yards, but there aren't many around me. There is one in Indiana however if I can fit my big truck in there.

I'm right there with ya about being cheap


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[Montecresto]

Roof will either be painted like the rest or depending on cost I may do a full EPDM rubber membrane type roof, I'm just not real sure how resistant that would be to tree limbs etc. Id almost like to skin it in sheet metal except that would be heavy

Probably at least as resistant as paint. And certainly more weather resistant.

 

[Montecresto]

Wrong sick. I really like it.


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Oops, I'm old school, I feel really bad when I'm sick, lol.

 

[Montecresto]

nbomar and Tigermark are on the road headed this way to ride with the me and TR1 today in the ONF. Cold as s*** down here but we'll have fun. You boys keep up the interest and planning of the ROTC, and good luck with the ongoing design and implementation of your tiny trailer mopar!!

 

[moparornocar]

nbomar and Tigermark are on the road headed this way to ride with the me and TR1 today in the ONF. Cold as s*** down here but we'll have fun. You boys keep up the interest and planning of the ROTC, and good luck with the ongoing design and implementation of your tiny trailer mopar!!

Have fun buddy. Take some pics!

 

[Montecresto]

Have fun buddy. Take some pics!

Will do.

 

[iowaguy]

I got a start on mine today,I figured l'm going to need the ramps to load up on a Uhaul when I return home,what better solid platform to start on.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I got a start on mine today,I figured l'm going to need the ramps to load up on a Uhaul when I return home,what better solid platform to start on.View attachment 28167

Can't wait to see you're going to come up with after you fool back you're sleeves on this one.

 

[iowaguy]

Can't wait to see you're going to come up with after you fool back you're sleeves on this one.

I have to be honest with you,I have so many different ideas going thru my mind on different ways to go about it and what to use for weight reduction,I want it to weigh less than 60 lbs. also be strong and easy to set up.looking at corrugated 3/8" plastic sheets,a 4 x8 sheet weighs 12 lbs also 3/8 corrugated polycarbonate sheets are lighter yet and stronger but a little pricier .My wife told me to take my time,YOU HAVE A YEAR AND A HALF TO DO IT!!! and you might have a different SXS by then..

 

[CumminsPusher]

I have to be honest with you,I have so many different ideas going thru my mind on different ways to go about it and what to use for weight reduction,I want it to weigh less than 60 lbs. also be strong and easy to set up.looking at corrugated 3/8" plastic sheets,a 4 x8 sheet weighs 12 lbs also 3/8 corrugated polycarbonate sheets are lighter yet and stronger but a little pricier .My wife told me to take my time,YOU HAVE A YEAR AND A HALF TO DO IT!!!

If you're going to do it do it right like you did the extra seating. I'm glad the wife is behind you on this. We all have some pretty good support it seems

 

[moparornocar]

I got a start on mine today,I figured l'm going to need the ramps to load up on a Uhaul when I return home,what better solid platform to start on.View attachment 28167

Now that's a neat idea. Cut some slots in a ramp and make rungs for it like a ladder to get up top.

 

[moparornocar]

Glad to see I'm not the only one at work!

 

[Montecresto]

I have to be honest with you,I have so many different ideas going thru my mind on different ways to go about it and what to use for weight reduction,I want it to weigh less than 60 lbs. also be strong and easy to set up.looking at corrugated 3/8" plastic sheets,a 4 x8 sheet weighs 12 lbs also 3/8 corrugated polycarbonate sheets are lighter yet and stronger but a little pricier .My wife told me to take my time,YOU HAVE A YEAR AND A HALF TO DO IT!!! and you might have a different SXS by then..

And mama's right about both Iowa!

 

[Montecresto]

Glad to see I'm not the only one at work!

I only took off for the weekend to ride!!! Had a great time with the boys today. Tell you about it tomorrow, wore out and going to bed lol.

 

[moparornocar]

I only took off for the weekend to ride!!! Had a great time with the boys today. Tell you about it tomorrow, wore out and going to bed lol.

Yeah, I know. I'm just jealous lol

 

[Dp5hunter]

Very true lol. I also want to get a visual for how monstrous it's going to look built behind the Pioneer. That will make my decision as to whether or not I cut a door off the back.

Tows perfect. About an inch narrower on each side than the car. I can still make a u turn in he middle of the street. Don't think I'm going to cut anything off it.

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Will u change the tiers for some wider ones for beter flotation for sandy or mudy stretches of the trail?

 

[moparornocar]

Will u change the tiers for some wider ones for beter flotation for sandy or mudy stretches of the trail?

Nope. If the Honda has enough traction to drag it it will follow.