Box slid ahead and ready to be transformed into an Rv

I'm surprised you didn't got w the (newer) white truck...what was behind your decision to go w/ the blue one?

I'm a sucker for the old jimmys and the fact that it is a mechanically controlled diesel engine is very appealing to me
I'll be able to service this truck anywhere in North America without expensive diagnostic equipment
Plus have you ever heard a detroit diesel sit and idle?music to my ears

That's going to be awesome. Keep it going. :)

I have decided to cut the roof of the box down to an inside height of 7 feet once insulated
Been working on my new cab and doors to get ready for paint
I'll take pics as I go
I bought a salvage camper to use a bunch of stuff to save time (Like holding tanks and plumbing )

What is your overall height now? I opted for basement mounted mini splits to keep the profile low and I have almost 8 ft ceilings. Overall I'm still only 12ft 2 inches. The extra ceiling height is fantastic.

Height right now is 12' 9"
Will end up being 11' 3" plus height of a.c. units
I think it will look more proportionate with lower height

Took the box off the frame to use it as a storage unit
Figured if I was going to lower the roof, cut in a cab overhang and fill in the back door I might just as well make a living quarters from scratch
The original box had 1.5" hardwood between frame and box
Do I need to duplicate this or can I mount it directly to frame with 1/2" plate tabs bolted through frame?

Every box I have ever seen has had hardwood between the truck frame and box frame, a kind of sacrificial wear plate.

Getting ready to install the new silent choice exhaust system

LOVE that!

Great build ideas.

Who is going to insure it?

(Fellow Ontarion here.)

Either cooperators or Aviva
Still waiting on the best policy from both

Keep your insurance adventures posted. It's always an issue with built-not-bought units. Thx.

Any updated photos to share?

What is the expected completion date?

Updates on this build?

Hear this! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XG_JfyPdvE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpb6keeNd2k

I'v worked for years on Detroit 2 stroke engines, I loved them