The UGLY Truth About Our 4x4 Chinook Build | What Went Wrong Driving To South America

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[DesolationOverland]

I’m a mechanic! I’d love to tell you what Engine to put in it following the KISS rule. Keep what you have! It works, it worked at altitude, it’s a simple engine. I would work on airflow to and from the engine though and would do a bit more of a trick exhaust system. Now, if you can’t help yourself, and you have to go diesel, the newest Toyota D4D diesel, that you can get in Canada, would be a treat in that set up. And if you have to keep it gas, but still want to switch it up, a modern 2.7L 4cylinder would be cool too. I’m really curious to see what you actually do in this department. CANT WAIT!

[RoyKavanaugh]

Finding a boat upholstery shop is usually cheaper than camper upholstery for replacement of your canvas. Good luck on v2.0 the original build is certainly inspiring!!

[thechonkersking]

I found the build video for this car 3-4 days ago and it was an INSTANT subscribe!

[GarySanders-tcet]

Stick with what works...you can get toyota parts anywhere in the world...great video...GOD BLESS

[orvsrme]

Massive fan here for quite a while. Keep up the great work with shooting, editing, and adventuring. This build and your travels are top notch.

[riverratt]

As for your truck camper vinyl I would call Silver Streak Boats in Sooke, they should be able to refer you to someone who does boat tops, this is the type of material you will want to use, marine grade designed for U-V rays, and water / humidity.

[jeremylstewart]

Thank you!!!
After 17 months my wife finally got to see your sleeping situation.
Sorry she made me ask you about it a half dozen times...
Take care you two!!!
Can't wait to see how she turns out!

[JONGONZALEZMOZO]

You can add a Toyota Hilux 3.0 d-4d (1KD-FTV) diesel engine, then you can run a diesel heater and also you don't need induction, you can install a diesel stove. Only one power system, you don't need so much weight in lithium for the induction and also the fuel economy and torque of this diesel engine are legendary, also in Africa and Europe it is very very popular and dont need much electronics.

[dathat]

What about removing and glassing in the windows in the cabover? If used only as a storage area that would eliminate a source of condensation. (If you are keen on the windows as part of the "Chinook look, " you could paint them back on. 🙂)

[theborednerds]

Glad to hear you didn't have any legality problems with the wheels sticking out of the fenders. Looking forward to seeing the upgrades!

[bungieking]

Sunday was awesome! She carried you there and back again.

[navigatingthedestination]

Look forward to the reno. A few years ago, I helped my friend rebuild and restore and customize his 1984 toyota chinook. He didn't do an extreme 4x4 on his but replaced the floor with waterproof plywood and removed the top front windows and made it solid fiberglass. We moved alot of the exterior openings and did fiberglass work and bodyworked and painted it.
Try to keep it simple. If it's not broke don't fix it lol.

[dathat]

Stick with the 5VZ. As you said it's a proven workhorse. Easy to wrench on, easy to find parts. Keep in the oil changes and it will run forever. Worse thing is the oil seals tend to leak.

[bryanenoch]

I found you guys early on with your build then watched back to the beginning to catch up then followed all the build episodes and throughout your journey.

I used to have an 85 Toyota 4x4 pickup that I did a lot of mods to and loved it. Now I’ve got an 94 FZJ80 LandCruiser. I had also seen other chinook builds so your build was of much interest to me.

I’m excited to hear what changes you have in store and hear the pro’s and con’s of the current build and t gear you took and then your new ideas.

Your videos are more interesting than anything I find on my cable or dish TV. Your videos were good the really good then great then wow then awesome. Then it was awesomeness over and over.

Most of all I’m thankful that God kept you safe in your travels.

Thanks again for taking us with you.

Bryan

[nickk]

I ve been looking for fender flares on my Chinook and you can still buy 79-83 fender flares and u can buy them individually as well around $60 a piece

[DNAofDoggie]

You should watch a video from 'The road choose me' he have video about customing his canvas from a company and their work's are beautiful. Maybe that can help you.

[karljenkinson]

Great video , I spent many years working on yachts , so can emphasize with the small space issues, I believe you could great reduce your weight by using yacht interior materials and also utilizing some of the storage solutions .

[janetyeomans]

I'm not much of a builder or mechanic though I'm super interested in both. You two make watching a detailed video like this so so cool, interesting and fun... Quite a talent! I'm your mum so that adds a bit, but I pretty nearly always watch your videos more than once so cudos to you ❤️❤️❤️

Can't wait to get down and dirty helping here 💪🙏😍❤️

[conn]

Really good job tying in the sponsor. Very clean and made complete sense! I hope Stacey was alright 😢

[jonesingaround]

I went chevy 4.3 in my last crawler. Reliable, enough power, decent fuel mileage. And parts are everywhere for it