The ̶B̶o̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ Pioneer Malibu

I was planning to cut some oxen outlines from masonite, or perhaps just draw them on.

 

I love it

 

Yes, the oxen would be much better, and more historically correct.
Sometimes my history lesson needs a bit of help...

 

Well, this project took a different turn. Should be interesting.

 

The wagon cover will need to be REALLY sturdy to survive the wind at cruising speed.

 

Spoken like someone who has tarped over something on a trailer!
I have had a radio antenna torn out of a fender doing that! I bet Jim has experience there too.

 

I was planning to make it easily removable and keep it stowed away at highway speeds

 

I look forward to seeing your creation Jim

 

Ridin' shotgun on this adventure might be a real thing! Giddy Up!

 

I embrace the concept and the challenge. Checkout shurlock tarp systems for farm vehicles for inspiration. Attached is one of my adaptations…

 

the Dementus chariot bike from furiosa would be neat for this run .

I love the plan of the covered wagon ala madmax thunderdome !!

over the years 70’s smogged out land yachts have taken a bit of a shine to me , while smogged out and simply an uninspiring ride , they are comfortable as all get out and cheap to keep running !


Can’t wait to see the end result

 

ME TOO! ME TOO!

Ben

 

Saw this on a model site.?
Dan

 

Sometimes people just explode. - Agent Rogerz

 

I wonder if this car ever got to park in a garage before? I doubt it!



Started working on a few things...disconnected the oil pressure gauge, I'm removing it, on the grounds that it's just depressing to watch how low the pressure is.

Also started cruise control installation, put in a speed sensor under there, and mounted the globalcruise module and connected the throttle.

 

Food for thought

 

No, that's way too sensible

 

Yeah, I knew that, I just couldn't get back to sleep!

 

Conestoga Cruiser coming to the Oregon Trail. What a great time to be alive.

 

If it was a Pontiac Lemans, would it be a teepee on the back?

 

probably!

I started working on the wagon conversion...welded in two pieces of steel to support the back of the cab.

Still a lot to figure out, but that will probably go faster once I start cutting things up.

 

Cut 'er up already! We are waiting to watch the transformation, as always!

 

taking parts off...

 

started cutting, no going back now. I'll cut off the rest of the quarter panel skin, leaving on the inner fenders, and also cut off the back 3/4 of the doors, as well as most of the inner panels on them.

 

Oh my!

 

How Not to chop a top

 

Chevellcamino is looking interesting.

 

Wonder Wagon!

 

Its a vast improvement already!
Cutting up stuff that you don't have to put back together the same way is always fun, and a bit scary.
Can't wait to watch your plan unfold.

 

Grinning to myself here, this is the template, that the mighty @squirrel is going by,

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