Comments on: If a job's worth doing, it's worth overdoing.

If a job's worth doing, it's worth overdoing.

naomi — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 07:53:12 -0800

For Sale: Wothahellizat? It's definitely not built for speed, but this weird off-road truck is truly a labor of love.

By: Chunder

Chunder — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:01:40 -0800

Wo - it's a prototype of the Jawa sandcrawler from ep3! Cool! :-) Well, either that, or something out of Mad Max...

By: C17H19NO3

C17H19NO3 — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:15:16 -0800

Fuel 600 litres (130gals) diesel. Multiply that by the current diesel fuel cost rate (in my area it's around $2.50 per gallon) and you pay a whopping $325 to fill the tank. I hope it has good fuel mileage!

By: Bugbread

Bugbread — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:18:07 -0800

C17H19NO3 : "I hope it has good fuel mileage!" According to the scan of the newspaper article, 3 km/litre.

By: The Infamous Jay

The Infamous Jay — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:19:46 -0800

that is VERY cool... .... but where's the turret for the 50cal ???

By: Cyrano

Cyrano — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:23:37 -0800

Well, either that, or something out of Mad Max... I got a distinct Autoduel vibe myself.

By: Bugbread

Bugbread — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:24:03 -0800

For people using the Imperial system, if my math is right, it would be 8.6 miles/gallon.

By: koeselitz

koeselitz — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:25:45 -0800

C17H19NO3: "Multiply that by the current diesel fuel cost rate (in my area it's around $2.50 per gallon) and you pay a whopping $325 to fill the tank. I hope it has good fuel mileage!" Well, the first linked article says it averages "3km/1" which I presume means 3 kilometers to the liter of fuel. That means 1.864 miles to the 0.220 gallons, or about 8.5 miles to the gallon. Ouch. Of course, you have to think about this: no mortgages or rent payments or utilities. You don't even have to pay for electricity-- it's solar. This thing is pretty cool. I think it would be a good investment. On preview, bugbread beat me to it. Ah well.

By: koeselitz

koeselitz — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:27:25 -0800

Also on preview: Chunder, wasn't the jawa sandcrawler in episode 4? < /geek>

By: wah

wah — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:27:32 -0800

$175,000 Not such a bad deal. If you bring that to the U.S. you could easily recoup that cost by slapping a couple billboards on the side.

By: StickyCarpet

StickyCarpet — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:47:25 -0800

By: The Infamous Jay

The Infamous Jay — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 09:17:56 -0800

thanks sticky... .... that ones even cooler!!!!

By: drezdn

drezdn — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 09:41:47 -0800

The trailer is really what makes the maximog.

By: Sharktattoo

Sharktattoo — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:01:51 -0800

Wow...that is so cool! I want one! You know, if any mefites are looking for a birthday present for me...

By: Pink Fuzzy Bunny

Pink Fuzzy Bunny — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:02:42 -0800

Provision for about 90 long neck beer bottles and over three months food. Hrmm.. 3 months food.. 90 beer bottles.. that's what, only one beer a day?

By: Dean Keaton

Dean Keaton — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:03:58 -0800

I wonder how much it would cost to be shipped to the states. That'll show those SUV fuckers who's boss.

By: Thoth

Thoth — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:43:18 -0800

Is that a UNIMOG? Not a bad deal, for the modcons. Fantastic vehicle...

By: breath

breath — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:47:23 -0800

I was impressed by the two-motorcycle garage. Then I saw that he powers a MIG welder from the truck. Crap dude, that's amazing!

By: Mitheral

Mitheral — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:24:47 -0800

Pink Fuzzy Bunny: Provision for about 90 long neck beer bottles and over three months food. Hrmm.. 3 months food.. 90 beer bottles.. that's what, only one beer a day? Must not be a fan of of the 24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case theory of beer drinking.

By: 445supermag

445supermag — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:35:26 -0800

Lots of pics of converted trucks (and buses) at Mr. Sharkey's, no off road though. I've thought of building something like this myself, but smaller and cheaper. I'd start with a 4x4 school bus (yes, such things exist) and do the conversion. I don't think its on Mr. Sharkey's page, but there is a guy who converted a double length Metro bus (the type that bends in the middle and has accordion folds over the gap) into living space. He used the back half as a garage for his car.

By: odinsdream

odinsdream — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 12:28:30 -0800

The interior is surprisingly pleasant. It's really very beautifully-done. I'm impressed. Also, a two-motorcycle garage? Come on, this thing is awesome... and the top canopy can be raised and lowered? Sweet.

By: peacay

peacay — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:53:53 -0800

Reverse parking must be fun. good links naomi