I bought an SV - BIG Build thread

[okenemem]

amazing

[Mr Tidy]

This has all the makings of a fantastic thread!

Thanks for posting it OP, and good luck getting it how you want it.

I'm looking forward to updates!

[Bobberoo99]

Fantastic idea, I suspect a number of us have harbored secret desires to do something similar!! Watching with interest and good luck with it all!!!

[naturals]

Projectblue51 said:

I’m going to do a vlog special on the winch because I think it’s the first one possibly in the UK?

Do you have a YT channel? Keen to follow this.

[irocfan]

you mad bd you!

[Mercury00]

I work for a commercial vehicle body builder if you need any info on body construction or mounting.

[Harvep]

Brightwells over in Hereford had 5 of these plus some LR 90's up for auction over the last week or so, awesome trucks, would love one myself but wife won't let me have one.

[Projectblue51]

Mercury00 said:

I work for a commercial vehicle body builder if you need any info on body construction or mounting.

That’s really kind offer, thanks. I’ve gone for a pro fit for the subframe and box. All the other stuff is going to be DIY. Well DBSE (done by someone else).

[Projectblue51]

naturals said:

Do you have a YT channel? Keen to follow this.

Thanks for the support, appreciated.

I do, but the PH rules say I’m not allowed to promote so not sure what I can do there.
If you search under ProjectOverland.info I have YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and website.

[Projectblue51]

irocfan said:

you mad bd you!

I know right? I can’t even drive the f**king thing yet
Then again, I looked at the thread where that lad bought a 308gtb for £30k and that made me look positively sensible

But to everyone who is saying they are in, and they want to do the same, thanks. I sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed by it all, but its knowing other people want to do it and can’t that makes me say to myself ‘f**k it - you can do this’.

Also, thanks to Army drivers giving me tips. They are all useful. There is an FB group called MAN HX Group that I started because when I got mine, no one had any info anywhere and there are a couple of instructors on there who are super helpful. We really couldn’t do it without you guys. Much appreciated. Ps is waving a really bad thing to do?

[naturals]

Projectblue51 said:

Thanks for the support, appreciated.

I do, but the PH rules say I’m not allowed to promote so not sure what I can do there.
If you search under ProjectOverland.info I have YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and website.

Ta. For others looking "Project Overland" on YT brought it up for me as the first result. Subscribed.

[Mark Benson]

In.
I self built a camper out of a Transit a few years ago - we had so much fun in it. This is another level!

[sjj84]

Very impressive and interesting. Is your 50k budget including the 12.5k to buy the base vehicle? Chap I work with recently spent 35k ish on a second hand run of the mill camper van based on a fiat. I think you're getting significantly more value for your money!

[Projectblue51]

Cool, first hit on YouTube you say ?? Cool :Sm thumb up:

Yeah, the £50k includes the truck. BUT, I’m not saying it will end up there!

Selected the fridge and it’s £1,400 Mind you, it’s a thing of beauty.
Vitrifrigo

But yeah, there are areas where you can save, and areas where you need to spend. I’m hoping to save a bit on the interior by being shrewd.

Edited by Projectblue51 on Thursday 25th June 16:59

[Projectblue51]

Harvep said:

Brightwells over in Hereford had 5 of these plus some LR 90's up for auction over the last week or so, awesome trucks, would love one myself but wife won't let me have one.

Harv, that's where mine came from. They have been selling them through the year. Started about January. If anyone is interested in buying one, you can find the online bidding here: Under Govt & Military Disposals

[pif]

I love it, following on FB too.

Cant wait for the updates.

[Scrump]

Projectblue51 said:

Thanks for the support, appreciated.

I do, but the PH rules say I’m not allowed to promote so not sure what I can do there.
If you search under ProjectOverland.info I have YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and website.

The rules on YT videos have been relaxed recently. A link to your YouTube channel about the build of this would be welcome.
Scrump
Moderator

Edit:
Here it is (I hope this the correct channel!):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLiTPhVCIBHQZ7J8...

Edited by Scrump on Friday 26th June 11:44

[dai1983]

Projectblue51 said:

Also, thanks to Army drivers giving me tips. They are all useful. There is an FB group called MAN HX Group that I started because when I got mine, no one had any info anywhere and there are a couple of instructors on there who are super helpful. We really couldn’t do it without you guys. Much appreciated. Ps is waving a really bad thing to do?

We don't have professional drivers in the armed forces only aimers.

Will it need an SVA test once its done?

[irocfan]

Or...

[Projectblue51]

dai1983 said:

We don't have professional drivers in the armed forces only aimers.

Will it need an SVA test once its done?

Doesn’t need an SVA, just registered as PHGV and MOTD.