How any normal person can afford all the repair work is beyond me. Getting back to basics would be refreshing. Also time to do some travelling for us to enjoy.
Not economic to spend this much on a knackered car for a normal person, better to spend that on a better car. This is just free marketing for the companies involved.
@@overland-workshop what I mean is that they’re not paying vast sums to feature in a video like on the 24/7 channel - they donate products and you feature them in your films. That’s a fair exchange 👍🏻
The cost of this runs on two levels. It’s borderline restoration level of a classic car done by mechanics combined with a modern day touring fit out on top. Astronomical.
This is so much more entertaining than the other rinse, repeat Australia builds that Andrew has been churning out year after year. Either way, this is great content.
This vehicle is flat gorgeous. I’m loving every nanosecond of every video you’ve produced here. Thank you for taking us along and thanks to Paul and his crew for the extraordinary work as well.
Absolutely. I have two of their gull wings on my vehicle and the build quality is outstanding. Always good to see a small business producing well designed and well built gear for a small market.
Paul please do take an active effort in Marketing your landcruiser cabinet, those are so Beautiful. Heiner in Australia is also Creating such Cubbies and Marketing and Exporting them. Congrats to you and the other guy that worked with to produce those.
For a hatchet, look no further than an Estwing, can also be used to hammer in tent pegs as the back is a striking surface, they are compact and a joy to use.
I have one of their geologist's hammers since college. Barely used, but I like it. Mine has a rubber handle, but the leather ones are flat out gorgeous.
Wow, this build just gets more and more exciting each episode. I can just imagine what's its like watching the development of the build many many kilometers away. The anxiety must be on another level.
My technical question is: what about the top part of the chassis? The part that is facing the bottom of the body? In Land Rovers that's the part that can be rusting and to do a proper job the only way to go is to lift the body and work on the top of the chassis as well.
no central locking. It is a bit of a job to lock and unlock. But in a way more secure that the standard slider windows, that can be opening with a screwdriver.
I’m curious with the amount of labor it seems is going into this build why the body and drivetrain weren’t removed and the vehicle wasn’t completely stripped down to the frame? Honest question as I have no experience in these matters. Just seems from an outside perspective that it might have been easier and yielded better results for the chassis treatment and body work/painting.
I lived in SA for 38 years. There is not a single proper off-road shovel available. Go to the US, Australia, Europe and there are tons of them. When I lived in SA I actually had to make my own! The ones available look okay but they are awful.
@@overland-workshop That's more an awareness issue. If you haven't seen the need or been sold on a proper off-road shovel, another one might do just fine, etc. Probably why it doesn't catch on.
I was always wondering why nearly nobody is doing any rust protection in Australia, would be so helpful to protect the truck when you are living close to the coast and for those doing beachdriving frequently. Anyone having experience with this electronic rust protection systems? Do they work or is it only „religion“ 🤔?
There are several to choose from at Bunnings. Every one in South Africa is all steel, very heavy with huge spade ends, and those that are smaller are all square headed and too small.
@@greenestmachine71 Then it’s hard to imagine that they are doing anywhere near the cleaning and prep and thorough job that they’re advertising in this video. I mean, not for that price.
I think I was a geography teacher in a previous life. So apologies for correcting you: Explore Glazing aren’t in (North or South) Holland; they’re in Gelderland. Holland ≠ Netherlands. (I’ll get my coat…)
I keep dreaming about building such a machine here. But, there's no suitable host. And to import a LandCruiser here would cost as much as my nice new apartment.
Is all this work still economical viable in SA? (Exluding it's worth towards content creation for your channels.) At least in my country it would propably be cheaper to buy a new car.
This is not the best build you will do. I know that you have a brand new troopy on the way Listen, I love your work and I appreciate that you have the financial means and backing to be able to do what you do because of your history you deserve to have these Rewards Would it be possible that you may upload content for the general community of four-wheel drivers that have a very limited budget to put together an overlanding vehicle You helped build a budget four-wheel drive for your daughter and her partner a while ago. It would be wonderful to hear you talk about building a budget vehicle with all of your experience Thank you for your content
There’s other channels that cover budget stuff better, this guy is just going for the no limits budget these days. But then also 4 wheel drive trucks are expensive AF so none of this really feels possible on a smaller budget :(
There is more to life then profit and gain .i brought new 1984 hj47 stil have it today one car for 40 years.the constant human appetite for more is bankrupting the store house. no need.
An electric car does not avoid emissions if the energy used for charging the batteries comes from fossil fuels. Undeniable logic. Electric car reduces emissions during the car's operation because of no exhaust gases, but it increases emissions during building, and disposal. The question MUST be asked: What is the carbon footprint of the car from its birth to its dismantling? Driving electric sends the right message but does not actually contribute to 'saving the planet'. Spend the money on solar on your house if you really want to make a contribution.
@@overland-workshop These questions have been answered, but the powers that oppose it don’t want to hear it. Generating electricity even with fossil fuel is more efficient then using it to move individual vehicles Material extraction for one battery is a one time thing because batteries can be recycled, fossil fuel extraction is 24/7 Like you said on the road they are emissions free and also much more thermally efficient then a combustion engine At the end of life all vehicles regardless of type of power are being recycled anyway, but with combustion cars we can’t recover the fuel that was used.
It is so enjoyable to listen to Paul Marsh explain anything off road related. Very reassuring for Andrew's sake.
Great to see small, entrepreneurial businesses in SA soldiering on
How any normal person can afford all the repair work is beyond me. Getting back to basics would be refreshing. Also time to do some travelling for us to enjoy.
It would be nice to know roughly how much it all costs.
Not economic to spend this much on a knackered car for a normal person, better to spend that on a better car. This is just free marketing for the companies involved.
Free marketing? Its a product for marketing trade. Nothing is free.
@@overland-workshop what I mean is that they’re not paying vast sums to feature in a video like on the 24/7 channel - they donate products and you feature them in your films. That’s a fair exchange 👍🏻
The cost of this runs on two levels. It’s borderline restoration level of a classic car done by mechanics combined with a modern day touring fit out on top. Astronomical.
The color and white top look SO sweet. Those window mods make the back of the Troopy so much more accessible.
This is so much more entertaining than the other rinse, repeat Australia builds that Andrew has been churning out year after year. Either way, this is great content.
This vehicle is flat gorgeous. I’m loving every nanosecond of every video you’ve produced here. Thank you for taking us along and thanks to Paul and his crew for the extraordinary work as well.
Funny to see you using the same chassis prep shop as Grizzly & Bear. Obviously has a got reputation in Cape Town.
Explore glazing - incredible gear
Absolutely. I have two of their gull wings on my vehicle and the build quality is outstanding. Always good to see a small business producing well designed and well built gear for a small market.
Paul please do take an active effort in Marketing your landcruiser cabinet, those are so Beautiful. Heiner in Australia is also Creating such Cubbies and Marketing and Exporting them. Congrats to you and the other guy that worked with to produce those.
Awesome.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.
The repair, renovation, paint, mechanical and chassis protection are all part of the expedition! Patience, all will be revealed
For a hatchet, look no further than an Estwing, can also be used to hammer in tent pegs as the back is a striking surface, they are compact and a joy to use.
I have one of their geologist's hammers since college. Barely used, but I like it. Mine has a rubber handle, but the leather ones are flat out gorgeous.
Wow, this build just gets more and more exciting each episode. I can just imagine what's its like watching the development of the build many many kilometers away. The anxiety must be on another level.
Amazing color
Very beautiful colour
Awesome video.
My technical question is: what about the top part of the chassis? The part that is facing the bottom of the body? In Land Rovers that's the part that can be rusting and to do a proper job the only way to go is to lift the body and work on the top of the chassis as well.
That is what I expected. The guys from Matt's Offroad Recovery sometimes even sandblast it.
Very nice great work
Some sort of surface preparation required to remove the surface rust before painting application
It looks like new, amazing
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no central locking for these windows/doors? Correct?
So I need to unlock these 4 times to use them, every time unlock and before nicht - lock.
no central locking. It is a bit of a job to lock and unlock. But in a way more secure that the standard slider windows, that can be opening with a screwdriver.
Looking good 👌
Very interesting 👍👍👍👍👍
I’m curious with the amount of labor it seems is going into this build why the body and drivetrain weren’t removed and the vehicle wasn’t completely stripped down to the frame? Honest question as I have no experience in these matters. Just seems from an outside perspective that it might have been easier and yielded better results for the chassis treatment and body work/painting.
Do you also use Under Vehicle Protection such as Brown Davids or another manufacturer?
I use protection only for the steering and radiator. Any more is only necessary with hard core off-roading.
@@overland-workshop Thanks for the reply.
What about bug screens on the windows?
How can equipment be scarce in SA? I know lots of places that sell high quality spades etc. 😮
I lived in SA for 38 years. There is not a single proper off-road shovel available. Go to the US, Australia, Europe and there are tons of them. When I lived in SA I actually had to make my own! The ones available look okay but they are awful.
@@overland-workshop That's more an awareness issue. If you haven't seen the need or been sold on a proper off-road shovel, another one might do just fine, etc. Probably why it doesn't catch on.
I was always wondering why nearly nobody is doing any rust protection in Australia, would be so helpful to protect the truck when you are living close to the coast and for those doing beachdriving frequently. Anyone having experience with this electronic rust protection systems? Do they work or is it only „religion“ 🤔?
@@overland-workshopwhat spade would you recommend if purchasing in ‘Straya?
There are several to choose from at Bunnings. Every one in South Africa is all steel, very heavy with huge spade ends, and those that are smaller are all square headed and too small.
Hi Andrew, what was the actual name of the blue paint used for your LC again, I’m truly in love with it and would love to paint my Prado that colour?
Cadet Blue.
Explore glazing now do the back door windows for the 78
How many days are needed to do the chassis treatments and what is the average cost?
I shudder to think what five days of labor and supplies cost. I would bet $3,000 - 5,000 US dollars
I have had this treatment done at the same shop on the same vehicle in April ‘23. Cost was R11k or US$600.
@@greenestmachine71 Then it’s hard to imagine that they are doing anywhere near the cleaning and prep and thorough job that they’re advertising in this video. I mean, not for that price.
@@JimYeats perhaps in the US. However in South Africa labour is cheap. I checked out the work and it looks really good.
@@greenestmachine71 Thats awesome.
I think I was a geography teacher in a previous life. So apologies for correcting you: Explore Glazing aren’t in (North or South) Holland; they’re in Gelderland. Holland ≠ Netherlands. (I’ll get my coat…)
Watching the installation again - those look beautiful products. Worth the premium price.
I keep dreaming about building such a machine here. But, there's no suitable host. And to import a LandCruiser here would cost as much as my nice new apartment.
Is all this work still economical viable in SA? (Exluding it's worth towards content creation for your channels.)
At least in my country it would propably be cheaper to buy a new car.
What about between the chassis and the body? Is it not advisable to take the body off while treating the chassis?
in the UK you could invest time and money in a long lasting 4X4 then the Government will come along and tax it out of existence
This is not the best build you will do. I know that you have a brand new troopy on the way
Listen, I love your work and I appreciate that you have the financial means and backing to be able to do what you do because of your history you deserve to have these Rewards
Would it be possible that you may upload content for the general community of four-wheel drivers that have a very limited budget to put together an overlanding vehicle
You helped build a budget four-wheel drive for your daughter and her partner a while ago.
It would be wonderful to hear you talk about building a budget vehicle with all of your experience
Thank you for your content
There’s other channels that cover budget stuff better, this guy is just going for the no limits budget these days.
But then also 4 wheel drive trucks are expensive AF so none of this really feels possible on a smaller budget :(
Yawn, another Troopy
There is more to life then profit and gain .i brought new 1984 hj47 stil have it today one car for 40 years.the constant human appetite for more is bankrupting the store house. no need.
🇵🇬🇵🇬,,
get an electric go green save planet. avoid emmission
An electric car does not avoid emissions if the energy used for charging the batteries comes from fossil fuels. Undeniable logic. Electric car reduces emissions during the car's operation because of no exhaust gases, but it increases emissions during building, and disposal. The question MUST be asked: What is the carbon footprint of the car from its birth to its dismantling? Driving electric sends the right message but does not actually contribute to 'saving the planet'. Spend the money on solar on your house if you really want to make a contribution.
@@overland-workshop These questions have been answered, but the powers that oppose it don’t want to hear it.
Generating electricity even with fossil fuel is more efficient then using it to move individual vehicles
Material extraction for one battery is a one time thing because batteries can be recycled, fossil fuel extraction is 24/7
Like you said on the road they are emissions free and also much more thermally efficient then a combustion engine
At the end of life all vehicles regardless of type of power are being recycled anyway, but with combustion cars we can’t recover the fuel that was used.
I just hope that this one will not be sold after 2 trips 🥹