Antique Land Cruiser on the road since 2003

mtnbike28

Expedition Leader
Coen,
Did I see you post on Facebook you have a frame crack? I know a great welder can fix it, but don't wait too long to get it fixed!
 

Scott Brady

Founder
Thanks for the continued updates. I wanted to compliment your recent images. Having followed your adventures these past few years, the development of your photography has been impressive. Great job!

I really like this one - captures so much
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landcruising

Adventurer
235 x 85 x 16?

Yep, I couldn't get my favorites [7.50 R 16]. So this is a bit wider and just as high, if I am not mistaken.

Coen,
Did I see you post on Facebook you have a frame crack? I know a great welder can fix it, but don't wait too long to get it fixed!

Got it fixed. Let's see how it holds. We might need to get a whole new chassis somewhere down the road....

Thanks for the continued updates. I wanted to compliment your recent images. Having followed your adventures these past few years, the development of your photography has been impressive. Great job!

Thanks Scott, I am really having fun at these places, so much stuff is going on around me.

Adventurous greetings,
Coen
 

concretejungle

Adventurer
Thanks for the continued updates. I wanted to compliment your recent images. Having followed your adventures these past few years, the development of your photography has been impressive. Great job!

I really like this one - captures so much
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How is this possible with safety regulations, OSHA and labor unions??? ;)

What great pictures!
 
Don't tease, lets see the old girl with the new shoes. Every vehicle looks good with new tires!

BTW thanks for sharing, always look forward to your updates
 

landcruising

Adventurer
We get on with the "real" stuff, I mean what this adventure is made for:

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800km of mostly unmaintained asphalt from the 70's mixed with some deep gullies and fallen trees. What do you bring?



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The wheelbarrow still is the most versatile piece of gardening tool, where do you put it to use?



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We love the trees in the Amazon rainforest. But they shouldn't be lying across the road! How do you deal with this?



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Coen, working hard on the BR319 the "main highway" between Manaus and Porto Velho. Some tree is blocking the road.



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Just to remind you where we are, this is the BR319, the main highway between Manaus and Porto Velho!



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A careful inspection of each rickety bridge on the BR319 is in order. Who do you trust to guide you over these?


more soon. And... of course we love to hear your comments [hint]!
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
 

landcruising

Adventurer
We really loved Brazil:



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Driving the Transamazônica in style wearing t-shirts by 4explorers.com.br



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Speaking of bridges... this one is completely gone! Build a ramp and floor it? What's your advice?



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Scary?! Crashing through the dust at high speed and coming straight for you. What are the options?



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And another fine example of painting with tar. After hours of this, our love for dirt road grow by the minute!



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This mornings breakfast: tea and toast, isn't that a luxury?


Adventurous greetings,
Coen
 

d67u57

Adventurer
very very nice.

looks like that volvo met a lovely tree? or wall?

"After hours of this, our love for dirt road grow by the minute!" : nothing can break with those,plus its softer when you dig your bumper into it :D
 

landcruising

Adventurer
Well guys, thank you for keeping this thread alive. I will do the same. Keep the comments coming!


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Karin-Marijke is making sure the Land Cruiser and I get over this bridge in one piece. Isn't she the greatest!



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The real wild west is passing us by. Time stood still, it's like watching a movie. Where did you have this feeling?



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No road signs needed, just paint it on the road! And no, this is not the Tour de France ;-)



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Karin-Marijke working hard getting us across some planks in style with a SackWear t-shirt! Did you order yours?|


Adventurous greetings,
Coen
 

landcruising

Adventurer
Thank you for your nice comments and your Calendar and T-shirts orders!

More and more:




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Enjoying a few days on some of the most beautiful sandy river beaches we have ever seen. #Tapajos #Santarem #Brazil



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The wild west still exists! Cattle drive old skool, walking 1370 cows for 8 months on the Transamazônica.



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Home brew cars in the wild west of the Amazon. Engine used for a generator as energy supply was doggy lately he said.



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This looks like a set straight from an old western movie. But it's not, it's a fully functional saw mill...



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Never seen this before. An automated saw sharpening machine. Very cool to watch. Have you seen one?



Adventurous greetings,
Coen
 

landcruising

Adventurer
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new calendar LegendaryRoads. This is a sneak peek of the cover for the Transamazônica. Like it?



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Imagine. the middle of the Amazon. You see a river. Water level drops and white sandy beaches appear.. camp or move on?



And then all of a sudden we find ourselves in Belem where we decide to take the top off the Land Cruiser to do some alu welding...


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Driving topless for the time being!



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Coen in action in yet again an empty Land Cruiser.



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Getting the roof off requires awesome power and some tools.


Adventurous greetings,
Coen
 

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