Overland Vagabond - Cool Global Expedition Vehicle

[Overland Vagabond]

Hi there,

This is to introduce a slightly different build of an expedition vehicle - European size, Ford Ranger 2016 base platform and Geocar CondorPlus cell.

I’ve quit my job and cut short my career to become a full-time Overlander, and I've opted to document on various channels our adventures, misfortunes, and experiences whilst on the journey - a multi-year odyssey planned to start in a few months. In the meantime, I’m sharing through my videos the preparation works, and in particular the build of the vehicle that we will drive.


Raw build - Before rendering and transformation

I've posted a series of videos on my YouTube Channel documenting my build, and it would be great to welcome you there. You can watch all the Season 0 videos posted so far, and you can also Subscribe to get notified of the upcoming episodes.


Season 0 Episodes - Posted and upcoming

Depending on your preferences, you can follow me also on the following platforms - would be cool to connect there:
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Twitter
- Patreon

The last one (Patreon) is a closed group of supporters that amongst other enjoy to watch video clips, which I can NOT publish to the general audience on YouTube.

Thank you!
Marcel

 

[Overland Vagabond]

Hi there,

Here a few pics of the Overland Vagabond vehicle transformation:


Initial state - Autumn 2016


Permanent removal of loading bay


New EMU suspensions and shocks


Porthole to the cabin


Cell build - not yet adapted to Ranger


Very first marriage

For more details, pics, clips and explanations, please visit my YouTube channel and watch all the posted Season 0 Episodes - thanks!

Cheers,
Marcel

 

[Overland Vagabond]

Hello,

Next set of pics:


Modelling the juncture Ranger-Cell


Cell painted, ready for installation


Precision work - don't let it fall!


Better boots - will be mounted only at the end


Need to make some room for the new boots


Raw state, before rendering and transformation begins

For more details, pics, clips and explanations, please visit my YouTube channel and watch all the posted Season 0 Episodes - thanks!

Cheers,
Marcel

 

[Overland Vagabond]

Hi there,

I thought it would be worth to share here Episode 3 of my Season 0 videos, dedicated to the vehicle that we will drive while on the journey.
I'm giving an overview of the most common cells available in Europe, explain my own choice and introduce you to the raw build of our expedition vehicle.


Enjoy!
Marcel

 

[Overland Vagabond]

Hi there,

Here a few new pictures pertaining to the exterior build.


Masking for the paint job


Drying in the paint chamber


Custom fenders adapted to the new tires


Custom rear bumper... functions also as compressed air tank


Installing the custom front bumper

For the full video, please click on my latest Episode 08 - Exterior Build: Finally we see what's going to look like.


Enjoy!
Marcel