I suggest you look for a used older forest service SUV, they typically used full time 4FD Dodge Ramchargers.

Mine had a 360 V8, a tourque flight auto trans, and a NP203 full time transfer case, and a limited slip rear axle. Add some really good sized tires (12.5 x 33 in) and they can go anywhere. Who cares about scratched and dents cause you have only spent 3-4K.

Be prepared for major servicing and repair, the USFS really uses them before selling them. But once they run right they will go anywhere.

 

where would i find one?

 

And Carbureted To use wood fuel, there must be a carburetor.

 

You may want to check out the vehicle forum. This is discussed frequently. :thumb:

 

yeah i know but i didn't see the other forum till after i started this one

 

Whats a HUMMVE??? i think you mean HMMWV....

im messing with you.. all the ideas above are along the same lines i was going to say, i would be picky about capacity and and storage areas within the vehicle as well. Ford Broncos are nice since it keeps your preps dry, and makes a nice sleeping area for that BO trip.

 

If you want to use a truck, convert it to a truggy.
http://highvibesoffroad.com/islandzukipics/truggy2.jpg

 

eh, that truck looks cool and probably goes anywhere but its limited in its storage and passenger space. I'd rather a 4wd, 4dr pickup.

 

Check your surplus yards for Goverment 4x4 diesel trucks. Some have papers showing if the engine has been replaced before disposal. Other than converting to 12v and new tires they are combat ready to go.

 

There are TONS of old diesel fullsize chevy blazers being autioned off, most have 60k-90k and all the bash plates underneath

 

What about M35A2 "deuce and a half" with a multifuel engine, and cargo capacity galore???

 

I have a 1987 chevy suburban 4x4 350 with a 700r4 tranny. It is my bug out truck.


I can haul a full sheet of plywood inside the cabin with all doors closed, and still carry 3-4 passengers on the front seat. Parts are ubiquitous, and everything is pretty easy to get to. It has helper springs on the front and rear which give it a little lift, and it has 31x10.5x15's under it, so you can crawl under it to do anything you need to.

 

For cheap, tough/reliable, pre-computer (no EMP) all-terrain (Urban/Rural)...but civilian...I'd go 70's Ford Bronco - many, many good after market suppliers and I found it super tough with excellent underbody strength to handle "hits" off the road; and though it might be blapsphemy: I'd also recommend, and have owned, an old 70's Toyota Lancruiser- I've had a inline 6 (max torque/low speed) model and it is a hill climing/alley traversing champ - just a pain to work the clutch and no power steering; but rugged as all get out.