Archive for the 'Vehicle Showcase' Category

Nissan NV2500 As Potential Expedition Vehicle Platform

The announcement of the New Nissan NV2500 today brings with it the burning question of whether or not this vehicle could provide a platform for vehicle based expedition/overlanding.  It will take years likely for this to flush out but there is some definite potential.       
Immediately noticeable is the how the rear passenger side panel opens [...]

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Nissan Commercial Announces New NV2500

Nissan NV2500 Concept Serves as a “Rolling Idea Lab” for Company’s Entry into North American CV Market
– “On-site Construction Office” Configuration One of Many Possibilities for New Van –
The Nissan NV2500 Concept is, as its dimensions suggest, a multi-tasker of large order. One of the largest concept vehicles Nissan has ever produced, the NV2500 Concept, [...]

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Nissan to Moonbuggy build

As one modifies their rig to tackle progressively more difficult trails the desire to take it to the next level will push some of us farther than others. It started off with a stock 1987 Nissan Pathfinder 4×4 XE which I planned to us for mild overnight excursions exploring trails.  Like most off-road newbs, it [...]

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Pathfinder to Hardbody Cab Swap

So, why not start off with a Hardbody and avoid all all the trouble? Well, after selling my old buggy I was in the market for another Nissan to SAS. In searching the classifieds for Nissan 4×4’s it was apparent that Hardbody’s were going for $1000 to $2000 more than Pathfinders. So, [...]

Saturday, December 5th, 2009