Another beautiful discovery for Paul Bandelier.
1957 GMC Pickup
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1972 Jeepster Commando
From the shop of Paul Bandelier: “Essentially, every part had to be created or custom fit to work. Virtually no easy bolt-on equipment. The engine is a new crate motor from Cummins called the R2.8. It’s a pretty popular re-power option for a lot of vintage trucks.” Here’s a great video of the Commando on (and off) the road.
1972 Dodge W200
An ex-Forest Service truck. The entire drivetrain is from a 1992 Dodge Cummins donor truck. Thus there was no need to fabricate and engineer every single piece. With some work, all of the ’92 parts fit in the ’72 body and frame. The pride and joy of Paul Bandelier.
Agent Orange
Paul Bandelier has located another beauty. “It’s a 1973 F250 Camper Special. The truck was special ordered by an individual in the Denver area. He specified the big GVW Camper Special, 390, automatic, power steering, power disc brakes (which are monstrous on these CampSpec) air conditioning and dual fuel tanks. The ‘Explorer’ package is what makes for the upgraded groovy interior.” After a little TLC in Paul’s shop it will be for sale. Hmmm.
Another old Scout
Paul Bandelier loves old cars. Especially old Mustangs. But he’s got some sweet old trucks sitting outside his shop and I’ve fallen in ‘like’ with one. I’m hoping he finds a buyer for it before I brake down and buy the thing. Yesterday I stopped by his shop and introduced myself and he showed me his latest acquisition.
I can’t recall the year but he said he found it in Colorado and plans to “fix it up and find it a good home.”