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Casa Azul
The truck was originally modified to 4 wheel drive by Pathfinder in 1984 then delivered to a specialty truck body company in Los Angeles, then was fitted with a box specifically designed for remote electronic surveillance for one of the many United States Governments spy agency’s. Due to some mishap (possibly Iran/contra) it and 3 other trucks were not delivered. In 1995, I purchased the truck with 212 miles on her after she was delivered to me 210 miles from the plant.

I modified the truck to use for all-terrain race support for my bicycle component company and added the Studibaker so that it would not be mistaken for just another race van. This became a blessing in disguise when we first started taking Casa Azul to Mexico because their military get very suspicious of any vehicle that’s military in nature…

Of course no mercenary in his right mind would drive with a old car melded into his tactical truck.

In 1999 we stopped using the truck for promotions, christened her Casa Azul and began to use her exclusively as our second home.

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  • Cab & Chassis: 1984 Ford F700 4x4
  • Engine: Detroit 8.2-liter diesel
  • Range: approx. 900 miles (1450km)
  • Top Speed: 75 MPH (120 KH)
  • Transmission: Manual, 5 speed
  • Transfer-case: Rockwell 223 transfer-case
  • Axles: Rockwell 90
  • Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs
  • Steering: Power assist
  • Wheels: Custom made Supersingles
  • Tires: 385/65-R22.5 radials, one 11-R22.5 spare
  • Brakes: Hydraulic split system with Micoloc
  • Recovery tools: Shovel, Breaker bar, Tequila
  • Time to build: 6 years

    • Fuel

  • Diesel: 100gal(378L)
  • Propane: 30gal(113L)
  • Gas for Boat: 10gal(38L)

    • Water

  • Drinking Water: 100 gal (400L)
  • Grey Water: 18gal (68L)

    • Electrical

  • Voltage: 12v truck, 230ac/110ac/12v house
  • Home Bank: 4 12V gelcell 800AH
  • Motor Bank: 2 12V gelcell 400AH
  • Solar Panels: 2x100 watt Siemans PV
  • Genset: Yanmar 5.5KV
  • Dual Bank Electrical Monitoring
  • Inverter: 1800watt
  • Communications: CB, cell, Satellite Phone

    • Appliances

  • Fridge/freezer: Norcold digital 7.5cuft 2 way
  • Stove/Oven: Underwood propane 3 burner
  • Water Heater: 10gal(38L) propane/110ac
  • Shower: Indoor/Outdoor
  • Toilet: Porta Potti 555
  • Length: 25’(7.58m)
  • Length: 25’(7.58m)

    • Dimensions

  • Length: 25’(7.58m)
  • Width: 8’(2.4m)
  • Height: 12’(3.6m)
  • Weight: approx. 8 tons
  • Ground Clearance Axles: 13”(340mm)
  • Ground Clearance Body: 26"(660mm)
  • Approach Angle: 54
  • Departure Angle: 30
  • Rampover Angle: 145

    • Unique Features

  • Shelter is Aluminum & Rigid Foam 4.5”(115mm) Thick
  • All internal structures made from aluminum tubing
  • Designed to keep center of gravity low
  • Storage provided by industrial cargo containers
  • Bug mesh door and window coverings
  • Custom cabinet for tequila/shot glass collection
  • Table lowers to make second bed
  • Shower floor and gray H20 tank a single unit
  • High power fans in nose of Studibaker for cooling
  • Headlights in Studibaker are marine searchlights
  • Vault
  • Old gun port used for stove fan/vent
  • Computer Work Station
  • Roof storage with quick release mounting system
  • Roof mounted 12’ rigid hull inflatable boat
  • Internal storage of 25hp outboard
  • Lockable racks for boat fuel tanks
  • Mounting rack for firepit/barbecue
  • Genset on sliding rack system
  • On board air compressor
  • Air Horn

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joaquin(at)overlandhardware.com