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Hello Cyberdman, I'm hoping if you have a moment you can help me with tracking my new truck on it's way to me. I'd be especially interested to know any rail or even rail car info it it is possibly available too. Thanks for your help, very cool of you to help fellow Ford addicts! :D
VIN#: 1FDRF3H66CEA84974
Alternately...
Dealer Code: F11906
Order Code: 643A
- Joe
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The Bombi IIltis is quite the little rig!
Joe
I have been wanting a Small off road capable 4x4 along the lines of the Original Bronco for back woods fishing etc for a while now. I did not want a jeep been there done that never again We had a 92 YJ years ago and it was a POS from the word go. Plus it was just ok off road. The Excursion surprisingly is a very very capable off road vehicle (with the terrain we have here) even with it's size it will go places you would never even think remotely possible. Honestly it is better than the jeep was.
I have had the truck sunk in holes near 4 ft deep and it pulled right on through you do not have much choice as with it's size you can not go around them and just have to plow on in and claw your way through. Where the Excursion is handicapped is in tight locations you just do not have the maneuverability you can not you pick you your way around the crappy spots. And I have a few mountain fishing spots that the Excursion just could not get in to due to it's weight and some rather light weight bush built bridges.
I do own a quad but some times it is nice to jump in and go with out having to load up a pile of crap other than the fishing gear food and beer.
I gave up on waiting for Ford to build a small off road capable Bronco.
SO I finally picked up a road legal 4x4 that is small, nimble , Fuel efficient, it was built in Canada, is full body on frame, a 4 door (sort of) removable roof & doors and fold down windshield. It will easily cruise along at 80MPH Has a full Independent suspension with leaf springs no less (transverse mounted leafs) Full skid plating, Part time 4wd with selectable full locking differentials , Will float (if equipped), will go pretty near any where, is built like a tank, is ugly as sin, and was dirt cheap.
What did I get ?
A Bombardier Iltis
Ya I know 95% of you are asking WTF is that.
The Iltis is what replaced the M151 (Mutt) 1/4 ton Jeep in the Canadian Forces. and is a far more capable off road vehicle than the m38 and M151 jeeps ever were.
The Iltis was originally designed by AUDI for Volkswagen. The Audi Quattro's Drive line grew from the Iltis's drive line basically they just added a fluid Coupling to the Iltis drive line for the Audi Quattro. Despite one thinking it would be complex it is actually dirt simple.
The Iltis was used by the German Army as their 1/4 ton Utility vehicle taking orders from Volkswagen from 1978 to 1983 Volkswagen also offered a civilian version.
In 1984 all the rights for the vehicle were sold to Bombardier who built them for the Canadian Military the Belgians and Cameroon from 1984 to 1988.
The Bombardier Iltis uses all M Series Military, Volkswagen/ Audi/ and Porsche parts(excepting the body and some suspension bits).
The Iltis's were surplussed off from the Canadian Military starting in 2006 after it was realized the thin skinned Iltis was wholly unsuitable for the duties required of it in Afghanistan. The Iltis was replaced with the amoured Mercedes G wagon in CF use.
The Iltis was fitted with either the 1.7L Gasoline Rabbit engine or the 1.6L Volkswagen Diesel.
People have swapped in to the Iltis the 2.0L GTI motor and the 1.9L TDI Volkswagen Diesel both of which are drop in's with some wiring.
The Bombardier Iltis was built in a the following configurations. Standard ,Ambulance,Command, Tailgate, Linesman, and Tow Missile.
I picked up a Command unit that had a matching M101CDN trailer.
My unit was supposedly used by the CF base commander in Germany in the 1980's.
I do not have any decent pics of my unit handy bu will post some pics of a couple others so you all get an idea what the hell i'm talking about.
Also if you search Iltis on You Tube there are a pile of video's of them in action in private hands.
CF Tow Missile Iltis in Afghanistan
Restored in to Desert Camo
Restored EU theater Camo (note M101CND trailer in back Ground
My Iltis Back end Upon Purchase.
Yup I got a new toy lol.
Matthew
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Once you know the railcar number, do you just go to the rail lines website, or does the person who is helping you with the tracking info also have the location info of the rail car?
Joe
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I've always been a fan of more rich or vibrant colors versus grays or silvers which seem to rule the roost here in New England aside from white and black... I'm liking some of the colors offered on the Raptor even.
Joe
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I'd be very interested to see the new take on the Bronco. I've always liked the newer FJ's and it would be that much better to get another Ford for the mix!
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I'd like to think so... Very interested if so.
Joe
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When I ordered mine in September I was very surprised to hear some options such as the rubber floors were no longer available in XLT trim on the chassis cab models. Other than that for reg cabs the center seat / console thing is disappointing.
Joe
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Very interested to see as well for my new truck. I currently have a 6.4L 450CC with 4:30's and my new 350CC will have the same gearing, but with the new gas motor. I'm hoping for close as the diesel has never been very impressive.
Joe
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Hello all,
I spent some time hear a while back reading up on various topics. Just recently began reading again as I have a new F350CC on the way and due in soon. Looking forward to lots more good info here!
Joe
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I'm looking at buying a 2007 F-250 tomorrow and was wondering if someone would be willing to help me with an oasis report. The VIN is: 1FTSW21P67EA00869. Thanks!
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Thanks much! Very much appreciated!
Joe