Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle or ZAPV

MrQ · 08-15-2009, 12:29 PM

I like this thread. Not too crazy about bed lining my whole truck, but half? Totally

This reminds me of L4D. Now if they only had vehicles... and if they did, I bet one of them would look a lot like the ZAPV.

Project_Exploder · 08-19-2009, 04:12 PM

wow, there's been some activity here. For everyone the X is stronger than ever. Basically an entirely new engine, new tranny, and new 8.8, muffler off of a 2007 X, and "new" bumper. Next up is the lifting, first up is the 2" lift from shackles and TT, then 3" BL.

*2-Stripe* · 08-20-2009, 07:02 PM

I havn't done much more to mine, I cut the front fenders and took off the front bumper, thats about it. I will be showing it off at the colorado colors run if any one is going.

*nobodyspecial* · 08-28-2009, 08:02 PM

Lets see the cut fenders.

I am bumper less right now, but am waiting till i buy the new tires to cut my fenders, all the way around.

I have done the shackles, but am gonna try to get by with no TT, or a minimal TT at least. I will get some pics after new tires.

EDIT: I just saw on the ZAPV site, that my location is listed as "a defendable position" I couldn't have said it better myself.

*2-Stripe* · 08-28-2009, 08:10 PM

I broke my camera in the move but Im sure some one will get a shot of them next weekend.

Shen2187 · 08-29-2009, 01:14 AM

My lift should be going on in the next month... finally got everything I need! Then I'll post some fresh pics, til' then the link in my sig should suffice..

*2-Stripe* · 08-29-2009, 01:19 AM

sounds good Ill get more pics up as soon as I have a camera.

*2-Stripe* · 09-09-2009, 01:48 AM

okay so I just got back from Oura (and had a blast) here are some shots of the zapv

I didn't think of geting a flex shot until it was too late and all I could find was that small rock, I still had some room to flex. I do have some rubbing on the front and back frame but I have some ideas to fix that

as you can see I cut the fenders up quite a bit too.

Shen2187 · 09-09-2009, 03:04 AM

Looking good! My lift project is on hold until I can get a new alternator..
Here it is yesterday though..

And the higher res full shot..

*nobodyspecial* · 09-09-2009, 02:41 PM

Nice cut fenders, I will be cutting mine as soon as I get my new tires this fall. I am gonna cut the rears, too.

*2-Stripe* · 09-09-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobodyspecial

Nice cut fenders, I will be cutting mine as soon as I get my new tires this fall. I am gonna cut the rears, too.

I was going to cut the rear but they are spot welded at the rim and you would have to "patch" them back together.

I am looking at tubing the rear end though.

Im looking for a low COG rig with 35" tires.

Shen2187 · 09-10-2009, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2-Stripe

I was going to cut the rear but they are spot welded at the rim and you would have to "patch" them back together.

I am looking at tubing the rear end though.

Im looking for a low COG rig with 35" tires.

low COG is usually a good idea, haha. I'm only lifting mine to contend with logs and rocks..

*nobodyspecial* · 09-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Yep, low CG is my plan. I am going with no front lift (an inch tops, but probably not) and I already have my warrior shackles on the rear. I have a set of 31x10.5s for now, but the new tires will be 33x10.5s.

kohizer95 · 10-04-2009, 02:22 PM

Just saw ZombieLand. Couldn't help but think of you guys when I saw Woody Harrelson's black escalade equipped w/ zombie plow and big "3"s painted on the sides. Too bad he didn't go with an explorer

*wisekise* · 10-04-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kohizer95

Just saw ZombieLand. Couldn't help but think of you guys when I saw Woody Harrelson's black escalade equipped w/ zombie plow and big "3"s painted on the sides. Too bad he didn't go with an explorer

X2
and a funny movie

Shen2187 · 10-05-2009, 02:40 AM

Have yet to see it. I'm flat broke or I would take my lady friend to see it

Currency · 10-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kohizer95

Just saw ZombieLand. Couldn't help but think of you guys when I saw Woody Harrelson's black escalade equipped w/ zombie plow and big "3"s painted on the sides. Too bad he didn't go with an explorer

I went and seen it Friday night at the 7:15 show. It's a pretty good movie, Really funny. I'll have to add it to my zombie movie collection.

*2-Stripe* · 10-05-2009, 08:20 PM

I have to see that and Wold War Z when it comes out.

Project_Exploder · 10-06-2009, 05:04 AM

Stripe the X looks great! I'll be posting new pics of mine when I get back with some "toys" after thanksgiving. Getting a Carr Light bar, 6 Hella 150 fogs, and body lift. It's going to look sick!!

*2-Stripe* · 10-08-2009, 01:47 AM

nice, no more running 33"s with out a lift or trimming eh?

08-15-2009, 12:29 PM	#421
MrQ Moderator Emeritus Houston, TX '98 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle Specs	I like this thread. Not too crazy about bed lining my whole truck, but half? Totally This reminds me of L4D. Now if they only had vehicles... and if they did, I bet one of them would look a lot like the ZAPV. __________________ -Dan Red Flyer I - 1994 Explorer XLT 4WD Conversion "Resting Comfortably" Red Flyer II - 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer Custom *"The Daily Driver"* **Dark Thunder - 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 "Tow Rig/Backup Daily"**

08-19-2009, 04:12 PM	#422
Project_Exploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Wodstock, Georgia '98 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 225 Vehicle Specs	wow, there's been some activity here. For everyone the X is stronger than ever. Basically an entirely new engine, new tranny, and new 8.8, muffler off of a 2007 X, and "new" bumper. Next up is the lifting, first up is the 2" lift from shackles and TT, then 3" BL. __________________ :::Call me Ducey::: 1998 XLT 4x4 "ZAPV 13" My Ride: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=226356

08-20-2009, 07:02 PM	#423
2-Stripe Elite Explorer Anchorage ak 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I havn't done much more to mine, I cut the front fenders and took off the front bumper, thats about it. I will be showing it off at the colorado colors run if any one is going. __________________ 2000 XLS: ZAPV Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle. Duplicolor bed liner, rear shackles, more to come. The Original Z.A.P.V Z.A.P.V. site

08-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#425
2-Stripe Elite Explorer Anchorage ak 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I broke my camera in the move but Im sure some one will get a shot of them next weekend. __________________ 2000 XLS: ZAPV Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle. Duplicolor bed liner, rear shackles, more to come. The Original Z.A.P.V Z.A.P.V. site

08-29-2009, 01:14 AM	#426
Shen2187 Wannabe Elite Explorer Medford, Oregon 1991 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 372 Vehicle Specs	My lift should be going on in the next month... finally got everything I need! Then I'll post some fresh pics, til' then the link in my sig should suffice.. __________________ FORDS - Found Off Road Destroying S***. ZAPV #47 My Truck's Thread.

08-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#424
nobodyspecial God, guns and trucks. ND Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 318 Vehicle Specs	Lets see the cut fenders. I am bumper less right now, but am waiting till i buy the new tires to cut my fenders, all the way around. I have done the shackles, but am gonna try to get by with no TT, or a minimal TT at least. I will get some pics after new tires. EDIT: I just saw on the ZAPV site, that my location is listed as "a defendable position" I couldn't have said it better myself.

08-29-2009, 01:19 AM	#427
2-Stripe Elite Explorer Anchorage ak 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	sounds good Ill get more pics up as soon as I have a camera. __________________ 2000 XLS: ZAPV Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle. Duplicolor bed liner, rear shackles, more to come. The Original Z.A.P.V Z.A.P.V. site

09-09-2009, 01:48 AM	#428
2-Stripe Elite Explorer Anchorage ak 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	okay so I just got back from Oura (and had a blast) here are some shots of the zapv I didn't think of geting a flex shot until it was too late and all I could find was that small rock, I still had some room to flex. I do have some rubbing on the front and back frame but I have some ideas to fix that as you can see I cut the fenders up quite a bit too. __________________ 2000 XLS: ZAPV Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle. Duplicolor bed liner, rear shackles, more to come. The Original Z.A.P.V Z.A.P.V. site

09-09-2009, 03:04 AM	#429
Shen2187 Wannabe Elite Explorer Medford, Oregon 1991 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 372 Vehicle Specs	Looking good! My lift project is on hold until I can get a new alternator.. Here it is yesterday though.. And the higher res full shot.. __________________ FORDS - Found Off Road Destroying S***. ZAPV #47 My Truck's Thread.

09-09-2009, 02:41 PM	#430
nobodyspecial God, guns and trucks. ND Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 318 Vehicle Specs	Nice cut fenders, I will be cutting mine as soon as I get my new tires this fall. I am gonna cut the rears, too.

09-10-2009, 01:54 PM	#433
nobodyspecial God, guns and trucks. ND Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 318 Vehicle Specs	Yep, low CG is my plan. I am going with no front lift (an inch tops, but probably not) and I already have my warrior shackles on the rear. I have a set of 31x10.5s for now, but the new tires will be 33x10.5s.

10-04-2009, 02:22 PM	#434
kohizer95 Wannabe Elite Explorer Omaha, NE '95 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	Just saw ZombieLand. Couldn't help but think of you guys when I saw Woody Harrelson's black escalade equipped w/ zombie plow and big "3"s painted on the sides. Too bad he didn't go with an explorer

10-05-2009, 02:40 AM	#436
Shen2187 Wannabe Elite Explorer Medford, Oregon 1991 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 372 Vehicle Specs	Have yet to see it. I'm flat broke or I would take my lady friend to see it __________________ FORDS - Found Off Road Destroying S***. ZAPV #47 My Truck's Thread.

10-05-2009, 08:20 PM	#438
2-Stripe Elite Explorer Anchorage ak 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have to see that and Wold War Z when it comes out. __________________ 2000 XLS: ZAPV Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle. Duplicolor bed liner, rear shackles, more to come. The Original Z.A.P.V Z.A.P.V. site

10-06-2009, 05:04 AM	#439
Project_Exploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Wodstock, Georgia '98 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 225 Vehicle Specs	Stripe the X looks great! I'll be posting new pics of mine when I get back with some "toys" after thanksgiving. Getting a Carr Light bar, 6 Hella 150 fogs, and body lift. It's going to look sick!! __________________ :::Call me Ducey::: 1998 XLT 4x4 "ZAPV 13" My Ride: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=226356

10-08-2009, 01:47 AM	#440
2-Stripe Elite Explorer Anchorage ak 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	nice, no more running 33"s with out a lift or trimming eh? __________________ 2000 XLS: ZAPV Zombie Assault Preparedness Vehicle. Duplicolor bed liner, rear shackles, more to come. The Original Z.A.P.V Z.A.P.V. site