The NAS (North American Secification) 1993 example comes from
East Coast Defender (ECD), which named it the Project Alpine Yeti and gave it a
new lease on life, before proceeding with the aftermarket upgrades that sound
like they suit it like a glove.
Finished in Alpine White and equipped with
black exoskeleton, over fenders, bulbar and snorkel, it gets a winch up front
and trail lights. The 16-inch steel wheels are shod in beefy all-terrain tires
from BFGoodrich, and the 27-year old truck also rocks a 2-inch lift kit, with
aftermarket shocks and springs, and upgraded brakes.
The latter is a must-have for this D110
project, which has ditched the original V8 for a 2.8-liter Cummins
four-cylinder diesel engine that works in conjunction with a Dodge eight-speed
automatic transmission. Inside, it boasts a few subtle upgrades that make it
more comfortable for everyday use. The custom center console with rear air
vents, infotainment system, new steering wheel and two-tone leather upholstery
are all part of the build.
Unlike some of their previous projects,
this one does not feature the inward facing jump seats in the load area, so
there is plenty of room for luggage. And if the owner doesn’t travel light,
then they can also use the roof rack for additional storage. Getting to the
roof is done by using the ladder placed next to the rear door.
