The Turtle Expedition Celebrates 40 Years Of Off-Roading

Turtle III

The Details
General
Base vehicle: 1987 Ford F-350 4x4
Time in service: 10 years
Sale price: $34,890 (sold in 1997)
Engine
Type: International 7.3L (446ci) V-8 turbodiesel by Ken Imler Diesel Performance:
Horsepower: 200hp @ 3,000 rpm (estimate)
Torque: 400 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm (estimate)
Electrical: Link-Arc 190-amp alternator, two GNP deep-cycle batteries, and Statpower ProWatt 600 110-volt AC inverter
Fuel system: Direct injection HUEI w/Stanadyne Arctic injection pump, Racor fuel filter/heater/water separator, and Transfer Flow fuel vent
Exhaust: ATS mandrel-bent high-flow
Cooling: Ford towing package
Drivetrain
Transmission: Stock 4-spd auto w/Gear Vendors over/underdrive
Transfer case: Stock 2-spd Locking hubs: MileMarker
Axle ratios: 4.10:1
Axle/Differentials/Brakes
Front axle: Dana 60 w/ARB Air Locker and Ready Air compressor
Rear axle: Ford Sterling 10.25-in w/ARB Air Locker and Ready Air compressor
Brakes: Ford with Raybestos components
Suspension
Front: National Spring packs w/dual Warn Black Diamond 4-way adjustable shocks by Ted Kendall
Rear: National Spring packs w/dual Warn Black Diamond 4-way adjustable shocks by Ted Kendall
Steering
Stock w/Perma-Cool cooler, Warn Black Diamond stabilizer, and Grant steering wheel w/integrated controls for Ford cruise control and six Bosch air horns
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: Alcoa 16-in
Tires: 255/85R16 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains
Capacities/Weight
Fuel capacity: 50 gallons
Curb weight: 12,000 lbs (approximate)
Interior
Seats: Scheel-Man Series 400 w/Schukra System lumbar support on driver’s side and air lumbar on passenger side
Safety harness: Filler four-point racing harnesses
Interior storage: Walnut center/overhead console w/hidden compartment by Jean’s Cabinets
Exterior
Bumpers: Rickard compartment bumpers w/bull guard by Ted Kendall Engineering, PIAA lights, R&M hot water shower system, and rear swing-away rack storage system
Winch: 12,000-lb MegaWinch 2-spd front/ 8,000-lb Warn rear
Camper type: Modified Four Wheel Keystone pop-up

Turtle IV

The Details
General
Base vehicle: 1992 Ford F-350 4x4
Time in service: 19 years and counting
Sale price: Currently for sale at $55,000
Engine
Type: International 7.3L (446ci) V-8 turbodiesel w/ATS turbo by Ken Imler
Horsepower: 240hp @ 3,000 rpm
Torque: 430 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Electrical: Link-Arc 190-amp alternator, three Optima sealed deep-cycle batteries
Fuel system: Direct injection HUEI w/Airtex fuel sump, Stanadyne Arctic injection pump, Racor fuel filter/heater/water separator, and Transfer Flow fuel vent
Exhaust: ATS mandrel-bent high-flow
Cooling: Ford towing package
Drivetrain
Transmission: ZF 5-spd manual
Transfer case: Stock Ford 2-spd
Locking hubs: MileMarker
Axle ratios: 4.10:1
Axle/Differentials/Brakes
Front axle: Dana 60 w/ARB Air Locker and Ready Air compressor
Rear axle: Ford Sterling 10.25-in w/ARB Air Locker and Ready Air compressor
Brakes: Ford with Raybestos components
Suspension
Front: National Spring packs with dual Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks by Ted Kendall
Rear: National Spring packs with dual Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks by Ted Kendall
Steering
Stock w/auxiliary cooler, Rancho 5000 stabilizer, and two Apex air horns with Ready Air reserve tank
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: Alcoa 16-in one-piece hot-forged aluminum
Tires: 255/85R16D BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains
Capacities/Weight
Fuel capacity: 50 gallons
Curb weight: 12,000 lbs (approximate)
Interior
Seats: Recaro orthopedic seats w/adjustable lumbar support
Safety harness: Filler four-point racing harnesses
Interior storage: Locking interior gun cabinet
Exterior
Bumpers: Rickard compartment bumpers w/bull guard by Ted Kendall Engineering, PIAA lights, R&M hot water shower system, and rear swing-away rack storage system
Winch: 12,000-lb MegaWinch 2-spd front/8,000-lb Warn rear
Camper type: Modified Four Wheel Keystone pop-up

Turtle V

The Details
General
Base vehicle: 1999 Ford F-550 Super Duty 4x4
Time in service: 12 years and still travelling the globe!
Engine
Type: International 7.3L (446ci) V-8 turbodiesel w/intercooler and ATS turbo by Ken Imler Diesel Performance
Horsepower: 235hp @ 2,700 rpm
Torque: 520 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Electrical: Edge Juice w/Attitude programmer, ambulance package w/dual alternators, and two Optima sealed deep-cycle batteries
Fuel system: Direct-injection HUEI and Racor fuel filter/heater/water separator
Exhaust: Magnaflow 4-in stainless system
Cooling: Ford towing and ambulance packages
Drivetrain
Transmission: ZF 6-speed manual w/power take off
Transfer case: Stock Ford 2-spd
Locking hubs: Dynatrac
Axle ratios: 4.88:1
Axle/Differentials/Brakes
Front axle: Dana 60 solid axle w/ARB Air Locker
Rear axle: Dana 135 solid axle converted to single-rear-wheel w/Detroit Locker
Brakes: Ford with Raybestos components
Suspension
Front: National Spring packs w/Superlift hardware, dual Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks by Ted Kendall
Rear: National Spring packs w/Superlift hardware, single Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks by Ted Kendall
Steering
Stock w/auxiliary cooler, Rancho 5000 stabilizer
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: Rickson Truck Accessories custom 22.5-in steel
Tires: Michelin 275/80R22.5 XDE M/S
Capacities/Weight
Fuel capacity: 80 gallons w/Transfer Flow auxiliary tank
Curb weight: 14,000 lbs (approximate)
Interior
Seats: Recaro power orthopedic seats w/heaters and adjustable lumbar support
Safety harness: Schroth 3-point safety harnesses
Interior storage: Custom center and overhead consoles
Exterior
Bumpers: Buckstop front w/dual waterproof compartments
Winch: 16,500-lb Warn 16.5ti
Camper type: Custom Tortuga Expedition Camper