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Rob Reznik

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About Rob Reznik

  • Birthday 03/16/1960

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  1. We'e just bought a Dead Ural 375 and need it transporting from Alton in Hampshire to Romney Marsh - about 102 miles - it weighs 10 tonne 7.5m long - height and width approx 2.7m. Could do with it moved within the next 2 weeks - please call or text 07504527379 with transport cost - many thanks - Rob
  2. I think most of the dramatic recoveries you will see are when the recovery vehicle is of similar weight to the stranded one - having 50 tonnes to recover 6 is not that difficult :confused: :whistle:.
  3. Hi Howard - you can buy Awnings for them from the Czech Republic
  4. Dont forget the BTR60 has two straight six petrol engines so fuel consumption is not great - parts are NOT that easy to get hold of although amazingly I was offered a brand new engine for one this year - they have the same engine as some of the older trucks which are still in use in the Ukraine so engine service parts should still be available. As already mentioned these vehicles are designed to be driven by conscripts and the BTR60 is great fun with a fair turn of speed for an old design. Having experienced living in thirld world Countries I'm sure some of the local 'mechanics' and fabricators would solve most problems you may have .
  5. Great idea Simon - I can get at least one truck to the event and possibly two - will post a link to here on the Russian truck forum to see if anyone else can go - I have a Praga built for off roading I can bring and maybe a Zil or the Kraz recovery truck if finished - keep me posted on potential dates etc - I will make a curry for the night if everyone is OK with that? Can we have a campfire?
  6. Couple of things - rear axles moved apart by 8", 25" taken out of chassis between front and middle axles, rear of chassis cut, springs removed from rear axles to soften up suspension, New fuel tank made out of Zil air tank mounted on rear of cab, modified straight through exhaust, chains fitted to reduce axle movement, props lengthened or shortened as needed, new injection pump, lift pump and modern fuel filters fitted, removal of all electrics apart from Battery and start button (no alternator for charging), removal of bird seed from number 2 cylinder head, and a few other things I cant remember. few jobs to do - need to raise gear/transfer box at least 10" ( big problem as the prop going to middle axle is very short already and will break with articulation) , remove oil sump and raise ( maybe dry sump it), fit bars to front axle to stop sideways movement and also locking diff and change steering to hydraulic with two rams - minor items like seatbelts and roll cage can be done later .
  7. Hi Richard - havnt been there for about 12 months but I think he still has plenty - Malcolm has retired ( in theory) and his son looks after the scrap side of things now - not sure I would put those tyres on if I was doing a lot of roadwork as they are well out of balance but very good off road - you dont need to own a Russian truck to join the forum - most members in fact dont have one - would be good to see you there

     

    All the best

     

    rob

  8. Hi Rob,love the website,I have visited it before and I think it is worth buying a Warsaw pact vehicle just to be part of it!!!

    Does Malcolm at Glazewing still have any good 12.00x20 Kama tyres left as I am considering putting some on my Berna.

    Keep up the good work.

    Best regards,

    Richard.

  9. Hi Richard - they take a bit of looking after - just bought a couple of Praga's - not that keen on them but they were cheap - have you seen our www.russianmilitarytrucks.com website?

  10. Hi Rob,I am a big fan of your Soviet toys!!! A Zil 131 or Ural 375 is the next military vehicle on my shopping list.

    Best regards,

    Richard.

  11. If there is I cant think of it - Personally I would would just put something like 'Russian/Former East Block vehicles' -
  12. Hi - any chance of a section for Russian Trucks? I do pop over here once a week but find little to chat about as my main interest is in the East Block stuff. cheers Rob
  13. You should have stuck to Russian trucks :-D :pfrt:
  14. Hi there - I'm not aware of many 452's in the UK - as you probably know the running gear is shared with the 469 'jeep' of which there are a few - if you need any advice have a look at our russian truck forum at http://www.zil131.com where there is a section dedicated to the Uaz. I like your idea of getting more Russian trucks to meets but the biggest problem I find with owners is the cost of transport. Copy me in on any meetings you plan for 2009 and I'll see what I can organise.
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