Poptopshed Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Got to have a play with Robs modified Praga Truck. Its being built for trialing and yet more modifications are planned after the weekends testing/playing. Comments on approach angles, correct ditch crossing procedure etc are more than welcome but not needed as all drivers are either nutters or experienced offroad drivers. :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Can I suggest a cutting edge or even digger teeth mounted on the underside of the transfer box? You complete nutters! Great bit of driving, and a great bit of engineering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 seat belts and helmets next time though...its scary without them...and maybe a roll over bar as it wont be long before its off and over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 We were straightening the front prop with a jack while you were on the phone to Rob. His next plan is hydro steering and improve the lock as that is the biggest fight.. soon worked up a sweat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosrec Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 What a cute little truck sure looks fun done anything else to it apart from bigger wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm carp Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 i have very little offroad driving expierence , so i must fall into the nutter catorgory , thats fine with me :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 How about a ROPS and 5 point harness for driver and passenger and a roller on the bumper? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Reznik Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) What a cute little truck sure looks fun done anything else to it apart from bigger wheels 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 . Edited August 9, 2010 by Rob Reznik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm carp Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 i cant wait to go and throw myself around the cab again :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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