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OVER 3500kg vehicles, e.g. Tatra, Unimog, Iveco etc.
Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
of two locals



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Old 28 Jan 2015
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What happened to it?
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I finally hauled it back to ND where I work, since that time I've stripped it down for its preparation



Since this last photo, the winch fuel tanks air lines and air brake system & wiring harness have been removed. An initial steam clean, cutoff approx 20" of rear frame to reduce departure angle.
Purchased an 8V92TA Detroit Diesel (DD) from Gov Liq' auction



Engine is missing a few parts but is essentially a very low hr use engine, almost like new internally.

Purchased these NOS Hutchinson 2piece forged aluminum 10x20 beadlock wheels, also ex US Army (thanks US tax payers)



These will be polished on the outside face


You can also follow me on my FB Group page where I undated regularly
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tatratrucks/
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Nice! Thanks for sharing and updating.

What are your plans for it in the future?
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Thanks for the update Shaun & the FB link (pending) i had sent the F350 picture to my cousin asking how is it possible for him to be legally towing a Tatra?

He replied "it vill pull it" (yes that accent) east Europeans are short on conversation. LoL

But reading the FB page i see it was minus its engine, that cleared up some confusion.

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Re Towing

First photo towing was from the guy who collected my truck from the port
That is Ford F450 1.25T rating
The White GMC is mine that I purchased for this tow etc, it's a 3500
Ie a 1ton, the combination grossed 39.500 lbs it's legal based on tyre
Load ratings etc if my memory is correct axle weights were

Ft 5500 Dr 11000 Trl 23000
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Future plan

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Originally Posted by James Rothwell View Post
Nice! Thanks for sharing and updating.

What are your plans for it in the future?
Not exactly sure, I will slowly continue on with the project towards a TrialTruck / Rally Truck build, shortening approach and departure angles full external ROPS
(Roll over protection) internal cab cage. Would really like to enter the Breslau Rally that runs from Poland to Germany if I can secure a sponsor.
Later build a rugged camper body that will latch onto the 5th wheel plate
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Breslau Rally

Here a FB rally preview video, just in case anyone did not know
of this epic event

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=838352019565882
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Save the TATRA

Help me save this Tatra, short term with return
Save the Tatra expedition truck by Sean Reynolds - GoFundMe
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