go big or go home

[denis]

Hi
Since we only live once, I guessed it was time to start one more project. :D
This 1990 mercedes 6X6 has been a rally raid assistance truck since new.
I'm trying to make it more multifunctional.

Truck specs
1990 2635 ak 6x6 factory rally raid version
OM442A 14.6L V8 twin turbo
16sp mercedes manual + 2sp zf transfer
5 diff lock
14.00r20 XZLs
CTIS
850L fuel tank (225gal)
in-cab FIA roll cage, bucket seats and harness
8x Ohlins shocks

As it sits right now...

 

[denis]

Stage 1
off with the container chassis and on with hydraulics and hooklift

 

[Grendel]

I want this thing. ;)

 

[denis]

Everything is for sale :D
Heck I might as well throw in the original box

 

[WaterH]

I'm in!

 

[ridenby]

Lord help me!

 

[shortbus4x4]

Dang that is one sexy beast. Interested in seeing where this build goes.

 

[LakeRat]

I want this!
Thank God you're prolly on another continent!

 

[denis]

the contraption is on its way

 

[CDA 455 II]

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Any updates?

 

[denis]

Not just yet.
I've been busy with other stuff and the plasma table is down at the moment.
Next job is putting together the dual 4in straight pipes

 

[Ghetto Fab.]

the contraption is on its way

What exactly are we looking at? Maybe you could let us in on the build plans at some point?

Looks neat whatever it is!

Kevin

 

[CDA 455 II]

What exactly are we looking at? Maybe you could let us in on the build plans at some point?

Looks neat whatever it is!

Kevin

I'm guessing pneumatic/hydraulic jacks/lifts.

 

[Java230]

OMG I want. Amazing..... I have dreamed of buying ex Dakar trucks for a long time.....

 

[denis]

I'm guessing pneumatic/hydraulic jacks/lifts.

The hooklift system will be made removable so that the truck can be used with other "tool" bodies

 

[denis]

BTW this afternoon felt like Xmas had come early...
Here is another piece for my grownups lego/puzzle game.
Trying to stay within the spirit of the thread title :D

 

[CDA 455 II]

BTW this afternoon felt like Xmas had come early...
Here is another piece for my grownups lego/puzzle game.
Trying to stay within the spirit of the thread title :D

Nice!




Love that forklift too!

 

[denis]

I had the crane delivered to my friends warehouse. Another benefit is the overhead crane which will help for the install when the chassis is done.
Big forklifts are fun... I have an old hyster 25k... project.

 

[denis]

exhaust done :D
now I've got the room for the hydraulic tank and pump feed pipe

 

[WaterH]

Nice to see some progress.

 

[ConwayMuddy]

Are those the aluminum merc planetaries?

 

[denis]

well I just put a magnet on one hub and its definately not aluminium, but the hubs are planetary gear reduction indeed.
I guess that makes them "cast iron merc. planetaries"

 

[denis]

Got my enlargement operation going

The oil tank from the hooklift fitted well on the side of the chassis, but I need more capacity for the crane.
Lengthening the potato-shaped tank somehow felt like a good idea.
.120 plate in the plate "roller" and test fit.

 

[denis]

final assembly
fit could have been worse for a hack job like this.
If it doesn't leak it should hold 60gal.
thats it for today

 

[WaterH]

I think it would be less likely to leak if you welded between the tacks.

 

[denis]

we'll see...
I'll put the whole thing under pressure and weld where it leaks.

 

[shortbus4x4]

final assembly
fit could have been worse for a hack job like this.
If it doesn't leak it should hold 60gal.
thats it for today

How much will it hold if it leaks?

 

[aczlan]

How much will it hold if it leaks?

That depends on how high up on the side the leak is...

Aaron Z

 

[Bebop]

6 months for an exhaust pipe and a half welded tank, that looks like some south of France schedule if I say to myself 😂
Good to see a big truck project on the board !

 

[denis]

How much will it hold if it leaks?

anwhere between 2 and 5 gpm depending on oil viscosity