Thread: Sitec's Truck......

Originally Posted by spudboy

How much does a set of tyres for that thing cost!?!?!

A frightening amount Id think!!!

That looks like one of the bobbed deuces from $100man on pirate
Can't believe how cheap his rigs were when he started
Dc

So, here's the nearest pic Ive found so far of what I'm planning. Hoping for the box to be a bit lower and better styled, and with the trucks I've found, there's a chance it'll end up as a 6x4 initially before becoming a 6x6!! Overkill??

G'day Simon,
If you've got the time, this website should give you an interesting read.

Rob Gray :: graynomad

Originally Posted by Chops

G'day Simon,
If you've got the time, this website should give you an interesting read.

Rob Gray :: graynomad

Nice truck. 6x6 Inter.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Nice truck. 6x6 Inter.

I'm thinking I know where there's a 4x4 Inter

Originally Posted by Chops

G'day Simon,
If you've got the time, this website should give you an interesting read.

Rob Gray :: graynomad

That's an interesting site. There are a fair few 'decididly average' choices in trucks under some very interesting bodies tho! I'm more than set on the Merc now as I know they'll do 120kmh, and with the right body will still look sensible too. Here's a rough sketch of a body on a 6x6.. I still think its too big, and am leaning again back to two axles... Draft one tho so a little way to go yet!

Originally Posted by Sitec

So, here's the nearest pic Ive found so far of what I'm planning. Hoping for the box to be a bit lower and better styled, and with the trucks I've found, there's a chance it'll end up as a 6x4 initially before becoming a 6x6!! Overkill??

Have you considered looking at an ex-Dakar rally type assistance truck? They're generally 6x6 and well setup suspension wise and most have under-chassis air tanks, huge fuel capacity, water tanks, air plumbed to all wheels, setup for twin spares, etc. The roll cage would be a good measure and the bodies would be very easily turned into a camper. They've had an easy life since 2008 when the Dakar moved to South America as virtually all the service route is tar-sealed main highways. They'd make a good base I think. Plenty of MANs, not sure I've seen too many Mercs but never really looked myself. Not sure about 120kph, as the service route speeds are always limited to 90kph, but I suspect both of trucks I was passenger in would be easily capable of good speeds.