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There's a traction expert on here already (I've seen he has a Big 6 in his signature).

Tractions were built in all sorts of configurations. I'm not sure if the 2 door hard tops and convertibles were factory built or not. They made all sorts of models, there was 6 cylinder versions ( Big 6 ), there was even V8 prototypes. 9 seaters, hatchbacks, small bodies, big bodies.

It's a different scene to the current stuff. After market specialist coach builders seem to like them. eg:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/04/205.jpg

chapron convertibles (decapotable or whatever they call them) and now worth hundreds of thousands of $$$.

It wasn't just for fashionable cars such as coupes and convertibles. google "tissier" if you want to see some weird and functional vehicles ...

eg:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/04/206.jpg

car carriers

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/04/207.jpg

I think dozens of these used to carry the newspapers all over the country at high speed each morning.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/04/208.jpg

what would be better than hydraulic suspension if you have been severely injured :wasntme:

seeya,
Shane L.

Those with three or four rear axles must be pigs to turn around. My 130 is bad enough. Or do they have rear steer? They do look snazzy though.
Don.

Being front wheel drive would alleviate that issue to a large degree, Don. The rear axles would drag sideways easier than driven wheels.

I have no idea how you would turn them. I imagine the forces involved while turning with it loaded would be enormous. If you look, the wheels are tiny. Probably very narrow ... maybe 10" mini sized wheels. I'm guessing the idea is if you put the rear suspension level on "low", and the front axle on "high" ... the back edge of the bed will touch the ground. Being very narrow small tires should allow you to drag them with less effort to turn (as with three axles, you would need to be dragging at least two.

I imagine you would be forever setting the rear to "high" suspension to clear gutters and dips. I'm guessing they are still better than trucks and trailers in tight spots to maneuver (I'm guessing the equivalent in australia is a very small flat try truck).

I find watching my car trailer being backed quite scary. You can see the tires being pealed from the rims as it tries to drag an axle. Imagine 3 axles :eek:

seeya,
Sahne L.

I'd be surprised if there wasn't some form of rear wheel steering... makes no sense to 'not' have flexibility there... Unless the vehicles only travel in a straight line ! :angel:
The logical setup would be along the lines of the traditional 'Tag' axle, usually the rearmost (of two) which can be lifted clear of the road... to effectively shorten the wheelbase and reduce wear when not loaded.

The rear most wheels may steer, either positively from the steering box (not hard to do on that model I'd imagine) or as a simple castor set up. Both methods are common on single drive, three axle prime movers in Europe.

Love that Jeep article, what a machine.

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Love that Jeep article, what a machine.

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Have you ever looked at dirt everyday on the motor trend youtube channel? They often have interesting old american "flat fender" (gotta love americanized sayings) type 4wds on it.

seeya,
Shane L.

Now I'll be in even more trouble Shane.
Apparently,,, I spend waaayyyyy to much time on the net as it is,, who'd have thunk it :angel:




Now for episode 2 :D

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Originally Posted by Chops

Now I'll be in even more trouble Shane.
Apparently,,, I spend waaayyyyy to much time on the net as it is,, who'd have thunk it :angel:




Now for episode 2 :D

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Whatever you do, dont' start watching the roadkill episodes then .... The roadkill guys and dirt everyday is about the only stuff I watch. Real down to earth guys not wanting to talk about how great there brand name/expensive cars/parts are. They have way to much fun really for a youtube show :)

seeya,
Shane L.