Inspired by the Dakar thread and the Fun/loud/cheap thread. What is out there that combines the Nastiness of the Kamaz truck with semi everyday functionality?
Kamaz
I Keep thinking old Unimog with modern diesel technology.
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Jan. 7, 2010 7:24 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork
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Jan. 7, 2010 7:34 p.m. Woody SuperDork
Pinzgauers show up for sale on the Jeep forum every now and then.
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Jan. 7, 2010 8:30 p.m. aeronca65t HalfDork
If you like big trucks in motorsports, this is The Bee's Knees.!
~Very Cool, In-Truck Road Racing Video~
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Jan. 7, 2010 8:47 p.m. ignorant SuperDork
But seriously nothing that large will be daily driver able..
Besides why a KAMAZ? when DAF, SCANIA and other proper makes are out there... KAMAZ makes old tech vehicles. They throw themselves into the Dakar to drum up sales intersest in the rest of the world.
Proper 4x4's have 4 drive axles..
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Jan. 7, 2010 8:47 p.m. ignorant SuperDork
MrJoshua wrote:
I Keep thinking old Unimog with modern diesel technology.
btw.. the unimog you show isn't really an old one.. That's a fiarly new U300 from the 80's-90's...
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Jan. 7, 2010 9:03 p.m. Dav New Reader
I've never found a cheap Unimog, but then again, I wasn't looking for all that long.
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Jan. 7, 2010 9:09 p.m. thatsnowinnebago Dork
I don't think they exist.
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Jan. 7, 2010 9:11 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork
I really just dig the 4 biiiiig wheels, big front diff, wedge or flat front, bumper at head height, industrial/military look. The idea of being able to have one powerful enough and economical enough to haul a family or tow with just amuses me. So does anything exist about the size of an airport shuttle bus with more overall prowess and a much meaner look?
BTW-I really dig that red Volvo
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Jan. 7, 2010 9:14 p.m. DoctorBlade Reader
Tatra trucks are fun to watch.
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Jan. 7, 2010 9:15 p.m. Dav New Reader
While not huge, an old forward control Jeep, lifted, with big tires might have a similar look... .
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Jan. 7, 2010 9:27 p.m. Woody SuperDork
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Jan. 7, 2010 10:39 p.m. Travis_K Dork
I have seen the tiny unimogs for sale for under $3k, although not in anything near running condition.
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Jan. 8, 2010 4:22 a.m. Jay Dork
Can't go wrong with an old Dodge Power Wagon either.
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Jan. 8, 2010 4:49 a.m. ignorant SuperDork
Jay wrote:
Can't go wrong with an old Dodge Power Wagon either.
I love those things, but DAMN is a nice one expensive.. Holy crap! See the classifieds at www.dodgepowerwagon.com
I always thought an early Dodge town wagon would be a good family hauler, with proper diesel engine of course..
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Jan. 8, 2010 2:26 p.m. ignorant SuperDork
One more silly thought..
since you already have the Disco.. Shouldn't you have an FC101...
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Jan. 8, 2010 5:58 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork
I love this forum!
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Jan. 9, 2010 1:48 a.m. Wally SuperDork
I thought about this on my way to work looking at junk in peoples backyards. it may be the ultimate yard cart.
One Cushman truck:
Maxima v-6 and tranny turned sideways in bed, each output driving a Samurai axle hung from a monster truck style 4 link and coil over setup.
I bet it would be fun for the rest of you life, however short that may become.
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Jan. 9, 2010 2:56 a.m. Luke SuperDork
Probably impossible to find and/or prohibitively expensive, but I've always thought Volvo Suggas were pretty awesome.
Certainly looks nasty.
