Tam expedition truck

[Dimen]

Hi!

Well, it is time I show you my latest project - expedition truck "Tamara"

Tech details:
year: 1984
Mark: Tam 110 T BV - our local producer of military trucks
Chassis: russian - front an rear leaf springs
Engine: aircooled Magirus Deutz, 110 hp

Cost and time:
truck - 3300 € - 4125 US
cabin - 1000€ - 1250 US
material for modification - aprox. 5000€ - 6250 US
aprox. 800 work hours till now
6 months / every afternoon non stop

Measures: H:3.2m W: 2.2m L: 5.2m

 

[mtnbike28]

welcome

Welcome to expo and cool looking truck. I like the box look... and it's expo white ; )

 

[Lynn]

Very cool truck!

Hope you can post more pictures of your adventures, as well.

 

[haven]

Welcome to ExPo!

Are TAM trucks often found for sale in good condition in Russia?
Is it difficult to find spare parts? What's your top speed on the
highway?

TAM trucks are often used by fire brigades, as well as the military.

 

[Dimen]

TAM was produceing trucks in Slovenia (former Yugoslavian - YU republic) mainly for YU military purposes. Also in small quantitys for fire brigades and electric companys. I dont belive that truck is available in russia because they have enough of their own production. Tam was producing trucks only by licence.

Truck has 5 gears.
It can go 100km/h (62 m/h), but cruising speed is from 80 - 90 km/h (50-56 m/h). Consumption is from 18 - 22 litres/100km - (14-15 mpg).

Parts are available in our local part shops. I don't know for other countries. Magirus Deutz engines was mass produced till early 90-this. I believe parts should not be a problem. Than again, it is an aircooled engine which is very basic. No water pumps, no complicated water cooling sistem, no radiators. Only one oil thermostat which is leting oil to spin air ventilator (visko). Engine is runing without any electricity.

One more feature I did not mention: it also has self inflating tire system. Preasure can be adjustet while driveing from 1.5 bar to 5 bar.

 

[juha_teuvonnen]

TAM is a close relative of GAZ-66 which are plentiful in Russia. The Russian vehicle comes with a petrol v8 engine.

 

[Dimen]

Some update's of last 6 months:

 

[02TahoeMD]

Nice update....very, very cool rig. Love it!

 

[LocalmotionSC]

more pics of the interior please. this thing is sweet

 

[tamtruck]

more pic too

can we have more pic .. im just buying a few tam trucks to sell in the UK 6x6 and 4x4

 

[Dimen]

Latest expedition to Libya: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cke7k_vHLLU"]YouTube - Libya raid 2010[/ame]

 

[Brian McVickers]

Wow!
What a great collection of vehicles you guys had on your trip!

 

[Overland Hadley]

Thanks for sharing the video. I really enjoyed watching it.

 

[Dimen]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfHkeFKvKmk"]YouTube - Libya ATV 2010[/ame]

 

[Dimen]

Tunisia Raid 2011