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In the meantime, I had realized, when installing the gear shifting tube, that the gearshift shaft on the gearbox was jammed. Hoped that applying air pressure to the circuit would make it unblock… but it did not. In short, I had to open the gearbox to reach the mechanism and the jammed pin to...

At that point, the truck looked pretty good and almost ready to run, right? Just imagine the doors are there. I aligned the wheels and, theoretically and practically, the Merkabah could steer without mechanical problems, if only she could run. The CTIS and the air suspension system needed...

The instrument panel for the central console underwent many changes in its design as it had to match to the growing content of the console. In the end, the final layout seemed to be the best, though the stereo and the speakers had just few millimeters of clearance. You can imagine how bad I...

Maths didn’t work when referring to the amount of electric power the truck would need to run all the systems, and the alternator decided to quit before being put at test. He died most abruptly and had to be replaced for a bigger and more powerful one. The engine had been running for short...

Hi everybody: Well, as some of you know, the work on the truck has never ceased though it has been quite slow, especially the last few months. Just to illustrate what has been done lately, according or not with the plans, and some of the problems I have had to face during this times, I will...

I really hope that you are at present enjoying the sun/sand/crystal clear water/diving. You would actually be nuts if not. Keep the good work. Keep the good and healthy life. Greetings. Pairoa

Hi: Just to add another humble opinion for an interesting open question. If you really like bikes and enjoy riding them, well... carry one and use it everytime you want or need. If you are not a liker... then don't. Which bike? Whatever you like. Be sure to build/buy a nice and tough rack to...

Hi guys: Just to add more information and a little confusion to this topic, I answer the question about what some of trucks that compete in the Dakar use. The three point system in this truck has been custom made by the owners, and it endured three Dakar races and two more as backup truck in...

Hi, Slimjim176: Just cut it, preferably the 10 mm out of both the cross profiles, and not in the middle of the profile, of course, and weld it back together. That's the beauty of steel. Cheers. Pairoa

Hello there: Yes... it is an eternal ongoing project. Unfortunately I have many restrictions, time restrictions mostly, and I haven't had done big progresses. I am a little stuck with electrics and pneumatics, but I am still working on it. Many greetings, Neil, Josst, MadBkr, Sitec and...

Hi, Jonas: I understand your choice of old fashioned steel and admire the way you are putting your truck together. Your skills with the TIG are quite great. Keep up. Pairoa

Hey! You´ve got a very nice toy to play with. Your timeframe is very sportive, as someone told me once upon a time, but I hope you will have enough resources, time and joy making it to endure and accomplish the tasks within time and happyness. Following you with much interest. Let the pictures...

Hi Neil! I think Jonturgeon is talking about these handles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r1MV9sjqLzI/UuhjA63gSoI/AAAAAAAADt0/9uhgYJKBrKM/s640/2651.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YaHprxTkiaU/UuhjCpuXNTI/AAAAAAAADuE/Ilf-O2GmCQY/s640/2652.JPG

Do you have a picture of the system, to see if it is similar to the NG model?

Hi Iain: Good to see you getting through all the troubles with your usual good sense and skills. Good indeed that you were not under the truck when it slipped. At the very beginning I had too a few episodes involving the jacks, and actually I was under the frame when the truck slipped off the...

Hi Neil: Shame that I was on my holidays, riding around and enjoying the beauty of my country, without even thinking on getting into these pages. If you need any help in the future while beeing in Chile send me an email to pairospam@gmail.com and we will see how to do. Kind regards. Pairoa

Czechsix and Sitec: Thanks a lot for your concerns. Well... the truth is that the relationship between the frame and the Box has been a special issue on its own as long as this project has been alive. I have changed my mind at least a couple of times, and it is not said it may not change again...

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Thanks, guys. I plan to finish the truck, make it run on its own wheels and make all the torsion tests to be sure to design and buid a completely free-torsion platform to build the Box upon. The panels are already here at a friend´s place. My father will help me to assemble and furbish the...

Hi: Just a little update to show the present state of the project. You must never loose your faith and keep working no matter what. After many problems an a lot of hard work I put the cabin back on the frame today. Lots of connections to make and lot of fun ahead. I am happy. Cheers. Pairoa