Hi guys,
i started with a new build based an past expriences in terms of vehicle and travel, so after 1.5 years of research and parts accumulation, here we go: tiger2.0 will (hopefully) be the HeavyDuty version of our current tigerbus, which has traveled with us a few ten thousand kilometers and will continue to do so. For more advanced stuff with deeper mud, snow and water aswell as extremer temperatures we're in the process of mating a few of our favourite vehicles into one.
Quick facts for now:
* Volvo C304/TGB13 6x6 chassis, custom 5.99 ratio portal axles.
* VW T3 syncro double cab
* custom sandwhich camper box or flatbed (interchangeable) in the rear
* Toyota 12H-T engne with H55F gearbox (4ltr direct injection turbo diesel with inline pump, 5sp gearbox 1:2 reduction)
* 37x12.5R17 tires on custom 9x17 steel wheels
* complete disc brake conversion
* ...
* main goal: stay within 3.5tons limits...
That's the main outline of this experiment, will try to keep the English speaking world updated via this thread, German version via IG16-Forums here. A nice mixture can be found on facebook Full details will _eventually_ end up on our website...
Right now we're looking at this:
Making space for what's to come... long live the Recipro saw!
A few beams to strengthen while cutting it up...
The hydraulic lift from China... what would we do without it?!
Wheel needs to be removed to clear the lift...
A lot f work left, but good start. Cabin will end up some 15cm closer to the frame, final vehicle height estimated to be ~2.40m.
So long,
.martin
P.S.: Funny fact: The double can is a re-import from SWEDEN and already has a Volvo steering wheel fitted by the previos owner. Yay.
i started with a new build based an past expriences in terms of vehicle and travel, so after 1.5 years of research and parts accumulation, here we go: tiger2.0 will (hopefully) be the HeavyDuty version of our current tigerbus, which has traveled with us a few ten thousand kilometers and will continue to do so. For more advanced stuff with deeper mud, snow and water aswell as extremer temperatures we're in the process of mating a few of our favourite vehicles into one.
Quick facts for now:
* Volvo C304/TGB13 6x6 chassis, custom 5.99 ratio portal axles.
* VW T3 syncro double cab
* custom sandwhich camper box or flatbed (interchangeable) in the rear
* Toyota 12H-T engne with H55F gearbox (4ltr direct injection turbo diesel with inline pump, 5sp gearbox 1:2 reduction)
* 37x12.5R17 tires on custom 9x17 steel wheels
* complete disc brake conversion
* ...
* main goal: stay within 3.5tons limits...
That's the main outline of this experiment, will try to keep the English speaking world updated via this thread, German version via IG16-Forums here. A nice mixture can be found on facebook Full details will _eventually_ end up on our website...
Right now we're looking at this:
Making space for what's to come... long live the Recipro saw!
A few beams to strengthen while cutting it up...
The hydraulic lift from China... what would we do without it?!
Wheel needs to be removed to clear the lift...
A lot f work left, but good start. Cabin will end up some 15cm closer to the frame, final vehicle height estimated to be ~2.40m.
So long,
.martin
P.S.: Funny fact: The double can is a re-import from SWEDEN and already has a Volvo steering wheel fitted by the previos owner. Yay.