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Hey scott
Im going to either make it to the convoy or mogfest....not sure which one yet, it depends on summer scheduling. I just picked up another 813.. great mechanical but needs cab rust work.
Im converting one of my other 813 tatras into a full trials style truck putting a lot of...
Im finally getting motivated to work on the Tatra again. I just put a remote powered battery disconnect. I stripped all the wood off of the bed, pulled all the sides and bowes off. Im converting the exhaust to a strait stack going up, I tore the old one off offroad. Im removing the diesel...
Sounds good. Ive been using 15w40. I didnt think 10w40 was really rated for diesel engines?
On the Pressure regulator/cleaner. Did it take any special parts to rebuild it, or can you wing it with off the shelf parts.
I also want to pull out the stock air/oil filters and put in a paper style modern filter, as soon as I can figure out what would fit in the same air filter compartment.... Anyone have any ideas?
Yea, youve done a detailed job on your truck.....very nice. Nicest one ive seen actually.
Have you done anything in regards to upgrading the fuel system? Im going to move put a fuel tank in the bed of the truck , kind of like the trials trucks and upgrade the fuel system. I also want to...
Thanks!! very detailed response. Im looking into getting a cab. Let me know when you get the tires what kind of pricing you are getting. I would like to buy 8 of them. there are no 1500x21 tires over here that I have found.
The other system I wanted to upgrade was the fuel system...
Duncan.
Now that youve done the cab swap . what is the fastest way to do it. Can you leave all the ctis stuff and batterys in place? Just trying to figure out how many man hours it would take.
thinking about getting one.
Also always looking for tires and I need axle boots for my 805 if you...
You are welcome to come down.....I would like to come to the ralley ....whats info on it?
Ill be at Mogfest also Illl probably bring my 805 and my lohr
Duncan.....your trucks looking great! I took mine out this weekend and got in some gnarly mud holes and soft dirt. I just kept on going and going It still surprised me when I push it these trucks drive like they are on tracks!.....seriously I think this unique drivetrain is what really makes...
I know a guy in the U.S. with a new factory Tatra rear top. Its very expensive I got one for one of my trucks and truthfully I think a nos military top from a 5 ton american truck is better quality and easy to adapt.
also its tons cheaper. Im getting them for $300 the Tatra top was a couple...
A couple of my trucks have the piece you are talking about. I will see if I can get some pics this weekend. I also have a couple different style tailgates between the 3 tatras
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