tatra 805 new owner

[tatra813]

Just picked up a "mint" tatra 805 with explorer box on back. Ill post more pics when I actually recieve it in a week.
Im also looking for more info on the 805 model. English manual etc

 

[tatra813]

more pics

 

[duncan]

"Cute" is the word that comes to mind instantly. The wife must love it Shape reminds me a bit of the Gaz66.

Don't know anything about these tatras, so do share as much info as possible!

 

[tatra813]

Yea Ill know more when I get it next week, there are some impressive videos of it on youtube especially in the snow.

 

[czechsix]

Don't know of any available English manual, even though these did make it to the UK, but I do have a Czech workshop manual copy if you need it. They're lots of fun. Always lifting a wheel.

 

[Stalwart]

Cute, but I like the one in your avitar better. As the owner of lots of 6x and 8x vehicles, I think more tires are cooler.

 

[tatra813]

Cute, but I like the one in your avitar better. As the owner of lots of 6x and 8x vehicles, I think more tires are cooler.

I agree the bigger the better for sure, but Ive got lots of huge trucks 6 wheels plus so I wanted to break it up a bit. From what I hear the 805 can hang no problem with unimogs . Ive also got a 406 mog so Ill do some comparing. The drivetrain on the tatras are really unique with independant suspention I cant wait to see how the smaller version does on rough terrain. The expedition box has a wood stove in back so Ill have to put it to work on the fishing trips

 

[tatra813]

I finally got the truck today, wow it is awsome it is probably the smoothest riding truck out of all the vehicles I have including my toyota suv. Ill give you a update when I do some offroad trials. Very unique looking truck no rust at all also.

 

[tatra813]

Don't know of any available English manual, even though these did make it to the UK, but I do have a Czech workshop manual copy if you need it. They're lots of fun. Always lifting a wheel.

Do you know of any other 805s in the u.s.a.?

 

[tamangel]

a couple of vids: nice throaty V8

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1egcbDlXVlc[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9g9WLSsg1Y&feature=related[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjXqe7WbE-k&feature=related[/media]

Mike W

 

[EZFEED]

There are quite a few 805's of different configs here in the states. Cant remember where but some company or organization brought in a bunch for some sort of forestry work or service. Parts to be had....somewhere. Jacques Littlefield could have told you but he's past now.

 

[duncan]

Lovely dude! You're making me yealous, I like that thing a lot. It totally counters all the straight lines in the 813 design with its cute-ness.

 

[tatra813]

Lovely dude! You're making me yealous, I like that thing a lot. It totally counters all the straight lines in the 813 design with its cute-ness.

Its performing very well off road, its fits on all the trails the 813 is too big for.

 

[tatra813]

Anyone know any czech?

The one shifter lever says

v
. (predni)

. (Nahon)


a 2 postion lever. I think it is for locking the axles but now sure yet what it means any help?

 

[tamangel]

On this site

iGoogle

attempting translation of the following from czech to english:

'v predni' comes out as 'in front ' when I tried 'transfer case', it came out as 'případě předání' close to spelling..

found the following by adding an 'i' to 'nahon' , 'v nahoni' comes out to 'the drive' (maybe 'in drive' due to language differences or ???)

I don't speak east bloc, sorry..just looking around on the net..good luck..

Mike

 

[duncan]

Was going to say the same, predni is front, nahon I dont know but seeing as its a 2-position switch it might be "none" ?

 

[duncan]

Its performing very well off road, its fits on all the trails the 813 is too big for.

I found most trails tend to adapt their size to the 813

 

[tatra813]

I found most trails tend to adapt their size to the 813

Yes Ive definitily taken out my share of large trees with no problem!

 

[tatra813]

I am looking for a parts supplier for tatra 805 rubber axle boots. for the half axles. The tatra dealer says they dont have any and to contact a 805 collector club to try and find them....
any ideas on leads for this.

Thanks

 

[unimoger]

If there is a market for them you could try and manufacture or have them made overseas.