[DKG]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Why is it called 1 ton, when it is obviously above 2 tons?

Probably refers to the recommended payload?

[DirtyDan]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Why is it called 1 ton, when it is obviously above 2 tons?

Load carrying capacity.

[Gurkha]

Excellent buy, this will be a dream vehicle especially with a HINO W04D turbo in its bay.

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by ex670c

...The 4W73 has a single speed Transfer Case
...

Does that mean that we can shift only to 4L from 2H (there is no 4H) ?

[ex670c]

The Single Speed Transfer Case
2WD > 4WD (engage Front Axle)

[simply_sunny001]

Wonderful buy ARKA

i dont know what else to say but i will be eagerly watching this thread for the restoration process.

its kind of unique to have a daily ride so mammoth as this baby.

and the best part is you can give lift as many people as you wish. hehe

[Guderian]

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Dear Gud., I will give you a hint. You are writing in English, not German. Yes, I know he was a military genius and innovator, I am just tugging on your jack boots a little. Actually, had Hitler won maybe we could easily source some pretty good Mercedes motors, 'ay?

Ah Mein Kamarade, Actually I am writing in Deutsch...but you see you read in Englisch ! And Guderian - he was never a looser though - one of the few who stood up to Hitler and a brilliant tactician ! And yes have you seen the pix of the 1936 Merc the ol' toothbrush mustache had and used to ride open top in - to the Nuremberg rally etc ? Great piece of engineering - am told it's preserved somewhere...
Anyway we can keep discussing these things here till Arka comes up with more ammo and pix on the rebirth of the 1 tonner !

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by ex670c

...Plans

1)Tinkering/Denting & Painting
...

Arka, you probably will have to tell the tinker guys to use higher gauge sheet metal, otherwise they will use the normal sheet metal , which will be thinner.

[ex670c]

1) Front Differential
2) Rear Differential
3) PTO
4) Silencer /Muffler
5) Steering pull-push rod.

[jango]

Arka for the OTR will you be running the 4W73 on petrol or have u already swapped the petrol engine to diesel ?

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by ex670c

1) Front Differential
2) Rear Differential
3) PTO
4) Silencer /Muffler
5) Steering pull-push rod.

Arka, these close up pics are good....the vehicle looks to be in pretty good shape.

Could you also post some pics of the engine bay, if possible?

[esteem_lover]

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Arka, these close up pics are good....the vehicle looks to be in pretty good shape.

Could you also post some pics of the engine bay, if possible?

better still, drive up to pudupet & see it in flesh

[ex670c]

Hi Guys,

Yesterday, I got the brakes overhauled. (Nitrous has the pictures!!!)
1) The Brakes Shoes and Drums very hardly used.
2) The Master Cylinder & Wheel Cylinders are good (no pitting or rusting)
3)The 4W73 has a single master Cylinder like the old JEEPs -- So no Hard Braking, if on of the wheels lock or slip

Front Axle
1) Picked up Front Axle Flanges.
2) The Front Hub Bearing were rusted and cracked, they have been replaced.

Will be fixing up the alternator and cleaning the Sparks and going for a short spin (2lts Petrol)

Regards,

Arka

PS - We started up the engine on Saturday, the P40 runs fine and what a growl!!!

[BWN]

Great job Arka... you have got a wondefull ride. I still remember riding one of these machines with my uncle and during my NCC days. Awesome it is and awesome it will be.

[Steeroid]

Didnt see this thread - a DAILY DRIVE???? This is going to be awesome - it is every little boy's dream come true.



Lovely! Totally out of the box thinking, man!

PS: I guess we will soon know what "Built Like A Tank" really means!