interesting idea - German WWII prime mover

[maddawg308]

Was thinking on the way back from Rausch Creek, all those deuces that get turned into bobbed 4x4s, that there are WAY too many rear axle spares out there compared with the supply of front axles. Then I remembered the guy in MVM that is selling a 5-ton with 4 rear axles, and I started thinking about the WWII German half-track truck prime mover, that had 7 axles in the rear. Well, okay, it was a Christie-type suspension, so it was independent, no axles, but you understand what I am talking about. The bogie wheels were staggered. Perhaps a longer-framed deuce could have up to 7 rear axles installed, with the wheels staggered, first rear axle would have a single hub facing outward, then the #2 rear axle would have a single rim facing inward, etc.

Just a different concept, not sure what kind of traction it would get, or mileage, or the fact now you have 7+1 drive axles instead of the normal 2+1 powered by the same engine, etc.

Thoughts?

 

[broman78]

I would think wit 7 rear axles you would have too much drive train loss by the the time it got to the final axle. i can't see how more that 3 rear axles would be any good.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

What are you going to haul in the bed? An M60 tank? You will probably lose at least 10-15 hp per axle with a corresponding loss in mileage.

 

[srodocker]

i was also thinking of what could you do with all those axles that are being left over from the bob jobs

 

[TIGERFANS2]

What are you going to haul in the bed? An M60 tank? You will probably lose at least 10-15 hp per axle with a corresponding loss in mileage.

I don't know the gentleman but perhaps that's why he's called Maddawg?

 

[rlwm211]

7 rear AXLES??????

I would not want to try to turn it around

Better find a BIG PARKING LOT

RL

 

[atankersdad]

That must of been one long boring ride to get up to 7 axles...

 

[CARNAC]

Turn pike fees would sure be fun with that beast.

 

[oldshep]

just curious what are rear take out axles selling for?

 

[Mark2X2]

Just a different concept, not sure what kind of traction it would get, or mileage, or the fact now you have 7+1 drive axles instead of the normal 2+1 powered by the same engine, etc.

Thoughts?[/quote]

Mike,
I think it would look cool, but.....
Don't know how much time you have spent under your trucks. Looking under mine the transmission and drive line looks heavy enough to do what it's doing and thats about it. You stack 5 more axles behind your stock axles, I don't think your drive line would hold up. If it did, would there be enough power in a 134hp engine to move it. Personally the deuce axles as lite as they are wouldn't worth going through the trouble of making s truck that could carry 17.5 tons CC or 35 tons highway.
But hey don't let me stop you! If you thing it will work go for it!

 

[maddawg308]

No guys, I have no intention of building this. It was just a thought that entered in my head about whether or not it was feasible. I guess it is, but not too useful or efficient.

Thanks for the analysis, guys.

 

[JAYHAWK 1962]

You could power it like some of the tractor pull trucks put a couple of engines together might be interesting looking. Multi fuel, multi engine, multi axle etc.

 

[GoHot229]

Mabe a front engine and a rear engine....................................what !! I didn't think it up..

 

[nofearnohope]

I can't think of a reason to build this other that it would look really cool. I say someone should go for it.

 

[Snarky]

No guys, I have no intention of building this. It was just a thought that entered in my head about whether or not it was feasible. I guess it is, but not too useful or efficient.

Thanks for the analysis, guys.

Oh common, you came up with the idea now you NEED to build it, can't you feel the urge to create? Get with the guy who wants to put a shipping container on the deuce chassis. 7+1 axles and then a 40ft shipping container you could fill with lead. Also take pictures.

 

[rlwm211]

I was pondering this thread and wondered...What if you built a powered trailer???

Like a GAMA GOAT?

 

[Lifer]

Turn pike fees would sure be fun with that beast.

Yeah...but the ICC would love you! Having the weight of the truck and its load spread out over 30 wheels instead of 10 would please them no end.

 

[Jones]

Here ya go, Maddawg...
This something like you had in mind? I'm afraid the Russians beat you to it.

 

[nofearnohope]

That thing is awesome!!

 

[Snarky]

Here ya go, Maddawg...
This something like you had in mind? I'm afraid the Russians beat you to it.

That's the same kind of vehicle they base the scud launcher on, the starting procedure alone is impressive.