Posted: 10/29/15
First off, what is a ZiL-131? It's a Soviet Union based general purpose 6x6 military truck that began production in 1966 and ended in 1994, with a production run nearing 1,000,000 units. A few other specs include a 6.7ton curb weight, 3.5-5ton maximum load capacity (depending on spec), stretching just over 23', with a span of over 8' and stands nearly 10' tall. Your thoughts are correct.. This is a BIG vehicle! Power plant is a V8 petrol engine that produces a whopping 150hp and reaches a top speed close to 50mph. Speed laws aren't exactly broken here.
Knowing all of this information YouTube channel JoeHoncho set out to build a ZiL-131 using an SCX10 chassis as his base from which he extended that chassis making way from an extra axle, thus creating a 6x6 configuration. There's also a dual motor on a single spur gear setup along with a healthy electronics system that seems to include LED lights and speaker box.
Joehoncho's information:Joehoncho's YouTube Page and Website
This is a must watch!
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