This hard worker KamAZ has almost turned into a pile of scrap metal, but the father and son craftsmen bought it from the previous owner and completely restored it. We invite you to look at a detailed photo report on the restoration of KamAZ.
Since the father and son are farmers, they needed a truck for work. After some thought, we decided to buy KamAZ. Since money was tight, they had no way to buy a moving truck.
As a result of a search in neighboring villages, they purchased a KamAZ, converted from an onboard 53212. The condition of the car is shown in the photo, the cabin is rotten through and through, the body with the left side piled up inside, without a tailgate, there is rust all over.
After much thought and comparing the costs of repairing our cabin, we ended up buying a cabin for dismantling in more or less normal condition.
They replaced the old rotten cabin, but it also needed repairs. It all started with replacing the thresholds and partly the bottom, and then it turned out that the bottom of the windshield frame along with the amplifier had rotted, they bought a new amplifier and cut the frame from the old cabin, in order to save money, it was surprisingly intact.
Cabin repair.
- Primer, painting.
The interior was remodeled, the door cards, steering wheel, gear knob were reupholstered in leatherette, not expensive, but made with your own hands. I also made a wide sofa with my own hands, instead of a passenger seat, and under it there were drawers.
- The cabin looked normal.
- The body was welded in the required places and painted in the same way.
- The engine, gearbox, and hydraulics were put in order.
- Everything is working.
- The body was welded and painted.
- As a result, father and son managed to repair the KamAZ, and now the dump truck has found a new life and is working in the fields.
Source: https://avto-samodelki.ru/vosstanovlenie-kamaza-svoimi-rukami.html
Truck tuning
The concept of “tuning” itself meant independent modification of the car in order to correct factory defects. This could be an improvement in brake performance or an increase in engine power.
Nowadays, tuning has become a much more capacious concept. It means not only internal, but also external improvement.
Initially, it was mainly sports car enthusiasts who were interested in tuning, but gradually truck drivers also became interested in this type of activity. Tuning is most loved in America, where it is often the case that trucks and vans look like apartments on the inside, but on the outside they look like a work of art. But our drivers do not lag behind and also “pump up” their trucks.
Tuned trucks
External and internal
Nobody wants their truck to look unkempt. Few people will like it if it is unproductive and not suitable for long driving. Therefore, tuning is done both from the outside and from the inside of the vehicle.
What is inside the truck completely determines its operation. But drivers also need comfort. Therefore, internal tuning has many directions:
- Installation of automatic climate control, which will allow you to conveniently regulate the temperature.
- Installation of audio and video equipment. Truckers often install powerful radios that have a long range.
- Various improvements and modifications to the “insides” of the truck. For example, an engine brake that takes the load off the service brakes, a jost fifth wheel for greater maneuverability control.
- Improving the interior space: refrigerators, some household appliances, as well as sleeping places.
This is only a small part of all internal tuning possibilities. A lot of accessories and fittings for it are sold at different prices.
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Did you know? In some countries, they organize full-fledged exhibitions with trucks to demonstrate the internal tuning of their cars.
External tuning of a truck is a true art. The vehicle body is like a large canvas on which you can create artistic masterpieces.
But external tuning is not limited to just the outside view; it, just like the internal one, can be useful. For example, applying protective coatings helps prevent dirt from sticking to the body, or window tinting prevents the sun from blinding the driver.
Light
LED tuning is the installation of lighting for the wheels, underbody and luggage compartment, additional tail lights for a semi-trailer.
Firstly, it is aesthetically pleasing. Secondly, such additional equipment will help improve safety. After all, then in the dark the truck is visible from everywhere.
LED tuning of a truck
Airbrush
If you want your car to be the brightest and most eye-catching, then use airbrushing. All kinds of drawings with inscriptions seem to be asking to be applied to the huge body.
Airbrush drawing on a truck
Beautiful girls, cowboys, superheroes, scenes from films, wild animals (in our country often bears), nature, complex symbols, funny inscriptions, fruits and vegetables - all this can be seen on trucks. There are many photos and videos showing the most beautiful and interesting works.
Most people like to use airbrushing on trucks in Pakistan and the USA.
Film
Truck branding is not uncommon. Vinyl film is suitable for advertising.
For drivers, advertising truck wraps can bring in a little extra income.
The technology of wrapping a truck with vinyl film is not as simple as it seems. This must be done in a special room where a certain temperature and humidity will be maintained and the necessary lighting will be provided. If this is not done, then at the first frost the film will fall off.
Wrapping a semi-trailer with vinyl film
Components
Most often, for tuning trucks, special chrome linings for the cabin, suction cups for tinting, LEDs, various visors, mirrors and even spoilers are used.
Prices for such tuning elements vary. But the pleasure is still not cheap.
Main technical characteristics of GAZelles
For the above reasons and many more, short body models are very successful. The volume of such cars is about 18 cubic meters, while for 6-meter bodies this figure reaches 33 meters.
The latter type of car is more maneuverable in traffic jams, it is capable of generating greater profits compared to shorter models, but this still does not affect its popularity.
All parts of such a body carry less load, so their lifespan is significantly longer than that of shortened models. The frame can last for ages if it is not loaded with weight exceeding 1500 kg.
The engine can travel from 250 thousand km without repair. Body models may differ in height. This indicator depends on the structure frame.
Experts recommend using an extended body for work, because the hydraulic structure requires certain dimensions that will allow the installation of both the cabin and the system that will control it.
The GAZelle booth can be from 175 to 220 cm in height - the cubic capacity depends on the size of this value. This volume allows you to accommodate utensils from a 3-room apartment.
If the height of the GAZelle reaches 2 meters, you can safely place a refrigerator or cabinet in it in a vertical position.
Four-meter gazelles are actively used when transporting construction materials. Often, channels and metal profiles cannot be folded during transportation, so it is advisable to use 4-meter GAZelles.
When designing a dump truck yourself, it is better to make open cabins , since the height of the bunkers must be calculated by engineers, because otherwise the dump truck may overturn at one moment.
In order to avoid such an incident, it is enough to follow only a few simple rules.
Types of truck tuning
The most obvious division is internal and external tuning. But his views don’t end there. A clearer division is low, medium and high tuning.
- Small. This type includes the installation of additional rear wings, spoilers, and lights. As well as LEDs, airbrushing, film, tinting with suction cups on the truck and much more. That is, small tuning works with what is outside.
- Average. This is a change in the appearance of the interior. Average tuning includes additional mechanisms that improve the dynamic qualities of the vehicle.
- High. Improves vehicle controllability. This type also includes the previous two.
A combination of several types of tuning
Suspension
KAMAZ-55102 does not have a smooth ride; the car shakes violently, which negatively affects ride comfort and cargo safety.
You can improve the quality of movement in the following ways:
- Increasing the length of the front suspension. This will increase the vehicle's maneuverability and reduce its sagging under load. The standard springs are removed and larger analogues are installed. The springs are duplicated by long shock absorbers. Preliminary calculations should be carried out so as not to reduce the stability of the vehicle. A suspension that is too high puts additional pressure on the axle.
- Strengthening the rear suspension. An additional sheet is installed or parts are completely replaced. You can raise the rear of the car even more with the help of plastic inserts, giving an additional 3-5 cm.
To modernize KamAZ, individual parts or ready-made kits are purchased. They include springs, springs, shock absorbers, bushings and gaskets. Such a kit will save the car owner from searching for the necessary spare parts, wasting time and possible inconsistencies during assembly.
Independent and professional tuning
You can tune it yourself, but only carefully. If you have skillful hands, a comfortable place to work, and you know where to get good quality equipment, you can get down to business.
There are many educational videos on the Internet that will tell you where to start and how to continue. For example, you can see how to do interior tuning with your own hands here:
It is best to work on your own only with small and medium tuning, without affecting the engine. High tuning is suitable for you if you are already a professional.
The salon can do whatever your heart desires, but at a serious price. Tuning a truck is always hard, voluminous work that requires a lot of effort, so the cost of remodeling is quite high. Professionals are ready to work with both Russian trucks and foreign cars.
The cost of creating a dump truck from a GAZelle
If we talk about prices, it is worth noting that doing the work yourself is much cheaper, because the costs relate only to consumables and necessary parts.
The average price for services for creating a dump truck from a GAZelle varies from 60 to 100 thousand rubles.
Creating a dump truck yourself will cost about 20 thousand , provided that high-quality, expensive and new parts are purchased. A very noticeable difference.
Particularly advanced users recommend completely redoing the negative wires to the frame and engine, because during active use they can simply burn out. To prevent this problem from happening, it is necessary to install thicker wires.
To ensure that there is no load on the body lift button, it is recommended to install a high-quality solenoid that will act as a relay.
The fixation of the body depends on the hydraulic coupling, so you should change the spring to a weaker one. This solution will allow you to lift up to two tons of net weight.
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Restrictions
All transport transformations must not violate existing rules and regulations. That is, any major changes to the truck must be inspected and documented, otherwise you will be in trouble.
Russian law stipulates that the driver of a vehicle is responsible for using a vehicle that has been converted but has not received a safety certificate.
In addition to internal changes, you cannot install other equipment or remove existing equipment without checking. It is prohibited to change lighting devices, as well as make changes to the chassis of the truck.
Even a tinted truck can raise additional questions from law enforcement officials. Any major change, either internally or externally, may be considered a violation of the rules, so it is always best to consult with a lawyer.
If you have a Volvo or a Russian tractor, you can create a high-tech work of art from a boring gray vehicle that will be pleasant to be in. The good thing about tuning is that it has variety, which means that every driver can find in this activity something that will turn his car into a more advanced version of itself.
How to make a dump truck from a GAZelle with your own hands?
Not only the services of heavy-duty dump trucks, but also light-duty solutions are gaining in demand.
The absolute leader in this segment of the Russian market is GAZelle. Without her participation, it is impossible to imagine either an office or apartment move.
This model is capable of extremely quickly delivering cargo from one point to another; with the help of such transport you can transport products, bulk and construction materials, electronics, household appliances and much more. It is for this reason that most entrepreneurs and private drivers prefer to use this model.
Thanks to its convenient dimensions, this model can easily drive up to the entrance of a house for loading furniture and things. In addition, the manufacturer produces a huge number of modifications that can be convenient and beneficial in certain situations.
The length of the body can reach 6 meters , while the minimum modification is only 3 meters. GAZelles with a short body are more in demand today.
This may be due to the congestion of city streets and the impassability of some areas, but short bodies with lighter weight are purchased more often than other variations.
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Models with 6-meter bodies are capable of transporting up to 1.1 tons of cargo. If the car is equipped with a methane gas pump, this figure is reduced to 700 kilograms.
Cabin
Most often, a truck is converted into a pickup truck by removing the bulky body from the frame. To match this style, you should start improving the cabin outside and inside.
For this purpose, the following modifications are carried out:
- Replacing the bumper and radiator grille. A wide product with fangs and powerful headlights is installed. Depending on the chosen design, the bumper is coated with nickel or black powder paint. The radiator grille is made independently from stainless steel rods or purchased at a specialized store.
- Soundproofing of the cabin. The old coating is removed and a multilayer material with shielding aluminum foil is glued in its place. Leather or its substitute is attached to the outside. The lower part of the cabin is covered with mastic, which absorbs noise that occurs while driving.
- Seating improvements. You can limit yourself to replacing the upholstery with a new material that is wear-resistant. It is advisable to remove the sofa with dented springs and put in its place new pneumatic chairs with adjustment and armrests.
- Installation of a modern audio system. There is enough space in the cabin to install powerful speakers that create surround sound. The control panel is well complemented by a satellite navigator.
- Furniture arrangement. The best option is a shelf located above the windshield. For ease of use, its doors are made in a sliding version. A chest is placed next to the driver's seat for storing various small items.
If this does not contradict current traffic rules, then fairings and LED strips are attached to the outside of the cab.
Cabin
Most often, a truck is converted into a pickup truck by removing the bulky body from the frame. To match this style, you should start improving the cabin outside and inside.
For this purpose, the following modifications are carried out:
- Replacing the bumper and radiator grille. A wide product with fangs and powerful headlights is installed. Depending on the chosen design, the bumper is coated with nickel or black powder paint. The radiator grille is made independently from stainless steel rods or purchased at a specialized store.
- Soundproofing of the cabin. The old coating is removed and a multilayer material with shielding aluminum foil is glued in its place. Leather or its substitute is attached to the outside. The lower part of the cabin is covered with mastic, which absorbs noise that occurs while driving.
- Seating improvements. You can limit yourself to replacing the upholstery with a new material that is wear-resistant. It is advisable to remove the sofa with dented springs and put in its place new pneumatic chairs with adjustment and armrests.
- Installation of a modern audio system. There is enough space in the cabin to install powerful speakers that create surround sound. The control panel is well complemented by a satellite navigator.
- Furniture arrangement. The best option is a shelf located above the windshield. For ease of use, its doors are made in a sliding version. A chest is placed next to the driver's seat for storing various small items.
If this does not contradict current traffic rules, then fairings and LED strips are attached to the outside of the cab.
Pickup cab
The cabin was used from the ZIL 131, in the northern version (former polar drilling station). The fitting showed that the cabin refused to fit into its proper place, so the author had to subject it to a major alteration. The bottom and power structures of the cabin were redone, in addition, the pedal mounting unit was moved 150 millimeters forward.
Zil-130 the very beginning of the project
It was decided to use the box formed as a result of reconstruction as a container for multimedia systems, and a subwoofer also found its place there. The top of the box is closed with an aluminum lid, on which there is an armrest with a glove compartment and places for glasses.
The instrument panel was taken from an American donor, the glass was removed from it and the dimensions of the body were changed to fit the Zilov panel, after which the plexi protection was cut out, and the entire structure was installed in its original place in the ZiL cabin. The front bumper is homemade, with peculiar angular shapes. The base of the bumper is a spatial welded structure made of a square pipe, covered with sheet metal. Fangs brought to the desired shape are attached to the bumper - an integral attribute of the ZIL. Decorative moldings are installed on the front side of the bumper.
The truck's original fenders were rebuilt and welded to the body
To make the cab more consistent with the image of an American pickup truck, the front fascia and fenders were carefully fitted and then welded together. After this, the welds and other surfaces were puttied and sanded.
Restoration of the ZIL-131 car
The craftsmen completely restored the ZIL-131 army truck and brought it to perfect condition.
The car was produced in 1985 and was purchased from the storage of a military unit. The condition of the truck was satisfactory, but it was decided to do a complete restoration of the vehicle. The photo below shows a detailed photo report on the repair and restoration work of the army ZIL-131. Original condition of the car.
Next, the disassembly process began, body parts and cladding were sent for sandblasting.
The first step was to prepare and paint the frame.
We went through and repaired all the bridges.
Next came the turn of the engine and gearbox, everything was completely repaired.
The assembly process continues.
The cabin was completely repainted and new electrical wiring was installed.
New tires were installed.
And here it is, a beautiful, fully restored ZIL-131 army truck.
Hot rod from ZIL - that's POWER! (55 photos + project description)
Do you remember how it all began. sang in one song)) So I decided to lay out the stages of the long journey, not all, selectively the key points. At heart I have always been for classic American cars. Among their obvious advantages, the colossal reliability of all components and assemblies stood out - what is needed to build a powerful one. very powerful car. There were various versions of the “Americans,” but all of them were either prohibitively expensive or killed in the trash.
Here I want to say a huge thank you to Danila, the owner of the car pictured above, for selling it to me!
In the photo, the Ford E-250 (Econoline) is a classic American Full Size Van, almost 6 meters long and a little over 2 meters wide. The curb weight of the vehicle is 2300 kg. The modest load capacity predetermined the powerful spar frame, durable automatic transmission, rear axle, and 4.2-liter engine. This machine is not only a great gift for my birthday, but also a great base for a project.
My donor is a car with a difficult fate. After tuning the interior, which was of very high quality and expensive, this van began to leak. steering gear. A trip to the service... kind craftsmen with the words “everything is ready.” trip home, speed 140, turn, the steering wheel turns freely from the wheels. braking, flying into a deep ditch, turning over and riding on the roof between pines and birches (it was winter.). It turned out that the “master” forgot to tighten the steering shaft bolt. )( )( )( )( How everything turned out, I still don’t know.
When it came to transportation, they started calling tow trucks and no one could help except. guys in a huge all-wheel drive KAMAZ! This was their first trip; they had just bought a car.
Important TOP 5 series of American agricultural combines New Holland
The body gave way, so it was completely dismantled
The frame is a little rusty
Preparing for disassembly and cleaning of rye
Before trying to tighten the body of the Volga, is it funny?
From the geological exploration base I bought a cabin from a polar drilling station, they built it directly from the car (Zil 131). Since 1976, the car has worked all its life at the pole, had double glazing with an alcohol layer, bars on the windows, fur insulation of the interior, etc. rotten bottom =) I even found ancient rusty ice breaks in the cabin
It’s uncomfortable to sit in Zilu, let alone ride, especially with my height (1.89 m). The pedal assembly is moved forward by 15 cm, it has become much easier! If you move back, you can cross your legs, but if you straighten your legs, then, for example, I can’t reach the pedals))
We lowered the rear suspension by 6 cm by altering the spring earrings. Now 130th uniform height)
Regarding the pendants. It is impossible to make the car lower. The frame is indeed very bulky, the cabin is fixed at the minimum possible height. The front springs are cut into one and a half turns. First they cut off more and... the car rested on the bump stops (( I had to redo it. Such is the kinematics of the suspension that with this option the minimum permissible travel is maintained. The rear part was somewhat easier, but I had to work hard. Firstly, it was very difficult to unscrew the earring fastening bolts that had soured in the bushings. Secondly, I was just lucky that there was available steel necessary to maintain the strength of the thickness. And one more thing - due to the long base and design features of the machine’s mounting, the resulting ground clearance is minimal, with less I simply won’t leave the garage, I’ll hang on my belly halfway to victory)) )
As a result, the height of the Zil is 1.90 m, the standard Zil is 2.40, so the difference is no less than half a meter) On the wheels, they decided to leave these rims in front, but slightly widen the track by using spacers, the tires will be 245/75/16, but there will be unwelding at the rear and tires around 295-315/70/R16. It should look good.
The exhaust is as simple as 5 kopecks, two 63 pipes go into a Ø76mm can, the difference in length was made intentionally so that the sound would be bububoo)) The material is stainless steel, we don’t make it from anything else!
Dad said that I gave my car a hard time to tinker with one person and made me a wonderful front bumper as a gift)
