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Hi guys, been a long time with no update. Once the war broke out I was kind of deflated and wanted to just abandon the project as there was no end goal. Since the war is still going on Ladoga is off the cards for a very long time. However I have managed to finish the truck to some extent and am now looking for other events that it may be able to be used in here in the UK and around Europe. Being a full body truck built around 33” tyres the events are limited. So far only Rally Breslau is coming up. Perhaps anyone else would be interested in going this year, would be good to get more than one team out there. Or would it be complete madness to compete in something like that with a full body disco 2……? Anyway here are some pictures of some of the build process.

Unfortunately I am double booked for those dates. Got an event on at the mountain circuit in Andorra.

Maybe we can get a few people from here that are interested and have a go next year?

Good Morning guys, As you are aware I was unable to go to Ladoga this year due to the war/political situation. As a result of this the build has ground to a halt with lots of expensive parts sitting in my garage/living room and the truck looking very sad for itself. With the way the Russian media is portraying NATO/rest of Europe I do not think it will be possible or wise to attempt to go next year or even several years after. There is a lot of hate and British number plates will only get you more trouble. Are there any events which I could do with my truck in Europe next year? It seems like there is nothing suitable in the UK other than pay and play mud pits or winch challenge events which my disco is not suitable for. I am interested in trophy raids, punch hunts and other events of that sort of style. Basically is there a Ladoga style event somewhere that isn't a war zone or political nightmare? Thanks.

I am going to continue, too much invested already to stop. Really hope it all works out very soon and the shooting stops. Hopefully fingers crossed for next year.

So the latest developments are very worrying....... I am going to continue building in a hope that it is all resolved quickly, but the current situation really puts a spanner in the works. I really thought that COVID would be the main issue, how very wrong I was.....

Those look amazing! Can’t wait to get my hands on them haha

Oh yeah, it’s nowhere near finished. Just a progress shot from tonight. Bottom tubes, towing eyes, plate infills and strengthening parts to go on still. Yes this is ERW. The roll cage is going to be CDS.

Some more bumper spam.

Thanks. 3.2mm

Made some progress on the winch bumper. The JD squared model 32 is a hell of a tool once you work out how to use it. Bent up 2” 3.2mm tube with relative ease and very good accuracy. I only have a small single garage so excuse the mess and the dark outdoor shots. All the work happens on the driveway. (My neighbours love me 😂)

Thanks for the info guys. 6 mounting points? I can only see 4 on the front chassis legs. I will put extra on the crossmember just to be sure. It’s so annoying that the TDS with the BOW motor is just 30mm too wide. But that stall info looks promising. @Daan the 300M rear shafts came from @Hybrid_From_Hell recommendation. I have 0 experience with any uprated landrover components. So if I can get away with the 4340 that would be great as they are available and a lot cheaper. Cage components ordered yesterday. Looking forward to trying out the bender.

I do. But I am currently getting Winchester gears to build an updated transfer box with an Ashcroft ATB centre diff

Got them ordered, thanks for the link. I need to hold out for the 300M rear tough. Worst case I will have 2WD