My number 1 vehicle choice for the upcoming Apocalypse
 

Yeah baby, the ZIL 29061 screw drive.




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think it could be made street legal? :D

yes i want one :D

Figures it is a Russian contraption.

Chris Bangle did the body design apparently.

it's to small

i'll take a converted ICBM Missile truck... don't ring me on the radio if you're screwed and out of supplies in yer contraption...

That would be excellent in LA traffic

can you put a turbo on that thing?

Screw the screwdrive. I`ve got better, made in USA:

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Aurel

Did they have to run over the birch trees?

Yes.

And if they hear you complain you are next. :D

Unimog. Duh.

You're all wrong. You want this:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1226233763.jpg

Realistically, I'd attach a huge reserve gas tank to a small ATV.

Not cheap either

Constructed for the 1977 Sci-fi flick, Damnation Alley, the Landmaster cost about $1,200,000 (in 2008 bucks) to build. Fully amphibious, this 12-wheeled monster was no typical movie prop. Popular Science said this of the Landmaster:

Three independent drive sources running from a gasoline power plant. Uses semi truck parts in the drive train. Can operate with the front or rear wheel trinary out of commission. Side and top hatches on the main unit and rear and top on the after section. Full running lights and brake lights for urban street use. External video camera is mounted on the forward pylon located just behind the front top hatch. Could also house the antenna. All pylons are hardened and armored. Can operate in water and will remain sealed when fully submerged. Can float while half full of water.

Is this what you mean? It is the (slightly) famous "Rocket Ship Car" available for rental in NE Ohio.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1226240312.jpg


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Cool, that beat a $500 truck, per the windshield price.

I remember that Damnation Alley vehicle used to sit in a parking lot next to the Hollywood Freeway (across from Universal Studios). I think it sat there for about ten years along with some other movie junk.

I don't get the purpose of the three-wheel clusters on the Damnation Alley thing. Seems overcomplicated to drive with no real benefit.

rock climbing
they pivot

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1226297636.jpg

The artillery observation post for the missiles needs some rethinking.

Sherwood

No, they spin like paddle wheels to traverse water.


Like I said, you need an extra-large gas tank after the apocolypse:

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eerrr no.


i'm thinking bigger, something like this :

http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Trucksho...HEMTT-%201.jpg

or it's bigger Ruskie variant

http://www.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/topol_m/pu.jpg


I'm talking serious house on wheels with room for a pony
extra fuel tanks from that Mad Max car?? haha!!

Advantage ZIL, as you can mince the looters after you crush them. I'm looking for one of these:

http://www.tsunamirock.com/images/Se...all)%20(2).jpg

After the apocalypse, it might be tough to find a mechanic. Best to stick with a Toyota.

.... or tough to find fuel, a nuclear-shielded facility or food. Watching Mad Max frequently doesn't predict the reality of armegeddon.

Sherwood

Do you mean watching Mad Max frequently does not predict the reality or that frequently watching Mad Max does not predict the reality?

I think that frequently watching Mad Max frequently predicts the reality of Armageddon.

Yes, the latter. Thanks for the clarification.

You think getting fuel on a holiday weekend is tough..... try it on any apocalyptic Sunday with Lord Humungous, your friendly gas station attendant.

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Sherwood