This military test vehicle was as an effort to retrofit a M939 chassis over a 6X6 Tatra chassis. When it was built there were no other independent suspensions available in the US. Rather than go with this retrofit design the Marines eventually built a new vehicle, the MTVR (Medium-Tactical-Truck-Replacement) with Oshkosh. I am unsure how many of these prototypes were made.
The truck’s drive-line and suspension are from the Tatra 815. To power this rig a N-14 Cummins mounted to an Allison HD4560P 6 speed trans. The cab and hood have been lifted 3 inches to accommodate the taller motor. The large air tank on the passenger side is for the air starter. The truck is still 24v but the the engine and transmission computers are 12v powered through a DC-DC step down converter. More info on the retrofit program and pictures on Steel Soldiers. I do have the original CTIS components and wheel covers that will go with the truck.
It is currently titled and registered in CA. I had a camper box on the back which has been removed, hence the generator and air compressor. I removed the original bench seat with the battery compartment and added 3 seats and installed the exterior battery compartment. I have used it sparingly in the last few years, only taking it to local car shows. Always generates a ton of interest with its Czech central tube frame and lack of driveshafts and air starter- own something unique!
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