1980 Ford Colonia Schnibbelmobil semi truck - photo

1980 Ford Colonia Schnibbelmobil semi truck built for a German aluminum foundry.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...579#post123179
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...781#post190500
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...927#post164181
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...691#post167156
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...883#post190851

How neat is that !! I really like it. Some real engineering and fabrication skills.

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Originally Posted by mdhatter3

How neat is that !! I really like it. Some real engineering and fabrication skills.

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And driving skill, I imagine.

Neil

Cool!:clapping:

There was a time when some thought this was a good idea.

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Originally Posted by jimfols

There was a time when some thought this was a good idea.

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It is a good idea, though in very limited circumstances. Very large transport companies still use similar trucks in a sort-of stoker position at the rear and sometimes midpoint of a long load.

Neil