LFS Forum - MAXXX

#1 - bayanofmansorofisky

MAXXX

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:42

Vehicle mod: MAXXX
Details page: https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods/F942A2

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Quote :Huge Truck With a 4WD V8

DESCRIPTION:

Quote :Originally a Ford F650, but modified with extended 6 door crew cabin built on a truck chassis.
4WD V8
5500 KG
Driver Switch support
Lightbar configuration
3 setups : default, offroad & lightbar
4 skins : default, Camo, Police & EMS

Real Life History of the build:

Tropical Cabines was one of the companies impacted by the closure of Ford's production in Brazil. Founded in 1985 in Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná, the company that started by creating double-cabin versions of Ford and Chevrolet pickup trucks ended up specializing in adaptations, whether for style or specific needs of companies and customers.

the F-Maxx, a huge pickup truck measuring 7.5 meters in length and 5.95 m in wheelbase (measurement greater than the entire length of a RAM 1500). And what justifies this is the chassis, which in the last units produced was a Ford Cargo 1723, that is, a truck.
This is the most equipped and luxurious example, with a refrigerator, three sunroofs, WiFi network for up to 55 devices and a sound system with four 10″ subwoofers installed in sealed boxes on the floor. Stainless steel grille, LED headlights from a version of the Ford Ranger that only exists in Europe and 22.5-inch polished aluminum wheels complete the exotic look.
The engine is a six-cylinder Cummins 6.7 turbodiesel. It's the ISB 6.7, basically the same engine as the RAM 2500, accompanied by a 10-speed single-clutch automatic transmission. The final ratio of the differential is lengthened to make the ride more comfortable and (try to) reduce consumption. The suspension still has a truck structure, at the base, with a rigid axle and parabolic springs, but air bags allow you to change the height and make the ride more comfortable.
Inside, the dashboard is from an F-250 with the necessary modifications. That's because it was necessary to install an air parking brake, while in the pickup it was on the pedal. The driving position is as privileged as that of a truck driver, which the F-Maxx is nonetheless. There is good ergonomics and the controls are all very accessible.
there is no F-Maxx like this one, and apparently there won't be any. Tropical Cabines, which produced the pickup, ended its activities due to the end of Ford's production in Brazil.

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