🔧We're turning our Chinese mini truck into an off-road recovery vehicle.
🔥We face challenges like freezing temperatures and being out of wood for heat.
🏎️Our timeline is tight, but we're determined to take the mini truck to the off-road games.
🔩We use a section of the F350 frame to create motor mounts for the mini truck.
🛠️We build a cradle to support the oil pan and add rigidity to the frame.
What challenges did you face during the transformation process?
—We faced freezing temperatures and ran out of wood for heat, and our timeline was tight.
What modifications did you make to the mini truck?
—We used a section of the F350 frame to create motor mounts and built a cradle for the oil pan.
Why did you choose to participate in the off-road games?
—We wanted to showcase our transformed mini truck and test its off-road capabilities.
What is the purpose of the cradle you built?
—The cradle adds rigidity to the frame and protects the motor mounts and engine block during off-roading.
How did you overcome the challenges you faced?
—We found resourceful solutions, like using a different heat source and getting the necessary bolts.
00:00We're turning our Chinese mini truck into an off-road recovery vehicle.
00:09We faced challenges like freezing temperatures and being out of wood for heat.
01:29Our timeline is tight, but we're determined to take the mini truck to the off-road games.
02:30We used a section of the F350 frame to create motor mounts for the mini truck.
02:48We built a cradle to support the oil pan and add rigidity to the frame.
05:41We tested a battery-powered air compressor and it performed well.
08:02We encountered challenges with the transfer case and had to order a new part.
13:03We went to town to get steel for building a cross member for the transfer case.
