Storm Chaser's TIV
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Storm Chaser's TIV
Anybody watching Discovery Channels Storm Chasers.
The film maker who chases tornados built himself a Tornado Intercept Vehicle - or TIV.
He used an F350 chassis and built a custom body to withstand tornado winds.
He should get in touch with the powers that be at FoMoCo and work a deal for a new chassis/cab. (the tiv looks like it needs help).
It worked for Mike Rowe. (dirty jobs)
A couple of hours of exposure every week can't be too bad.
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What else can you say about a truck that can stand up to a tornado?
The film maker who chases tornados built himself a Tornado Intercept Vehicle - or TIV.
He used an F350 chassis and built a custom body to withstand tornado winds.
He should get in touch with the powers that be at FoMoCo and work a deal for a new chassis/cab. (the tiv looks like it needs help).
It worked for Mike Rowe. (dirty jobs)
A couple of hours of exposure every week can't be too bad.
and
What else can you say about a truck that can stand up to a tornado?
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the TIV is more of a tank than a truck.... http://www.hprcc.unl.edu/nebraska/to...-vehicles.html
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The TIV is actually built on an F-450 chasis. According to the discovery channel storm chaser site, the original TIV is scheduled to be placed in 'reserve' or 'backup mode' and replaced by a dodge 3500 tandem axel contraption. An artist's rendition is on the site as well and it resembles a 6 wheel flying saucer.
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