Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
06-03-2006, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Hey Marc(or should I say Mick?),
I resisted...
Hey Marc(or should I say Mick?),
I resisted the desire to respond to this. Mostly bcause it is bad form to air dirty laundry from one forum in another. However, my resolve has failed me.
I...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-26-2006, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,873
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
05-22-2006, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,016
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-28-2005, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,414
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-20-2005, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,414
Your clutch brake isn't engaging. Check to see...
Your clutch brake isn't engaging. Check to see how much free play you have at the top of the clutch pedal. If the clutch pedal moves more than an inch without disengaging the clutch, combined with no...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-16-2005, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Uniden=Cobra. Same boards, chasis and cases....
Uniden=Cobra. Same boards, chasis and cases. Knobs and names are the only difference between the radios.
Either one you can't go wrong.
That being said, I don't care for combined function radios....
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-11-2005, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,884
Frame manufacturers will void a warantee if you...
Frame manufacturers will void a warantee if you weld to, cut or drill the flange of the frame. This is because the flange provides the bulk of the strength of the frame. Heat from welding can destroy...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-10-2005, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,999
There have been a few companies experimenting...
There have been a few companies experimenting with air powered disk brake systems for several years.
The problem has been getting the the friction surface large enough to 1)actually stop the rig and...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-09-2005, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,999
I think I see the problem here. You guys are...
I think I see the problem here. You guys are talking about the M2 100 when you mention the M2.
I'm looking at the larger M2 112. Which is available with much larger drivetrains. Including the 450HP...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-09-2005, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,999
Don't get me wrong. I don't doubt for a minute...
Don't get me wrong. I don't doubt for a minute that you'll be happy with the Volvo.
I just question a dealer not offering an engine that is available. According to Freightliners web-site, the M2 is...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-09-2005, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 11,902
For the most part, money and time. And time is...
For the most part, money and time. And time is money.
Rivets are expensive and labor intensive compared to the glue and the 3M tape.
Then, to a lesser extent, appearance. Most folks prefer a smooth...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-09-2005, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,999
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Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories
06-07-2005, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,098
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
05-20-2005, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,782
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
05-20-2005, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,162
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-19-2003, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,752
geof,
When you use a body lift or a suspension...
geof,
When you use a body lift or a suspension lift, there's more to consider than just getting it into the air.
Steering geometry, drive shaft angles, center of gravity and a few other items get...
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-18-2003, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,045
<Truck drivers point of view>
I can only see...
<Truck drivers point of view>
I can only see one problem with a device such as this. While you're paying attention to the screen, who's watching the road?
Traffic, speedo, traffic, tach, traffic,...
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-18-2003, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,961
LOL!!!
A pot hole could blow it out,...
LOL!!!
A pot hole could blow it out, theoretically. But, a pot hole large enough to blow a decent(re: Goodyear) air-bag would also take out the tire, rim and spindle. And you'd have to be running...
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-13-2003, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,949
geof,
I had an opportunity to run a set for a...
geof,
I had an opportunity to run a set for a week, while my truck was in the shop. The boss had just taken delivery on a new truck that had them.
They do reduce the curb weight of the truck by a...
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
06-30-2003, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,322
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-28-2003, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,134
Joe,
I found something on Michelins site that...
Joe,
I found something on Michelins site that might help.
Go to https://www.michelintruck.com
Hover on products. A sub-menu will open. Hover on New Tires and you'll get another sub-menu. Click on...
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-27-2003, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,134
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-26-2003, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,134
Joe,
I think he means...
Joe,
I think he means Information-->Bulletins-->New Tires-->Technical Bulletins-->Motorhome Weights and Tire Pressure.
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-14-2003, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,650
Greetings Larry,
Not to pick nits, but my...
Greetings Larry,
Not to pick nits, but my name is Jameshttps://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
The only reason I mentioned Freightliners reconfig program is because it's the...
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-14-2003, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,650
I've been wanting to do this(class 8 to class 7...
I've been wanting to do this(class 8 to class 7 conversion) for some time but, having never seen it or discussed it with anyone, had no idea where to begin. Being a truck driver for the last 9 years,...
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