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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-26-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,515
Posted By asitool
How do you plan to insulate your roof, (and...

How do you plan to insulate your roof, (and walls)? Do you want to be able to walk on the roof? What is your current interior height, and do you want more or less? Do you want roof vents for...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-18-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,262
Posted By asitool
I picked up a couple of aux AC units that run off...

I picked up a couple of aux AC units that run off of the engine and 24v. I'll take $500 for the extra one. the NSN is 4120-01-526-9158. You can search with the NSN for info, and if you want...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-01-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,636
Posted By asitool
Two articles on the subject I've found helpful: ...

Two articles on the subject I've found helpful:

10-4 Magazine - For Today's Trucker (https://www.tenfourmagazine.com/PerfZone/2009/6.html)

Working Together | 10-4 Magazine...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-30-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,254
Posted By asitool
I've seen garage units done two ways... one is to...

I've seen garage units done two ways... one is to build the whole thing on top of the frame, the other is do a step-down on the frame and build the floor of the garage after the rear wheels. The...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,759
Posted By asitool
Yes they are strong accusations, and I re-wrote...

Yes they are strong accusations, and I re-wrote the post 2x and tamed it down both times... It was a lot stronger!

That's why I said "do your research" The difference in the way companies...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,759
Posted By asitool
Some insurance companies pay claims... other...

Some insurance companies pay claims... other insurance companies will do anything, (including turn against you) to avoid paying a claim. Do you research!!!! I operate a business which gives me...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,554
Posted By asitool
14' is safe. Mine is 13'1" with the bags at...

14' is safe. Mine is 13'1" with the bags at ride height.

I couldn't find any of the carport type buildings that would accommodate a 14' opening. I finally talked one of them into agreeing to...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,554
Posted By asitool
Ha! Southern California... I would say city...

Ha! Southern California... I would say city building permits are your worst enemy! I'm just kidding... sort of... I would put the door height at 14' (that's what our shop is) because the legal...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-25-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,189
Posted By asitool
It boils down to preference and your needs......

It boils down to preference and your needs... I've been in the bus conversion community for 20 yrs and have decided trucks meet my needs better.... here are some thoughts in random order as they...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-30-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,412
Posted By asitool
My thoughts (in no particular order): 1) ...

My thoughts (in no particular order):

1) What's your budget?

2) The boxes are flimsy and often the tops are not appropriate and they have to be modified in the front / rear.

3) A...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-24-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 79,833
Posted By asitool
Looks nice! We did an attic with the DIY kit...

Looks nice! We did an attic with the DIY kit and I was really impressed with how solid everything was afterward. What type of r value do they claim with this material?
Forum: Building Your Own 01-24-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 79,833
Posted By asitool
Did you use the DIY kit from "foam it...

Did you use the DIY kit from "foam it green"?
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-08-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,956
Posted By asitool
Yeah, It's hard to know what to believe... On...

Yeah, It's hard to know what to believe... On another forum one driver thought this was more of a problem before power steering was common on big trucks. I've never had a front blowout on a big...
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-08-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,956
Posted By asitool
How will being at peak torque impact MPG? How...

How will being at peak torque impact MPG?
How does being at peak torque impact being able to accelerate or demand power to get around someone?

I was told (by the guy that wrote the article...
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-07-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,956
Posted By asitool
Your setup is similar, perhaps some of the...

Your setup is similar, perhaps some of the research I've done will help...

At 42" I'm guessing you're running 11r22.5's? I'm building a shortie right now using an M915a1 with the Big Cam III,...
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-07-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,956
Posted By asitool
What size tires are you running?

What size tires are you running?
Forum: Aftermarket 01-02-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,961
Posted By asitool
That's how I came to install them. A few years...

That's how I came to install them. A few years ago a quick run up to Idaho turned into a 4 day adventure. I've read that the auto chains are 50 state dot legal. I don't know if that's really...
Forum: Aftermarket 01-01-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,961
Posted By asitool
You have a nice coach! I don't think I'd want...

You have a nice coach! I don't think I'd want to cut corners on that to save a few dollars! Mine are pretty low budget builds by comparison. I'm installing used parts and making them fit...
Forum: Aftermarket 12-31-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,961
Posted By asitool
How difficult is it to access your rear end and...

How difficult is it to access your rear end and what type of suspension do you have? That seems high, however it's probably what you'd expect if you bring a nice coach into a high end shop. Our...
Forum: Aftermarket 12-31-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,961
Posted By asitool
We've put them on 3 trucks. Paid $250 a pair...

We've put them on 3 trucks. Paid $250 a pair from a wrecking yard in the mid-west. They came off of school buses. Two bolted right on, one set had to be heavily modified. It takes quite a bit...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-11-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,323
Posted By asitool
How much do you weigh fully loaded? How much do...

How much do you weigh fully loaded? How much do you pull? The TQ does make up for a lot of gearing... especially if you're not too heavy.
Forum: Building Your Own 12-11-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,323
Posted By asitool
If you buy an early M915 (before the...

If you buy an early M915 (before the freightliner/detroit 60 series... which I believe is A3) you get a Big Cam III (400 hp) and the Allison (your NTC 350 is a Big Cam II). It used to be that you...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-10-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,323
Posted By asitool
What is your rear end gear ratio and is 9th gear...

What is your rear end gear ratio and is 9th gear 1:1 or over driven (I'm not familiar with the road-master?) I have a truck with an NTC400 and a 5 speed allison that locks up in 2-5 that I'm really...
Forum: Building Your Own 11-28-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,835
Posted By asitool
What are your requirements for the truck? Do...

What are your requirements for the truck? Do you want it to have plenty of power and be able to tow a lot? Do you want an automatic transmission? Are you looking for fuel economy?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-20-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,122
Posted By asitool
How far is your rear axle center from the rear of...

How far is your rear axle center from the rear of the rig? btw...it is interesting to compare part numbers of bearings, spindles, springs, etc on different rated front axle setups.
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