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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-28-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,675
Posted By 40's rock
We went cabover....hard to find but easy to get...

We went cabover....hard to find but easy to get around town.
Currently in the process of a repaint
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-28-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
Posted By 40's rock
More makeover pics

Decided to go matte grey and black out all the bright work. Bumper is at the powder coater along with the door handles and the last few bits
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-28-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
Posted By 40's rock
Stages of repaint

The old girl had some rust issues from her previous life in Michigan. All those problems are resolved now.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-08-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
Posted By 40's rock
Unfortunately, everything is black and I live in...

Unfortunately, everything is black and I live in and older part of Dallas with big established trees. It's a gauntlet to get out of the neighborhood. I have a garage behind the house to park in.
...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-06-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
Posted By 40's rock
How do you prevent tree branch rash

We had a little problem before with tree branches scraping the side of the rig. However, now that we are pulling a 13'6" tall stacker, getting out of the neighborhood and down some roads is a...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-06-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,032
Posted By 40's rock
one of the few place we can get in and around...

one of the few place we can get in and around with the Pirate ship and stacker
Forum: Building Your Own 02-19-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,618
Posted By 40's rock
It is a cabover, so under the bed is the engine. ...

It is a cabover, so under the bed is the engine. There are side storage boxes on each side of the cab. They are only accessible from the outside. The main floor is porcelain tile. We put...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-19-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,618
Posted By 40's rock
The walls are skinned with a 26 ga embossed...

The walls are skinned with a 26 ga embossed aluminium diamond/quilt pattern. The best example is the metal used on bathroom wall dividers at walmart.
I bought 8' sheets and laid them horizontal. ...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-19-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,618
Posted By 40's rock
https://www.truckconversion.net/forums/f97/portal-6...

https://www.truckconversion.net/forums/f97/portal-6275/

This is the link to my portal build between the cab and box. Previously there was on a 1980's vintage phone from the box to the...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-11-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,618
Posted By 40's rock
Our 20' box layout

I have a 20' box on my rig. I based the design on some sage old advice.....what is usually the primary reason you enter the RV....restroom or to eat. So restroom with a 32x36 shower is immediately...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-28-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,739
Posted By 40's rock
something like this??

something like this??
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-27-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,739
Posted By 40's rock
We even built a little garage in the backyard for...

We even built a little garage in the backyard for the Pirate ship (also powder coated the compartment doors.)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-27-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,739
Posted By 40's rock
Currently we carry 42 gals of fresh water, about...

Currently we carry 42 gals of fresh water, about to upgrade to 105 gals.

just upgraded to a diesel Onan and plumbed it to the fuel tanks (we carry 220 gals of fuel.)

Mainly use it to pull our...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-25-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,024
Posted By 40's rock
This is my source for the accordion gasket: ...

This is my source for the accordion gasket:


https://www.accordionboot.com/
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-24-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,739
Posted By 40's rock
6 years later continued......

6 years later continued......
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-24-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,739
Posted By 40's rock
and 6 years later........

and 6 years later........
Forum: Building Your Own 09-24-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,024
Posted By 40's rock
6 years later and I am happy to report the system...

6 years later and I am happy to report the system has worked very well. Only repair was to replace a torn boot last year.
Forum: Building Your Own 09-24-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,996
Posted By 40's rock
I have a 1984 cabover international......had to...

I have a 1984 cabover international......had to make a crawl space between the cab and rv box on the back....link to my portal build thread


https://www.truckconversion.net/forums/f97/portal-6275/
Forum: Aftermarket 09-11-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,982
Posted By 40's rock
I use the same caps for the same reason....and I...

I use the same caps for the same reason....and I lost 50 gals onetime......
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 09-11-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,046
Posted By 40's rock
A cabover older than mine! can't beat a cabover

A cabover older than mine! can't beat a cabover
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-09-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,414
Posted By 40's rock
At 63' tip to tail, we can still get in and out...

At 63' tip to tail, we can still get in and out of off-road parks easily. We even ran it out to the Rubicon and got down into the parking area easily.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-09-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,414
Posted By 40's rock
I found a 32' international on racing junk in...

I found a 32' international on racing junk in 2012. We have been slowly upgrading it . We use pull a 24' trailer with an FJ40 and a mini truck to play
Perfect set up for us. I can sleep 6...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-09-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,965
Posted By 40's rock
I am trying a 5x7 led from rigid industries. It's...

I am trying a 5x7 led from rigid industries. It's been around awhile and gets good reviews....good price poInt also
https://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting?f[0]=field_product_family%3a5003
Forum: Building Your Own 10-14-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,024
Posted By 40's rock
I installed the gasket from the inside for...

I installed the gasket from the inside for access. It has to be removed when we lift the cab for service. No glue since we have to remove it periodically. The flange on the stainless rails is...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-01-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,494
Posted By 40's rock
Loaded and running thru the mountains towing 24'...

Loaded and running thru the mountains towing 24' trailer w/landcruiser...8 MPG. Not great, but so nice to downshift, especially going down steep two lane mountain switchbacks around Lake Tahoe.
...
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