For those on a budget you can do quite a lot with Google Sketchup, allows for full 3D modeling and some rendering. There is a great online collection of materials, componants, and even some 3d truck models. Best part is the basic version is available by download for free. I am just starting the design of my future truck conversion and will be using a combination of Sketchup and Autocad software I use for my business. Makes it nice to be able to walk thru your model before actually start cutting steel. When you have a design you like, may not be a bad idea to run it by a structural engineer to see where you might save some weight, and or need to beef up a bit. For those home builders a few bucks spent at an engineer may well save a lot more down the road.
Dave
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