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Forum: Building Your Own 09-26-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,364
Posted By DieselJake
Hi Dodger, For my $.02, I suggest you look for...

Hi Dodger,
For my $.02, I suggest you look for a Cummins engine. You'll want the 5.9L, 8.3L, or the (if memory serves) big 10L. The older ones have no computer, are dead simple, and rugged as a...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-21-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,442
Posted By DieselJake
Hi Gorila, Sorry to say I don't have any pics...

Hi Gorila,
Sorry to say I don't have any pics of my old rig. Come to think of it, I haven't seen it running around here lately. Anyway, the top speed for my M813 was 60 +/- and ran the original...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-26-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,570
Posted By DieselJake
Hey Guys, Another suggestion, gleaned from...

Hey Guys,

Another suggestion, gleaned from my experience delivering trucks and equipment, is to have the dealer you buy your truck from do one small favor for you:

Remove the 5th wheel.
...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-08-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,442
Posted By DieselJake
Hi There, How about something really made...

Hi There,

How about something really made for off-road? A surplus military 5 ton or 2 1/2 ton can be had for cheap, are really rugged, and can be built on.

I know because I had one built on a...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-31-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,481
Posted By DieselJake
Hi, all. Just my $.02 here re CDL's. According to...

Hi, all. Just my $.02 here re CDL's. According to federal DOT regs, a CDL is not required for any vehicle titled as camper/motorhome, regardless of GVW, as long as it not operated for hire or...
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