Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
10-22-2005, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,593
ooopppsss .... thats photoshopped ...
ooopppsss .... thats photoshopped https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
another one:
https://sandcentral.net/trucks/albums/div/normal_peteclone5.jpg
but we are...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-22-2005, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,852
Walter,
CA is tricky with twinscrew. You...
Walter,
CA is tricky with twinscrew. You need a non commercial class A for it, with single rear (and trailer under 10000 lbs) the regular license should be ok.
IMHO forget the M2 106, limited to...
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Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories
09-19-2005, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,442
Anthony,
I really hope your conversion is...
Anthony,
I really hope your conversion is lighter then 80,000lbs. but I do not talk about GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight).
I ask it as simple as I can now :
1. how much is your front axle weight...
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Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories
09-18-2005, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,442
Anthony,
looked at your website and I have...
Anthony,
looked at your website and I have one question. Knowing that setback axle trucks are regularly close to the max front axle weight, do you not have a problem with that long wheelbase...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-14-2005, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,836
tony,
I agree 100%. I did the same mistake...
tony,
I agree 100%. I did the same mistake with a International 4900...
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the International I had was about that, 34 feet long and towing about 4000 to 5000 lbs trailer. In California it...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-12-2005, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,306
Bill,
then I have read too much into your...
Bill,
then I have read too much into your post. https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
The two trucks in the post above are maybe a little over the top. But I like the...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-12-2005, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,836
price is not bad and warranty sounds fine ...
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price is not bad and warranty sounds fine ...
but https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
8.1 l gas engine. I hope you drive only in flat area and 55 mph max. that poor little...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-11-2005, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,306
Bill,
I think it is hard put O/O (sorry Gary...
Bill,
I think it is hard put O/O (sorry Gary ... Owner/Operator https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ) in the same boat with the delivery driver.
I'm pretty sure the...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-09-2005, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,053
score is 100% ...
score is 100% https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-07-2005, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-01-2005, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,306
ohh sometime I see one of them long wheelbase...
ohh sometime I see one of them long wheelbase truck running down the I-40 with trailers attached. Actually I see one truck many times with very special loads, like engines for the 777 on a very...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-01-2005, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,826
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-24-2005, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,232
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
07-24-2005, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,514
I don't know who told you that. The 4900...
I don't know who told you that. The 4900 International can tow 20 tons. The red one above is limited by the standard two inch receiver. Never got a bigger hitch because we have build it in California...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
07-05-2005, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 23,961
Gary,
problem is that the input yoke is...
Gary,
problem is that the input yoke is smaller for the rear axle, but not only that, also the input shaft is a smaller diameter. Also the driveshaft angles are much easier to work with
the...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-30-2005, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,891
Sarah,
when I looked into Toters I was...
Sarah,
when I looked into Toters I was impressed with the quality ARI builds.
ARI (https://www.legacysleepers.com/index.php)
other I would look into is Randy Butler, he posts also in this...
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Forum: You Gotta See This!
06-19-2005, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
And you need THIS...
And you need THIS (https://www.autoloc.com/products/smoke.lasso)
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-11-2005, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,750
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-03-2005, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,537
Randy,
we do steel frame exactly because it...
Randy,
we do steel frame exactly because it is easier to build and the weight difference is not that big.
goef,
I have no idea what you are talking about. Never posted, not even read the LS1...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-02-2005, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,963
Goef,
good thing you do not talk about...
Goef,
good thing you do not talk about ARI(they are not up in Elkhard), because they have aluminum construction ...
btw you get a better price from Randy for your (kind of anoying) advertising?...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-02-2005, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,963
Yes many of the bus conversions are build very...
Yes many of the bus conversions are build very well. They just don't fit my need ... and I think thats the important point. You need to figure out your needs and then find the best vehicle to fulfill...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-02-2005, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,537
Geof,
When I would buy a finished conversion...
Geof,
When I would buy a finished conversion Randy (together with ARI) would be on top of my list, but I decided to build it myself:
- cheaper
- fun to build
- bring in my own ideas
- making a...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-01-2005, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,537
Vern,
have fun in Loisville, would be there...
Vern,
have fun in Loisville, would be there when it would be 1000 miles closer to Arizona https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
My brother already started a little, our...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-01-2005, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,963
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-18-2005, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,671
Matt,
I would look for a big engine (the MBE...
Matt,
I would look for a big engine (the MBE would be the smallest) and a 10 speed autoshift or 12 speed freedomline. You need both to be happy in the hills of the southwest.
I was basically in...
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