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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,308
Posted By TransportDesigns
We've converted portions of a semi-trailer as...

We've converted portions of a semi-trailer as living quarters, but the customer used his personal truck tractor to haul it around to tractor pulling events. A double drop (furniture van) is ideal for...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-04-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,013
Posted By TransportDesigns
Jet A is over $1 per gallon more than diesel - at...

Jet A is over $1 per gallon more than diesel - at least here in PA. I am curious as to why you'd want to use that in your truck?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-02-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,865
Posted By TransportDesigns
You better know what you're doing! Ask someone...

You better know what you're doing! Ask someone who has experience applying large sheets of vinyl - it is not as easy as the directions make it seem.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-22-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,695
Posted By TransportDesigns
Doc, I think you are misunderstanding what...

Doc, I think you are misunderstanding what geofkaye is talking about. These "new" tires are to replace dual tires on one side. I've NEVER seen a "utility" trailer with duallys - (translated 4 tires...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-11-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,308
Posted By TransportDesigns
We've done this type of conversion in the past....

We've done this type of conversion in the past. See: https://photos.transportdesigns.com/v/LivingQuarter/Kentucky . It was a 53ft double drop deck Kentucky semi trailer. We stripped the interior wall...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-31-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,927
Posted By TransportDesigns
"Rolled it softly" hmmm - like driving it slowly...

"Rolled it softly" hmmm - like driving it slowly up the side of mountain? Still - from the look of the interior - there has to be structural damage. Although - for the price... you might buy it, fix...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-29-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,927
Posted By TransportDesigns
ACV: Actual Cash Value Seems like a lot for...

ACV: Actual Cash Value

Seems like a lot for a roll over. Good project vehicle for a 40 something with time on his hands as he'll have it ready for retirement at 65. A salvage title follows a...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-26-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,910
Posted By TransportDesigns
To the best of my knowledge, you cannot get a new...

To the best of my knowledge, you cannot get a new truck tractor with super singles. Late in 2007 I had a customer attempt to purchase a new cab and chassis from PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt). They...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-26-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,847
Posted By TransportDesigns
Check this site out:...

Check this site out: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/publications/size_regs_final_rpt/index.htm#cmv According to FEDERAL regulations: "Recreational vehicles are not CMVs subject to Federal size...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-20-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,914
Posted By TransportDesigns
Why?

Why?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-01-2008, 03:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,929
Posted By TransportDesigns
Delamination of fiberglass from the substrate is...

Delamination of fiberglass from the substrate is a problem that has occurred ever since the product was developed and used extensively in the early 90's. Back then you'd se 40% (or more) of the semi...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-24-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,929
Posted By TransportDesigns
I can understand the problems you are having with...

I can understand the problems you are having with the 3M tape. We've used it for many years and have great success, but occasionally you have an area that will "pop". (I'd like to know who Trucker...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-23-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,914
Posted By TransportDesigns
Owen, If you are building it yourself, I'd...

Owen,
If you are building it yourself, I'd recommend taking your profile (I assume you are writing about the vertical or horizontal radii) to a sheetmetal shop and having them custom form it for...
Forum: HDT Discussions 01-23-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,980
Posted By TransportDesigns
Dear caddtech, My suggestion would be to stay...

Dear caddtech,
My suggestion would be to stay away from the low horsepower truck. We built on chassis with that engine in the 90's. They went up for sale when the higher horsepower engines became...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-03-2007, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,898
Posted By TransportDesigns
Hi Bill, I am glad to see that this site is back...

Hi Bill, I am glad to see that this site is back up. Over the years I've read some of the articles with interest and replied only rarely. It seems that there were (an likely still are) a number of...
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