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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-07-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,815
Posted By LesReiselt
It sold and my next project is well along. This...

It sold and my next project is well along. This one is an International Durastar with ,custom built Western Hauler style 12 ft bed and as much chrome as possible. It's being painted this week and...
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 02-19-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,645
Posted By LesReiselt
FL70 Renegade Conversion for Sale

I have my 1999 Freightliner FL70 with a 25 1/2 foot Renegade conversion for sale. This was to have been to allow travel for my now deceased wife. It has a 3126 Cat engine and Allison 6 speed and...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 02-19-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,569
Posted By LesReiselt
Walt, Your post is a few years old but in...

Walt,
Your post is a few years old but in case you're still looking, I have a 99 Freightliner FL70 with a 25 ft Renegade conversion box for sale. It has a Big Foot leveling system and 22KW Kubota...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-19-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,815
Posted By LesReiselt
My Freightliner FL70 with 25 1/2 ft Renegade...

My Freightliner FL70 with 25 1/2 ft Renegade conversion is for sale. It's been written up several times on TruckConversion as I'm doing the re-fitting myself. It's a 1999 and has a Cat 3126, 275...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-23-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,454
Posted By LesReiselt
JBEECH, I just sent a response to you on another...

JBEECH, I just sent a response to you on another topic but have one regarding the generator as well. My truck was formerly used as a mobile radiology lab and has a 20000 watt Kubota diesel...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-23-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,111
Posted By LesReiselt
JBEECH Sadly, my wife passed away in September...

JBEECH Sadly, my wife passed away in September and I've done nothing on the truck since that time. The back 1/3 is complete and is stunning. The flooring is Pergo and I added two additional...
Forum: Coach In The Making 09-22-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,111
Posted By LesReiselt
JBeech, I have been taking pictures all along but...

JBeech, I have been taking pictures all along but have not downloaded any as of yet. I'm located in North Port so just down the road from you. Our plan was to do some general traveling both to...
Forum: Coach In The Making 09-21-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,111
Posted By LesReiselt
HighDesertStranger, I mentioned originally that...

HighDesertStranger, I mentioned originally that our truck had been used as a mobile radiology lab and had a rather stark and sterile look to it. The original wall covering was luan plywood with the...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-20-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Posted By LesReiselt
John and also Doc, The 13 mpg didn't hold,...

John and also Doc,
The 13 mpg didn't hold, it's now more like 14 but we haven't been away from this general area and we are very, very flat. Our home is at the highest point in Sarasota County...
Forum: MDT Discussions 06-28-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,454
Posted By LesReiselt
Insurance for a Former U-Haul

Sparky,
I'm surprised that you didn't get anywhere with them. I'd suggest calling back and asking for Kraig Kelley. He was my first contact there and wrote up a policy over the phone in just...
Forum: MDT Discussions 05-01-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,454
Posted By LesReiselt
Definitely check out Explorer RV Insurance. They...

Definitely check out Explorer RV Insurance. They are nice to work with and I thought that the price was good as well. We sold our International mid conversion and bought
a former mobile radiology...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-10-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,639
Posted By LesReiselt
For us here in Florida we simply had to tell the...

For us here in Florida we simply had to tell the registrar to list it as a motorhome and not a truck. It really was that simple. They never saw it as we had the vin and mileage con- firmed at home...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-06-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Posted By LesReiselt
The dealer has been looking for such a truck for...

The dealer has been looking for such a truck for me for quite some time and finding another would be tough. Somewhat similar would be a tool sales truck. There was a nice one on e-Bay about a month...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-05-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Posted By LesReiselt
Doc, Our plan changed during our trip to Ohio...

Doc,
Our plan changed during our trip to Ohio to pick up our International. After several days work on that truck, we got a call from the local dealer who found perhaps the ideal truck for us and...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-22-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Posted By LesReiselt
Doc, What did you finally settle on and how...

Doc,
What did you finally settle on and how has it worked for you? After 3 years you should have some idea if it was the right choice. I haven't bought one yet but am looking at both gas and...
Forum: MDT Discussions 12-22-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,454
Posted By LesReiselt
Doc, That would have worked for us except...

Doc,
That would have worked for us except that I haven't started the conversion process yet and need insurance for the interim. I didn't find anyone there with any sense. By the way, we bought...
Forum: MDT Discussions 12-20-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,454
Posted By LesReiselt
Bushpilot, Hopefully I won't be in the same...

Bushpilot,
Hopefully I won't be in the same position again but will add Blue Sky to my list of possibles. I love your pictures and will post some as I begin on our project. Before buying the...
Forum: MDT Discussions 12-20-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,454
Posted By LesReiselt
Insurance Quagmire

Insurance has proven to be our most difficult issue yet but at last is settled and at a reasonable price. We have just bought an International 4300 with the DT 466 engine and 6 speed Eaton-Fuller...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-30-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,280
Posted By LesReiselt
Thanks Bob. How much fresh water do you haul? I...

Thanks Bob. How much fresh water do you haul? I do plan to take pictures throughout the build process. It should be a nice vehicle.
Les
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-29-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,280
Posted By LesReiselt
Tank and Generator Size?

I am new to this site and am just starting to build a conversion on an International 4300 truck with a 466DT, 6 speed Fuller, and a 24 ft x 102" box. The H.P. can easily be dialed up if desired...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-14-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,111
Posted By LesReiselt
Wall Covering

Your choice of wall coverings is a personal one and totally up to you. Your best bet would be to check out an RV sales center and ask. I've seen virtually all types of wall coverings used over the...
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