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Forum: Building Your Own 09-02-2015, 03:07 PM
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Posted By Bob86ZZ4
Ramp is on the back instead of the side, oh well....

Ramp is on the back instead of the side, oh well. And the garage is 10' instead of 8'. Pretty sure you'd not be able to buy a truck and build to this for $78k.
Forum: Building Your Own 09-02-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
Here you go: 2000 Kenworth Powerhouse Conversion...

Here you go: 2000 Kenworth Powerhouse Conversion w Garage for Sale in HONESDALE, PA | RacingJunk Classifieds...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
How can you get 15k lbs. in a 10' trailer?

How can you get 15k lbs. in a 10' trailer?
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
Two years to build it is about right. If you work...

Two years to build it is about right. If you work hard. Don't forget it's going to cost you twice as much as you think it will. Just ask any of the several around here that have built their own. And,...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
About the Western Star, I've heard that same...

About the Western Star, I've heard that same complaint about Freightliner. I don't know if it's all that valid though. Especially on FL. There are just so many of these trucks on the road that any...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2015, 09:16 AM
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Posted By Bob86ZZ4
Now, you're going to have a hard time finding a...

Now, you're going to have a hard time finding a pre-2007 truck with less than 300k miles. I don't think the miles is that big of a deal. Maintenance is more important. My son is an owner/operator. He...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
You want to have 34' overall length on the coach?...

You want to have 34' overall length on the coach? A day cab truck is going to be at least 10' front bumper to back of cab. That leaves you 24' for the living quarters. Now, you want a garage in...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
I've got a 10 speed 3 pedal autoshift. I like it....

I've got a 10 speed 3 pedal autoshift. I like it. Never miss a gear. I just have to use the clutch to get it rolling, and when I come to a stop. Works great. The service manager at my local Kenworth...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-28-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,107
Posted By Bob86ZZ4
Well, I'm pretty sure most of the people that...

Well, I'm pretty sure most of the people that have built their trucks would tell you it's going to cost you twice as much and take twice as long as if you bought one already built. There are enough...
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