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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:38:21 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Here are the two tanks on the driver's side of the vehicle; one for fuel (front), and one for fresh/gray water. (Fall, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:33:58 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: A fresh/gray water tank was fabricated from a used Peterbilt fuel tank; a "split" was welded in the middle of the tank to provide about 55 gallons storage on each side. The proper fittings were also installed at the same time. Stock Peterbilt fuel tank straps were used to hang the tank. (Fall, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:31:39 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: A nice sunny day; hey, lets install the tail lights! (Fall, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:30:31 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Here's a detail shot of the folding stairs and one of the 3 toolboxes (storage) installed on the vehicle. (Fall, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:19:01 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Side door installed. This unit was purchased from a surplus RV parts dealer in lower Michigan; and cheap, too! (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:17:37 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: The back wall, with windows which I supplied, was done at the dealer. They did the work for less money than what Morgan would have charged, plus they were able to do a fantastic job on the fit! (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:15:54 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Finally, the box is in place, and sitting on the rails. Construction of the back wall, rear bumper, and side door are next. (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:14:21 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Here's the box being lowered onto the frame, about ready to assume its permanent position! (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:12:49 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Here's the 16' Morgan box, ordered new from the factory, sitting on the ground awaiting installation on the truck frame. The box was purchased new from the local Morgan dealer and took about 12 weeks to arrive. (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:08:58 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Another major step was to have the frame lengthened 6' to accomodate the 16' Morgan dry van. Also, a lot of time was spent de-rusting, wire brushing, and painting the frame. (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:06:28 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: One of the first major steps was to have the front drive axle removed, and a new drive shaft installed. This work was done by my local Peterbilt dealer. (Summer, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:03:46 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Truck details: 2003 Peterbilt 379, 550 hp Cat C-15, Eaton-Fuller 18 speed transmission, 3.56 rear end, 63" Unibilt sleeper; 879,000 actual miles. (Spring, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:01:12 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Here's my "new" truck sitting on the dealer's lot just prior to purchase. Soon, it would be all mine! (Spring, 2010)

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Highway OPie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:51:04 -0400

by: Highway OPie

Description: Here is my 379 Pete with the front driver removed, the frame extension, and the 16' Morgan box in place. (Spring, 2011)