Below is a figure I got from Larry Doonan, Doonan Peterbilit in Wichita, KS for converting a Class 8. If you've seen Jim Gehlan's Volvo, you'll agree, he does good work. Doonan uses 3/8" steel deck plate. The 1&1/2" thick tail plate adds weight to soften the ride. Any comments - especially like I got a better deal at Joe Blow's place and here's what he did -- specifics, please. Thanks - Joe
Doonan Peterbilt Class 8 Conversion
Standard Doonan 82.5" Cab-to-Axle Bed $10,000.00
Includes: Rhino top coating & one color ImRon 5000 Paint; Sand Blast and Prime; Ziebart Undercoating; Stubby (2" X 2") Trailer Hitch;
Two Mounted, 48" X 24" X 24" Tool Boxes;
Taillights and two 12v Electric Plugs
Other Modifications(Parts & Labor)
Remove Front Drive Axle, $2,753.00
Install New Driveline and Carrier Bearing
Remove Exsisting 5th Wheel, $120.00
Install Spring Brake Valve, $570.00
Trailer Saver Air Hitch $2,500.00
Trailer Saver Switch & Valve Installation, $160.92
DOT Inspection, $58.00
Adjust Brakes, $33.00
Toy Tracs Heavy Duty MC Lift, $2,405.00
1 and 1/2 inch thick Tail Plate, $1,885.00
Minus 4 Tires & Wheels, Front Axle, 5th Wheel
-$1,000.00
Subtotal: $19,484.92
Step up to Two 72" Tool Boxes, add $433.00
Increase to 104" Cab-to-Axle Bed, add $1,039.00
Note: 82.5" bed extends another 38" to rear plate. Total bed length is 120.5"
Joe
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