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Elburn Bill · 03-05-2006, 06:29 AM

Kaye - no problem there. Anyway, the HORSES label on the front is just vinyl graphics anyway.

I sent an email to one of the companies asking how they did what they did. They replied this morning. Basically they rigid mount the cab to the frame. They then remove the seats and cut the floor open to create a huge "bonnet". They hinge this and replace the seats. Then they build the body. They claim that the mechanics actually like to work on them this way vs the flip cab. Also, the engines they have are damn near bulletproof. They are also built to be hauling 3-6 times the amount of weight they do when in a horse lorrie, similar to our conversions so the likelyhood of needing to gain full engine access is probably slim. I could see doing this but also creating a smaller access to check the oil and such.

03-05-2006, 06:29 AM	#14
Elburn Bill Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LaPorte, IN Posts: 85	Kaye - no problem there. Anyway, the HORSES label on the front is just vinyl graphics anyway. I sent an email to one of the companies asking how they did what they did. They replied this morning. Basically they rigid mount the cab to the frame. They then remove the seats and cut the floor open to create a huge "bonnet". They hinge this and replace the seats. Then they build the body. They claim that the mechanics actually like to work on them this way vs the flip cab. Also, the engines they have are damn near bulletproof. They are also built to be hauling 3-6 times the amount of weight they do when in a horse lorrie, similar to our conversions so the likelyhood of needing to gain full engine access is probably slim. I could see doing this but also creating a smaller access to check the oil and such. __________________ 2005 Kingsley Coach