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We built a new frame for the back of our truck which incorporates the rear storage bays and what was the "run-under bar". We added a 4x4 steel box across the chassis width at the bottom and welded the receiver hitch to this. Then we triangulated it back under the chassis the keep it all...

Dear Bravestdog, You will find that most use the aux genset to power the roof or basement airs when driving and when parked without an external power pole available. At 90*, you may find that a/c in the rear is not that necessary with roof vents and a couple of windows open, but then again, I...

True, one can do it, but the amount of clearance for that full condo-cab needs when on air suspension is a waste of space. I spoke recently to a guy who was having to put limiters on the suspension to stop the top hitting the RV body. He said he would not do it that way again. He said the...

This is about the third time it has been on Ebay and not sold. Has a very long overhang and is too long to haul a big trailer without going over the "overall length" laws. Will need that special California license to drive if you are from there as it is over 40ft and an RV. Personally I would...

Please clarify the Ohio 55 mph speed limit, is it a max for trucks on all roads apart from Interstates? What about 3/4 and 1 ton pick-ups, them are often over 4,000 lbs too. I had a problem when I registered my bus conversion, as it was a 1976, they said I should have two Vin#s, one from the...

The only way your race car rig is commercial in respect of monetary winnings is if you register your race car as a business and it becomes a taxable or tax write-offable business. Winning a prize, money or trophy is no different to driving your car to a Casino and winning either a jackpot or as...

Don't try the grandfathered thing in Arizona. They have been known to inspect the vehicle for more than just the Vin#, such as compliance for use. Having a motorhome title in one State will not guarantee you getting it here, especially if the temporary conversion consists of a Coleman gas...

Apart from going to each manufacturer's factory and seeing exactly how they constuct their vehicles, there is no real way to get that indepth info. I heard that Haulmark's standard insulation is only one layer of bubblewrap type insulation and that solid foam is an extra, so that may be...

You need to consider the use you want it for. If towing a big trailer, you should look at an FLD with the bigger motor options, but they will nearly all be a multispeed stick. If you can be okay with a 190/230 hp engine, then an FL 60 or 70 is good, especially if you can find one with an...

I paid a $9,000 for a '94 Freightliner FLD 120 with under 650K miles on it and had it delivered to Arizona from Tennessee for a further $1,000. It already had been stretched and had a 24ft Grumman body installed. One can pick up '90's tractors for anything from $5,000 to whatever you can...

I suppose that if the whole back of the cab was open such as if a 'condo cab' was attached to the conversion as against a 'day cab' being used, then the condo would be an A class, and the day cab a C class. Peter.

Tom, If you go to Ebay.com, there is one such vehicle with garage for sale and if you enter this number 2463877275 into the search box, it will take you straight there. The floor plan would not suit me, but each to his own. The manufacturer's name is in the auction listing so you may be able...

Yes, that is a very nice looking rig. I will now go away and polish my '94....... LOL. Thanks for sharing. Peter.

Mase, I would like to to see your conversion too, do you have pics posted anywhere? Peter.

My conversion has only one rear axle. Having two gives one the possibility of loosing traction on rough terrain when the undriven axle lifts the driven wheel off the ground and then you have to lock in the other drive. I doubt that I will ever get near the gross weight of the rear axle...

Sean, If you are coming through Kingman give me a call or email and maybe we can meetfor a coffee. If you want to park up, I am about 8 miles off the I-40 with plenty of room for rigs and trailers, or I can drive and meet you there. I would love to see your rig and grab ideas for mine. Peter.

Phil, You could call Showhauler and ask them if they have a customer in your area that you could visit with. Failing that, you could take a trip to Pomona Fairgrounds for the NHRA Winternationals in a few weeks and there maybe a few in the pits you could inspect, no guarantees of Showhaulers...

When a Class 8 truck is stretched, unlesss it is a "backyard" job, the company is bound to a certain method by which it must be done or the vehicle will fail inspection. It is quite a common thing to change the wheelbase of vehicles to fit different needs. My F/L is stretched from a single...

Maybe it was just the addition of the conversion which actually made the suspension work instead of all the bounce being taken by the tires due to the lack of weight. My Freightliner rides pretty good, even now without any real weight in it. Especially if you compare it to my old 1977 Apollo...

Donna, What exactly is bouncing? Do you mean the whole cab because it is on air-ride or do you mean that you personally are being bounced? If it is the air-ride, you should be able to have the pressure adjusted, ask the dealer if it is possible to do this, before you purchase. Normally this...

Onezman, Have no fear, I have researched this transmission swap and the automatic weighs in at 900 lbs. I don't doubt that the driveline will need modifying, even the UJ may be a different spec. I have a trans jack that can support it, BUT if I feel that it could be too much of a pain, I will...

Onezman, The trans I am using is an Allison HT 740 and is quite capable of handling the HP range of 365 and the torque of 1350 ft/lbs from my Series 60. It is found mainly in Greyhound buses and similar alrge vehicles and attached to 8v71, 8v92 and smaller diesels such as the 6v92. I am sure...

Bill, My Freightliner has a Series 60 11.1 liter, set at 350/365hp and with the speed limiter at 65mph. When I get down there, I am going to have the Phoenix Detroit dealer run some tests and possibly reprogram it for max hp and torque, but I think it is pretty much there as far as I can find...

Hi all, Thought I would drop a few lines on how my conversion is going. The truck was bought as a stretched FLD 120 with a 265" wheelbase and has a 24ft Grumman freight body already attached. We removed the rear roller door first and then set about lowering the roof. Actually we lowered the...

I am changing out my 9 speed Rockwell for an Allison HT 740. With the Series 60 in my Freightliner FLD 120, it will do a perfect job even pulling my 10K trailer, total truck and trailer grossing at 40K lbs. I had Allison run a SCAAN using either the 4 speed or 5 speed (HT 750CR) and the 4...