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  1. RM

    need help deperatly to register my semi m/h in ca.

    The truck is a 1965 so it can be historic or read vehicle code section 9400 d which states "This section is not applicable to any vehicle that is operated or moved over the highway exclusively for the purpose of historical exhibition or other similar noncommercial purpose." historic is a lot...
  2. RM

    box mounting

    Be careful if you reduce the thickness of the wood. You need to check the clearance on the rear tires during full compression of the suspension. This is especially true with twising of the suspension and or frame if drop a tire in a hole or off a curb when you are loaded.
  3. RM

    Bolt on Overdrive

    If you crawl under the tuck there should be a tag on the axle that will tell you what axle it is and what the current gear ration is. Today manufactures use commecially available axles and generally do not build there own axles. Any good truck axle shop can probably change the axle ratio.
  4. RM

    Volvo 770/780 6x6 conversion

    My truck has a Marmon Herrington Conversion. The truck runs three double reduction axles and has a 46,000 gvw. One disadvantage is that it can raise the truck about one foot in height. The tires probably get more damage offroad that from the increased wear, if there is any. My truck is in...
  5. RM

    I need help desigining my first conversion

    I have been thinking about doing a conversion for several years now. My wife likes to go out to events with us but she hates to camp so she will typically either just come for the day or find a local hotel to stay in, and quite frankley I have not objected to this because I can take a shower...

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