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  1. BU

    Were to get parts

    I got mine from a local Truck Trailer Repair, they are a nationwide Wabash Trailers... my parts guy was very helpfull and the panels are 49 inches wide for a nice overlap... not that I used them yet but getting there... I have a list of steel tubing I used if you want my layout email me... Geoff...
  2. BU

    What the hell are they building here?

    I thought I was going crazy, I noticed the picture changing as well... Bob C-12 coooooooool
  3. BU

    Screw Spacing ???

    That was my thought, I am using 3M Tape , and screws... where is it going to go ?
  4. BU

    Need feedback on my idea - International 4700

    I will offer just a bit, 2000.00 budget to put a 1000.00 box on ... doesn't leave much room at the end. The box will probably fit --- big probably, I have a F650 that would look better as a Dually than the Box Truck it was born as and used for... but it works so well being a box truck !!! I...
  5. BU

    Screw Spacing ???

    Geoff, I am sure you told me how often I need to put the screws.... could you tell me again? The guy at Wabash told me every two inches on the seams and every four inches on the inner studs ??? I am going to paint it when all this is done, but I am afraid it will look like the side of a tank...
  6. BU

    New Here - Need help with Volvo Conversion

    Bob, Do you have any idea where I could get a hitch like yours, I found one at Ruff Neck but the gentleman has neglected to give me an invoice to pay so he could ship it... maybe business is really good ???
  7. BU

    Were to get parts

    Blizz, Ya' Got Me Scared !!! I went down to my garage this morning and unpacked all my stuff, that I picked up last year in Elkhart, luckily nothing was broken and the only two big ticket items was a fridge and my generator, I have used the generator so I knew that worked but the fridge didn't...
  8. BU

    Were to get parts

    Call TRINA at RV Surplus in Elkhart, she is VERY busy... but keep after her ...she will find everything you need. Burt
  9. BU

    Flasher for single l.e.d. clearance light?

    Let me know, I could give you the number Monday when I go back in !!!
  10. BU

    framing outer walls?

    Geoff's got a great point . I covered my tanks sorta/ made my cargo doors go right to the back of the cab, they just look like more cargo room, but can still be serviced, my buddies a Heavy Duty Mechanic, it was his idea...
  11. BU

    Flasher for single l.e.d. clearance light?

    I am sorta partial to NAPA, go ask to look through their Napa Lighting Book, if not just send me an email I'll send you one !!! Burt
  12. BU

    Holding Tanks in the Floor ???

    I think I got them to work, the floors are next, side walls are framed/welded in ...after the floor I have to mock up the ac's and roof vents, fridge and heater then skin it !!! Sounds Easy , I will keep pluggin away !!!
  13. BU

    Holding Tanks in the Floor ???

    AWESOME, I am finishing up cargo area in the next day or two and want to started on the tanks ... I think I can still get something like Blizz's to work !!! THANK YOU ps.... It is so cool to feel like I am getting somewhere on it, hopeing to get it together by Novemberish to take a run ti...
  14. BU

    Holding Tanks in the Floor ???

    I had a buddy of mine come over we think we can get them below the floor , without degrading the support of the sidewalls and only raising the floor a couple inches... Thanks
  15. BU

    Aluminum Trim

    JJ did you find your trim, I need some as well ... Thanks Burt
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    Holding Tanks in the Floor ???

    I am at the point to start putting my black and gray tanks in, I was going to put them between the main supports and the floor. This would require raising the floor in the bathroom and bedroom about 5 to 6 inches... does anyone have a better idea ??? My living quarters are 25 feet by 8 feet...
  17. BU

    FACTORY MOTORHOMES INC.

    Those are NICE, would love to see or hear more !!!
  18. BU

    help new builder and having insurance problems

    I did a Volvo VNL770 used Bennets Law Firm in Montana, they are very helpful. You would have it coverted with a couple faxes and a Express mail !!! I was shocked how easy it was...
  19. BU

    Engine/transmission combo's which is best for rv conversion.

    I have a F650 Box Truck for my store, with a Cat C-7 and Allison Automatic, we bought the truck for 8700.00 it's an '04 and we run it all over for our parts returns 70-75 mph get's 13 miles per gallon and drives like a pick up... My 08 GMC Dually witha Duramac gets 12.4 at it's best... I have...
  20. BU

    F450/550 Builder

    Geoff, Just to cofirm 060 aluminum for the sides, and do you have the part number for the 3M tape you use ??? Burt
  21. BU

    F450/550 Builder

    Geof. Nothing to do with this post, but I am heading to Elkhart Friday Am and picking up my Sterling in Wisconsin Friday afternoon/evening !!! I am going to three places that struct me as "interesting" in Elkhart. no awesome deals qupted, but haven't gotten there to negotiate inperson yet ...
  22. BU

    STATE OF THE ART!!! 22 PERSON MOBILE SLEEPER UNIT

    I have a spot next to my computer chair, that the roof leaked and my wife wants me to fix it... I told her I am sure that I as soon as my bailout comes in, I will !!! Think the Fed's are good at spacklin' !!!
  23. BU

    Stealth Camper Build Thread

    Mr. St Clair, First of all, I wish to thank you for humor you put into your last post. I am not sure where you are from but I own a NAPA store, and if you are not in a HUGE hurry, for parts just shoot me an email, will sell to anyone registered here at cost and ship Fed Ex at cost as well... We...
  24. BU

    any truth to this?

    I would agree , I can not imagine two people spending much time in a factory sleeper, much less the rest of the family. Racing Junk has lots, but everyone knows that. eMail Geofkaye, I think he has more info than carter has little liver pills, as my Dad used to say !!! Maybe you could pick up...
  25. BU

    any truth to this?

    Hello, If this helps I did a Volvo Vnl770, registered as a Motor Home, used a Montana Based Law Firm. Was very easy, VERY EASY. Had a friend of mine in law enforcement sign off on the forms and started working on it here in Pennsylvania. I have a retired Conn DOT State Trooper as a friend, he...

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