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  1. TE

    DIY Straight truck to Tractor?

    Probably so, but where's the enjoyment and sense of acomplishment in that?
  2. TE

    DIY Straight truck to Tractor?

    Thanks for the tip Kenn. It does have air brakes. I'm really interested in knowing how the conversion is done. Is the frame just cut, shortened, and rewelded? Maybe with fish plates? What would be the standard wheel base of a day cab, and also a sleeper cab? I'm trying to figure out how much...
  3. TE

    DIY Straight truck to Tractor?

    Thanks for the reply Bob, Unfortunately, an RV is not my goal. My goal is to pull a 45' lowboy boat trailer about 275 miles roundtrip, so i can bring my boat home from time to time for maint and repair. The truck is a 1988 S1900 International GVWR will be about 35,000 lbs. If i was only...
  4. TE

    DIY Straight truck to Tractor?

    Hi Folks, I've just found this forum and it appears to be what i am looking for. I currently have a 1988 International straight truck with 24' reefer box. (single rear axle.) I'd like any input on what would be involved in converting this truck to a single or dual axle tractor with fifth wheel...

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