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Series 50 is a 4 cyl version of the 6 cyl Series 60 --- and as such can have a variety of HP and Torque. You'd need to take the VIN number to the truck manufactures shop and they should be able to give you the info - or a Detroit Diesel shop can connect the computer to the engine and give you a...

You da' man!!!

Don't know of any other Texan Boomers going. But I'm an old retired F**T and can take off to do some traveling. Plus right after the iRV2 rally, we have a Class 7-8 Truck rally about 150 miles West of Lancaster - so will attend both. Plus a wedding in NJ.... Oh --- my Avatar is out of...

Looks like you'll be all set for the iRV2.com National Rally! We will take off in the morning... See you and your family soon. don

We have a bus conversion (MC8) and a HDT conversion --- the bus is awesome -- can't really overload it (unless you pack 30 battery's in it) --- rides VERY well. No slideout -- but good room. We took out the old bus interior (restroom was a bear) and then we designed the interior - no cardboard...

Our 1976 MC8 Bus Conversion. Photo taken Christmas Day in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas!

Larry: I'd think that there might be someone that will attend that is interested in purchasing a Class 8 conversion. There are a LOT of folks that read the forums but do not post plus there may be folks with 3/4 and 1 ton trucks that want something else to pull their 5th wheel RV with. MHO Don

Truck conversion shop in Austin, TX, does just T2000 tractors. They all appeared to be red, with autoshift transmissions, so my best guess is the trucks come from CFI's fleet. I've only seen one of their trucks in person -- single axle - but did not have the sense at the time to check out how...

Depends on what State you are registering your vehicle in. In Texas you need a simple form (available on=line) that describes what modifications were done, have it notarized, and present it to your local tax office - also some photo's. Not a big deal. I have not reg my truck as a motorhome -...

We have both ---- 1976 MCI MC8 bus conversion and a 1998 Freightliner Class 8 conversion. Why both? Love the bus conversion!! ... but with a 2 cycle DD engine that hates hills and any altitude over 1,500' the bus is suited for flat land driving only. 20 MPH up the mountain west of Denver is...

Our MC8 bus conversion has spray-foam insulation. No heat or cold transfer from metal exterior to inside --- interior is 1/2" plywood. My Airstream is another animal. In the summer you can indeed feel the heat transfer from outside to inside. No comparison to the bus!! FWIW don

Two added thoughts for what they are worth: -- air brake application gauge is an option and not all tractors have them -- and newer tractors have ABS systems - could be harder to lock up brakes with this system. don

Sounds like an awesome truck!! I've seen two Kenworth tractors with single rear axle - both had the forward axle removed leaving a long wheel base. Would be hard to remove the rear axle due to the way the brackets are used to mount the two axles. Larry might have more info on this subject. I...

How about telling the finance co. that it is a 1992, but conversion was done in, say, 1998? That would make it newer. My bus conversion was done on a 1976 ex-Greyhound --- but conversion was done in 1999 - I had no problem with getting appraisal, etc. Just a thought. don

Randy: Same pin size used on RV's and commercial trailers. I think some brands of hitches may need a thin metal spacer added --- I pull a TT, so not up to speed on that part. don

John, you might want to check out the MDT forum that Escapees has. Full of good info (as is this forum as well). Check them out at: www.escapees.com you don't have to belong to Escapees to enjoy and use their forum. Just an idea for you

There are a lot of outfits that service the bus conversion business. They do sell to DYI'ers, too. Here is one example to get you started: www.rm-fiberglass.com don

There are a LOT of conversion outfits out there that do bus conversions. How about checking with some of them? Fellow that did our bus back in 1999 also did horse trailers with sleeping quarters for the owners, etc. This might be a way to go. Heck, these folks raise roofs on 40' coaches -...

I found some good information on the Texas DOT site - but I can't cut/paste to this reply window. Not only can you have Apportioned plates for your tractor, you can have Token plates for your commercial trailer. The bottom line on the Texas Web site was for those interested to call the Texas...

Paul: I'm interested in the weight you say you have on the front axle. Most front axle ratings are around 12,000 pounds - tires rated at about 6,100 each. Looks like you are front-heavy? Dual rear axle -- appears you have a lot of capacity there. Usually 20,000 pound rating per axle. Just...

Patrick: I re-read my post and I did a poor job in answering a question, I come across as a complete A** Hole!! Sorry that I did not fully answer your question --- if I could cut/paste on this forum I'd supply the exact info. Let me see if I can do a better job (I don't consider myself as a...

Air Brake Test. Same test that a license examiner would give someone taking a drivers license test in a vehicle with air brakes. Same test that should be done prior to setting out each day --- test can help spot many air leak problems. One example: my used Freightliner tested fine for 2-3...

I agree -- about 60 pounds is where the "low air warning" light/buzzer comes on. My bus conversion has 4 air tanks and 1 air gauge -- My Freightliner Class 8 Conversion has 3 air tanks and 2 gauges. The truck will show 100 pounds or more on each gauge, but the main tank can be empty of air (as...

Large truck clutches actually are two clutches. One is used when the vehicle is not moving - select gear to go forward/reverse and the pedel is depressed all the way to the floor. The other clutch is used for shifting - the clutch pedel does not go all the way down to the floor -if it does...

Charger, don't forget to check out all the good info that is available on the Escapees web site. Look under the MDT forum -- also there is a Search available to hunt just about anything re: MDT/Class 8 Conversions. Note: not taking anything away from this site; just my attempt in helping...