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  1. SC

    Freightliner M2 Build

    I have yet to buy any windows....but what happens if you have a 2 inch wall and a 1-3/4 inch window? Would you just have to get longer screws? How exact does the window and wall thickness relationship have to be? Where is the best place to purchase windows? Thanks
  2. SC

    frame lengthening

    I stretched my truck frame 11 feet. One of the truck salvage places nearby had a stack of brand new frame rails. My two frame rails cost me $300. I butt welded them...welded a diamond shaped gusset on the outside...and welded a 3 inch wide 1/2 inch thick 2 foot long piece of steel on the...
  3. SC

    Freightliner M2 Build

    Sorry this is a little off topic, but I was curious about parts, prices, & availability of stuff in the Elkhart area. I live in Nebraska, and it is a 12 hour drive out there...Is it worth the trip????? Thanks, Dick
  4. SC

    Freightliner M2 Build

    Awesome project!!! Thanks for all the pics. What size water tanks did you use? Where did you mount them and where did you buy them? Keep up the good work and good luck!!! Thanks, Dick
  5. SC

    Water/holding tanks

    I am in Nebraska. How will put them together??? Some kind of glue? Or will u weld them?
  6. SC

    Water/holding tanks

    Ok...Does anyone have an opinion as to what the tanks should be made of??? Fiberglass, ABS, or Poly ??? Does it really matter??? Thanks for any help I can get. Dick
  7. SC

    Water/holding tanks

    Gentlemen, I am in the process of building a truck. I am using a Morgan dry box for the rv part. My ? Is this. When you built your trucks, what size of fresh, grey, and black water tanks did you use? I would like to carry 75-100 gal fresh water. Where did you purchase them? Were they custom...
  8. SC

    Frame Welding

    Some grills you cannot remove the regulator....especially most table top grills
  9. SC

    Frame Welding

    Yes, you will have to tee into your LP system ahead of the regulator. Otherwise your LP will double regulated for your grill & it will never burn correctly. I did this on my 5th wheel & it works great. Great build. Good luck.....Dick
  10. SC

    just getting started on toterhome project...

    Hot Rod, I am anxious to see your project take off. I am looking to build what sounds to be a similar rig. I have a 98 IH 8100, M11 Cummins, 10spd, air ride. I figure that I am going to have to stretch it about 8ft. It will have a bed on the back to pull a 5th wheel or gooseneck, a 12ft...
  11. SC

    No Pics

    Ok, thanks for the quick reply..... Dick
  12. SC

    No Pics

    I can't figure out what I am doing wrong here. There are alot of threads that say they have pics, but I can't seem to find them. What am I doing wrong??? For instance, the post,"starting motorhome build" in the build your own section....HELP!!! I am looking to start to build my own truck...

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