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    359 Pete Single Axle Conversion

    Hello Guys, I think I finally found the truck, that I want to convert for pulling my 5er. But before I pull the trigger on purchase, I am trying to gather up some cost estimate for conversion. The Truck is a 1986 Pete 359 short hood, 63" sleeper and dual axle. there are two options I am...
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    MDT vs HDT conversion and insurance

    Hello, ill be soon in the marked for a larger truck, if I pursue with the purchase of a large fifth wheel. When i look at pricing for converted MDT’s i find that it might be way less expensive to convert an old HDT. in particular i would look at either a older FL70 / FL60 as a MDT, or, which i...
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    Financing question

    Thanks for that. Trying to find a comp is very hard. There have not been any recently for sale. and the one im looking at is one of the very first ones they built... The seller is anxious right now, since it is getting close to Christmas.. so now would be a good time to purchase.. unfortunately...
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    Financing question

    thanks for that info. The coach is actually built by Kingsley and is a merge of a 379 Peterbilt with a Prevost Bus. Pretty neat Unit, but need some work on the inside.
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    Automatic Transmission

    the engine is a Cummins NTC 855, Big Cam, turbocharged , all mechanical with no electronics. The Transmission is a Allison, but not sure as to how many gears. looking at the picture i have of the shifter, it shows 1, 2, 3 and D. so i think its a 5-speed. milage is claimed to be 90000mls
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    Automatic Transmission

    Im looking at a Custom Motor Home Conversion and i am curious about drivability as well as reliability with the automatic Transmission. The Conversion is a 1990 truck / Bus mix and has the large mechanical Cummins coupled with an Automatic Transmission, which i have no clue what type. Any input...
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    Financing question

    Not sure, if i am posting in the right section. I am looking at a custom built 1990 Coach and was wondering if someone has any advice in regards to financing? Would you need to get the Motorhome appraised ? Which Bank would you recommend ? We would be considering going full time. The Coach is...

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