Securiti
Washington PA 15301 USA
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rehoppe wrote:You didn't mention that you were stretching a Class 7, to make it an 8. Kinda the inverse of the projects I normally see on something that heavy.
What's the brakes on that one?
Does it have a multi stage engine brake?
What engine is in it?
ON EDIT' Never mind. I missed the transition on Page 11. This is a project that stands to be a real plus as a PULLER. Not sure other than the 'show', how/why you need the second axle though. That is a Most capable beast. lots of torque, plenty of brakes, etc. Sleeper is an excellent addition for use as a weekender (for a couple), not so much for the clan I'm afraid.
Good stuff. If I had false teeth, I'd have had to put them back when I enlarged the pic of the 'new' data plate. Ya got me! 
By the way. Did you get the Blue Boy's driveline squared away? I probably missed that post.
No. Got to many projects going on. I was going down road about five days ago. And the center of fly wheel ripped out. So I am currently working on that also.
Pictures of all
1996 Dodge 3500
4.88 Gears
GearVender Transmission
Extra 115 Gal Fuel tank
Banks Power Kit
K&N Air filter
5 Inch Exhaust
2007 Wide Open Endura Max
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nayther
Burbank, CA
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Very interesting. I have not watched this thread for a while, now I see its taken a new turn.
There's a truck down the street that I need to post up here. Kind of a combination of both these trucks.
DIRT BIKES RULE
'12 Duramax CC short bed
'06 3005 Rage'n Falcon
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Securiti
Washington PA 15301 USA
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nayther wrote:Very interesting. I have not watched this thread for a while, now I see its taken a new turn.
There's a truck down the street that I need to post up here. Kind of a combination of both these trucks.
Please post it. Always looking for new ideas.
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Securiti
Washington PA 15301 USA
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Just some new pics. Desided to build my own bed.
As you can see. I got enough dimond plate off of fire truck to cover it all up. Gotta say the plasma cutter sure makes this job easyer.
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rehoppe
Denver
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Nice Project. I like. Keep us posted on your project.
Hoppe
2011 Dodge 1500 C'boy Caddy
2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10
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TugCE
Leesburg, Florida
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Looking good!
05 Chevy 2500 4x4 D/A with Helper Springs and Air Ride Air Bags
06 R-Vision RW3360 Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler
97 FLTCI converted into a Roadsmith Trike by The Trike Shop of Daytona
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Securiti
Washington PA 15301 USA
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TugCE wrote:Looking good!
Thanks.
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rehoppe
Denver
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Remember to keep your hitch to the rear. It's easy to overload the front axle, If/when you add more weight.
It ought'a stop good and pull a house.
What's it got for power, trans., and gearing?
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Securiti
Washington PA 15301 USA
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rehoppe wrote:Remember to keep your hitch to the rear. It's easy to overload the front axle, If/when you add more weight.
It ought'a stop good and pull a house.
What's it got for power, trans., and gearing?
Thanks. It has a NTC-350 cummins. (Jake Brake) 7 speed spicer transmission. Not sure bout rear.
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Golden_HVAC
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Hi,
What a neat project! And to find a class 7 with only 2,500 miles on it. I bet the whole truck cost about what you can sell the truck bed for. Even that huge pump can be sold for a tidy sum.
The TV show Monster Garage converted a limo into a fire pumper, and staged a fire at the training center in Long Beach California.
Fred.
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