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Recent content by oifla
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
Cuttin, the issue of a CDL or no CDL has nothing to do with my wanting to build this truck this way. Getting a CDL is not a big deal here (Indiana) and if I didn't have farm plates on our big dump truck, I'd get one without issue. But I don't work that truck commercially (mostly sits around... -
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
I'm aware of the challenges of drive angles, have no experience with Brownies so I appreciate you passing that along. All the info I've been able to find on them is via YouTube and forum posts, neither of which is like being in the truck and feeling it personally. o. -
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
Thanks - I understand this is not the cheapest / most efficient road but I've been building cars and trucks for the last 30 years, not going to just turn that off. This is a project build, there will be compromises no doubt but I think I can get it done and come up with something that will work... -
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
Looks like a good build, very nice! I definitely will not be using the truck harder than that, holy crap those are some loads. o. -
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
I appreciate your direct approach. Yes, it is a bit of a unicorn project, no issue acknowledging that. Sometimes it is easier to go and buy whatever you need off the shelf and be done with it. This is a project / build so the target and purpose is a little different. The engine I want to use... -
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
I have a good DT360. Currently paired with a 5 Speed (no overdrive) hence looking into options. Hauling is pretty limited to my equipment, none of which is going to scare anyone on this site. When working it will be pulling digging equipment. Right now that's a mini excavator and a tractor (can... -
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Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!
Hello all, Looking for advice from 'experienced' hands here. I'm gathering parts for a one and a half ton build. I'm building a truck that I hope will have range. I need it to be able to haul equipment when necessary but I also want to do 70mph on the interstate comfortably. Here's the... -
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Heavy duty pickup front + Medium Duty rear
Right, I've seen them. It's an option, just exploring doing it a different way. O. -
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Heavy duty pickup front + Medium Duty rear
I'm a big fan of the DT360 but don't necessarily want to climb in and out of a tall medium duty (already doing that all day for work). pickup cab up front would mean it's closer to the ground, easier to get in and out of. O. -
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Heavy duty pickup front + Medium Duty rear
Would not be doing it for the purpose of avoiding CDL, that's not an issue. Prob wouldn't tow very much with it. Appeal is I already have the medium duty truck but the cab on it is not my favorite but I really like the engine (DT360 International). I could swap it into a pickup body but I want... -
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Heavy duty pickup front + Medium Duty rear
This doesn't happen too many times but I'm obsessing about an idea (a potentially expensive idea) and I can't imagine I'm the only one who's thought of this (no way!). There have to be others but I'm not finding any examples. Closest thing are trucktors (see pic) but they are really a whole... -
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Cutting / fabricating drop down sides on a dump bed?
The barn door on the Ox Body bed is great. It also does the regular dump truck door (hinged at the top). Good to have that info on the ramps, thank you. I see that they are quite pricey (holy ramp, $4k+!!!) but not impossible to replicate. Definitely something I'm going to try as my equipment... -
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Cutting / fabricating drop down sides on a dump bed?
@PeterG any info on your ramps? Thanks O. -
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2005-2010 class 8 Trucks
hello all, i'm trying to think about my next truck purchase and do some research ahead of schedule. i'm going to be shopping for a 2005-2010 class 8 truck. because I do my own wrenching and a lot of times I need/depend on the availability of used parts, I need to buy something that is going to... -
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What am I missing on truck pricing?
I agree - I just bought something today but it took me a long time to find what I wanted at the price I could afford. Prices are crazy and all over the place. One thing worth remembering: the person listing at the high price may have some crazy idea of how that price is going to help them. For...