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  1. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    It’s off to paint after two years of working and waiting. IMG_3303.MOV.mov
  2. markshr151

    Wanted, 8.3 Cummins

    School buses
  3. markshr151

    Peterbilt Dump Truck Conversion

    You are doing a good job take care of the details and the truck will take care of you even if it is not a Mack.
  4. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    After a few month of being to busy to work on my truck I am back at it and stoked to have scored a small crane for it today. Worked on drive shafts, u-joints, Carrier bearings, air lines, electric lines, fuel tanks, alum. Wheels, seats, new flooring and the frame twist went away when I turned...
  5. markshr151

    JLG Telehandlers

    Are you getting any were with this
  6. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    No , I replaced the parts with oem Mack parts and it is aligned perfect. On a side note I did fix some brake problems I didn't know I had by using Mack oem parts.
  7. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    This truck was a oil field winch truck with inverted kingpin and no gin poles. I figured if it can take that type of work a Utilitiy bed would be like a retirement. Yes it is a single frame with 7 cross members in 20' from the cab. I was very careful to make sure the whole truck was level and...
  8. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    Can I get some input please? 1. Iam conserned about the twist in the frame when I put my suspension together. It seems like the torque rod is causing The frame to twist.Will this come out when I put the bed on. 2. What are your opinions on mounting the bed to the frame . Should it have room...
  9. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    This is how it looked on the old truck.
  10. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    This is the Business end of my truck. We work on raido towers and ropes, capstan,cooler,vice and stuff all happen right here. After I got it sandblasted I could see how bad many of my welds were when I first built it. So I rewelded most of it and modified the attachment points for better peace...
  11. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

  12. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    The cab to center of rear axel is 136". There will be 96" behind that.i would like a small crane but it is a luxury on this truck. The reason I decided to build my own was I was unable to find a used truck to meet my needs. This truck is not a service truck. We work on radio towers and require a...
  13. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    A long day of wire wheel and primer.
  14. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    There are a few theory's. mine is any weld on a frame is a wound to the strength. So weld the two sections together with all the right techniques and add a section of frame with bolts to build on the weakness of the welded frame. All in all it should be stronger then new. But not really.
  15. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

  16. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

  17. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    I hate sandblasting.adding more frame then prime and paint
  18. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    My new build And this is my progress [ATTACH]
  19. markshr151

    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    My new build I think I will post my new build on this site. Advice and ideas will be welcome. This is what I had And this is the replacement.
  20. markshr151

    Truck seats

    I just bought a 99 CH613 Mack to build a new to me utility bed truck. We spend a lot of time in the seat so I will be putting new seats in it. I know it takes about 1000 bucks per to get a good seat. Does any one have some good advice and experance to help me. I am woundering what brand, what...
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