Custom Trucks

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by supergreatguy, Apr 29, 2022.

  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    From my experience - guys that sink big $ into their trucks do it from a hobby standpoint.

    Maybe - wife has a good job, no kids - inheritance, worked and saved etc. Hats off to them. I love seeing a nice ride.

    Some do it for ego.

    An FLD 120 with my trailer earns the same $. as I do.

    Some of the cosmetics don’t work for me - close fit double hump fenders and low drop bumpers are impractical on a construction site.

    Extra wheelbase on an extended trailer brings added escorts and permits where a COE can save.

    There’s a big gap between’best in show’ and ‘working trucks’.
     
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  3. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    thank you! That’s a reasonable breakdown
     
  4. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    I want to eventually build a working hobby truck. After these years of driving I realized I hate driving for work mostly, I love trucks in themselves vs working in a truck
     
  5. TheLoadOut

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    Some people go in the complete opposite direction
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  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Then you are , at least to me - an asset to this industry.
    I get the “It’s just a tool” argument - but quality equipment keeps the dream alive for future participants.
     
  7. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    And I love those ones too.
     
  8. kay_ray

    kay_ray Medium Load Member

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    Thats a pretty cool mad max themed truck .it is built by guy named ira or lra .he post some good content on his YouTube channel wicked intent semi.
     
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  9. supergreatguy

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    That’s what it’s all about! I want to build a beautiful looking one to do road trips with.
     
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  10. supergreatguy

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    at least dot won’t be able to get him on a oil leak
     
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  11. Brettj3876

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    All it needs is a 50cal mounted on both sides
     
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