set up ?

That's a pretty small motor for a 3.21 gear ratio. Stay out of the mountains with it, but as a bonus it will run MPH wise just as fast as you wanna go with out running out of RPM.

That's a cruddy tiny sleeper area, and I would almost guarantee you that trailer is slap wore out being a 98' model.

I would definitely bring a second set of eyes with you, no matter how good a mechanic you are, its always a really good idea to have a somebody go with you to check it out. Oh, and ask about oil leaks, if I remember correctly those motors had issues with crank seals on the front, and (cant remember for sure???) oil cooler leaks maybe?

Just look that trailer over really good, since its been repainted it may be hiding a lot of rust and problems. Although it does look like both truck and trailer have been taking care of, at least in the photos. Seeing it in person will tell a whole lot more.

 

I have an idea of the local, not specifically but I agree with Kansas, make sure to check the underbody of the vehicle. Minnesota is mostly level ground with the exception of some hills. But Blaine not really. Also remember not to look at the vehicle itself for neatness and orderliness, look at the surrounding area of where its at. See how the owner keeps the rest of his belongings. Can give ya an idea. A friend of mine was selling a tractor and his wife asked if he was going to clean it (keep in mind he took great care of his machinery) He saimply said" why should I, let him see how hard of a working tractor it is." He was just being honest. Good luck though. Need any help Im bout an hiur from blaine if youd like pics. from a third party. IM me if you do.

 

First off I doubt that the DOT would allow that as a legal sleeper berth,.....Secondly why even bother with a 6 car hauler,.......Get a 10 car hauler and haul cars,.....If your gonna do it ,....DO IT!!!!!!!

 

§393.76 Sleeper berths. (a) Dimensions —(1) Size. A sleeper berth must be at least the following size:
Date of installation on motor vehicle after Sep. 30, 1975

Length measured on centerline of longitudinal axis (inches):75
Width measured on centerline of transverse axis (inches):24
Height measured from highest point of top of mattress (inches)24

(a)(2) Shape. A sleeper berth installed on a motor vehicle on or after January 1, 1953 must be of generally rectangular shape, except that the horizontal corners and the roof corners may be rounded to radii not exceeding 10-½ inches.
(a)(3) Access. A sleeper berth must be constructed so that an occupant’s ready entrance to, and exit from, the sleeper berth is not unduly hindered.

(b) Location. (1) A sleeper berth must not be installed in or on a semitrailer or a full trailer other than a house trailer.
(b)(2) A sleeper berth located within the cargo space of a motor vehicle must be securely compartmentalized from the remainder of the cargo space. A sleeper berth installed on or after January 1, 1953 must be located in the cab or immediately adjacent to the cab and must be securely fixed with relation to the cab.
(c) Exit from the berth. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, there must be a direct and ready means of exit from a sleeper berth into the driver’s seat or compartment. If the sleeper berth was installed on or after January 1, 1963, the exit must be a doorway or opening at least 18 inches high and 36 inches wide. If the sleeper berth was installed before January 1, 1963, the exit must have sufficient area to contain an ellipse having a major axis of 24 inches and a minor axis of 16 inches.
(c)(2) A sleeper berth installed before January 1, 1953 must either:
(c)(2)(i) Conform to the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section; or
(c)(2)(ii) Have at least two exits, each of which is at least 18 inches high and 21 inches wide, located at opposite ends of the vehicle and useable by the occupant without the assistance of any other person.
(d) Communication with the driver. A sleeper berth which is not located within the driver’s compartment and has no direct entrance into the driver’s compartment must be equipped with a means of communication between the occupant and the driver. The means of communication may consist of a telephone, speaker tube, buzzer, pull cord, or other mechanical or electrical device.
(e) Equipment. A sleeper berth must be properly equipped for sleeping. Its equipment must include:
(e)(1) Adequate bedclothing and blankets; and
(e)(2) Either:
(e)(2)(i) Springs and a mattress; or
(e)(2)(ii) An innerspring mattress; or
(e)(2)(iii) A cellular rubber or flexible foam mattress at least four inches thick; or
(e)(2)(iv) A mattress filled with a fluid and of sufficient thickness when filled to prevent “bottoming-out” when occupied while the vehicle is in motion.
(f) Ventilation. A sleeper berth must have louvers or other means of providing adequate ventilation. A sleeper berth must be reasonably tight against dust and rain.
(g) Protection against exhaust and fuel leaks and exhaust heat. A sleeper berth must be located so that leaks in the vehicle’s exhaust system or fuel system do not permit fuel, fuel system gases, or exhaust gases to enter the sleeper berth. A sleeper berth must be located so that it will not be overheated or damaged by reason of its proximity to the vehicle’s exhaust system.
(h) Occupant restraint. A motor vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1971, and equipped with a sleeper berth must be equipped with a means of preventing ejection of the occupant of the sleeper berth during deceleration of the vehicle. The restraint system must be designed, installed, and maintained to withstand a minimum total force of 6,000 pounds applied toward the front of the vehicle and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
[39 FR 14711, Apr. 26, 1974; 39 FR 17233, May 14, 1974, as amended at 53 FR 49401, Dec. 7, 1988]

 

It says it has a direct drive transmission, so the rear end ratio isn't a problem.

 

what he said...

 

that 3126 is a guttless POS, you would need a 18 spd AND a 2 spd rear end to get down the road decent