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I want to build something like this what do you think

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Badmon, Aug 13, 2020.

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  1. Aug 13, 2020 #1
    Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    One day in the forseeable future
    Install a wet kit & dump bed
    Mainly to haul asphalt among other things. I was wondering what the heat would be like against the engine especially during a scalding southern summer what do you guys think am I nuts? With the sleeper and all plus bed and wet kit I also wonder what I would scale empty
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2020 #2
    stuckinthemud

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    I have hauled hot mix with both types of power units , day cabs and sleeper trucks , both handled the heat about the same
     
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    Trucking in Tennessee

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    Why waste your money?
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2020 #4
    abyliks

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    why not? It’s all a write off...
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2020 #5
    Badmon

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    Because cabover
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2020 #6
    Long FLD

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    If you’re rebuilding the truck the something like Dynamat or similar on the doghouse under the upholstery would help considerably with heat as well as noise. That’s what I plan to do when I finally start on my 1980 Freightliner.
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2020 #6
    Old Man

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    We used too have foam sprayed under cab. Best money you could spend.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2020 #7
    SmallPackage

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    I’ve got a ‘85 cab and frame just waiting for you to show up with a lowboy to take home.
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2020 #8
    bigguns

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    Cabovers aren't lighter than conventionals despite what some people think.
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2020 #9
    Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    Freightliner?? Where ya located
     
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  13. Aug 13, 2020 #10
    stuckinthemud

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    Just think of the cool factor. Every time I see a nice looking cabover I want it. And I should know better having driven a couple of them . Good trucks though . the 9700 international setback AKA bus would turn on a dime and give you change back .l
     
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