Old Rig?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Wheelsonthebusgo, May 5, 2010.

  1. rich_t

    rich_t Road Train Member

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    Bye Bye......
     
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  3. ky wildcat 4ever

    ky wildcat 4ever Heavy Load Member

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    I too would like to see this myself I have built many engines gas and deisel and never seen anything like this project and very intresting to see it put together ..Wish you the best wheels
     
  4. HEAVY DUDE

    HEAVY DUDE Road Train Member

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  5. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Sweet looking rig. Where did you see that one?
     
  6. ky wildcat 4ever

    ky wildcat 4ever Heavy Load Member

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    Nice ride ... Good to see things like this makes me miss being on the road
     
  7. HEAVY DUDE

    HEAVY DUDE Road Train Member

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    In Tooele UT. Who ever built it done it right.
     
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  8. pyrosparks911

    pyrosparks911 Light Load Member

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    I vote this thread dumbest in history.

    I think it's a joke. No one in their right mind would think a 454 can pull 80k?

    He keeps talking about horsepower, and I think I have counted 5 times people tell him it's about TORQUE!
     
  9. shriner75

    shriner75 Heavy Load Member

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    No DOubt, I wonder of the coops hve to look twice before they realize what they are looking at?:biggrin_2555:
     
  10. The Challenger

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    Wheels,

    I was just like you searching for help hoping members would tell me what I wanted to hear. The people on this forum treated me the same way they did you by providing realistic answers. They are just trying to help you and be realistic. I love your idea of doing what can't be done and think you should do it when you have more money at your disposal.

    No one is forcing you to O/O. Go company to get that bank account built up. Heres a list of expenses to think about:

    Plates and registration: $1500
    Insurance down payment: $4000
    Tires: $300.00 a piece; for 10 $28-3000.00
    Trailer: Dry van/Reefer down payment: 1-2K for a good one.

    These total more than the 1600.00 you talk about and you have to figure the cost of switching the diesel tanks/systems to gas. Good luck in your decision and if you fail, do not be disappointed as you tried your best.

    Be safe,
    KH
     
  11. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    There fixed it.....

    No offense KH.....but until you have been an O/O you have only "read" about the costs....

    You also left out many other expenses as well....What about Weight-distance Taxes in certain states????

    2290????

    BOC3 filing????

    Seriously KH....Get more Road-time....
     
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