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Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Boydstun Car Hauler, Nov 6, 2011.

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  1. Nov 6, 2011 #1
    Boydstun Car Hauler

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    Hi, im a car hauler and in January i will be buying a new so i wondering whats tha best truck and trailer combination to buy. Right now i have a 2000 Pete 377 with a Boydstun Quickloader and 3406E cat. I've had tha truck 4 10 yrs now.

    Thanks,

    Boydstun Car Hauler
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2011 #2
    mechanicallmake

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    i like the frieghtliner m2 with DD13.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2011 #3
    Boydstun Car Hauler

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    My buddys at the yard say the Cummins ISX 600 is tha best engine to get:biggrin_25519:
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2011 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    I would keep what you got. Stay away from all the new junk.
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2011 #5
    Pablo-UA

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    I do not like newer engines. IMO - the best engines are US pre EGR and Euro-3.
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2011 #6
    Boydstun Car Hauler

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    Yea but ole girl is not looking to good these days :biggrin_25513:
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2011 #7
    JohnP3

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    When you look around, I take it you want 500 HP ask for the EPA sticker. It will give you the MM3 of fuel used to make that HP. The DD15 seems to be getting good mileage, and reliability.
    You really want to be checking it out, Friends of mine that did the car hauling, is a fuel pig.
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2011 #8
    The Truckist

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    Hey Boydstun, is Paul Lugo still building trailers in Fontana? As for car haul equipment, you don't have a lot of choices these days now that your namesake up in Oregon quit building 'em.

    Welcome to the TTR barn.
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2011 #9
    Boydstun Car Hauler

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    Thanx
    Never heard of Paul Lugo

    I was pissed when Boydstun closed down so i will be looking at Cottrells
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2011 #10
    Boydstun Car Hauler

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    Thanx for the info
     
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