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What truck would you buy for flatbed work?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by BAYOU, Mar 4, 2013.

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  1. Mar 4, 2013 #1
    BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    we had a get together this weekend and started talking about trucks and really got me thinking . If you had to replace the one your in now what would you buy spec's and why?
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2013 #2
    Real Deal

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    If you can't afford a Peterbilt just get what you can.
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2013 #3
    SHC

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    NEW TRUCK - Coronado Glider midroof, 280WB, 13spd, 3.55 rears with an APU or a Mack Rawhide

    USED TRUCK - T800 w/6NZ and same specs as above..... or to get my old FLD back

    DREAM TRUCK - 1979-1980 Pete 359 with 6NZ, air ride front/rear, 13spd, 3.55's and a Double eagle sleeper with the old style side window in the bunk.

    I know the 6NZ wasn't available, hence why it is my dream combo if i could build one ;)
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2013 #4
    379exhd

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    Better get that glider this year start of 2014 they wont be around anymore #### epa! I like your dream truck though cant remember but did the 79 still have the blue valve in it?
     
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  7. Mar 4, 2013 #5
    BAYOU

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    SHC im with you!! i said the same thing, Coronado Glider midroof, 265WB or more longer the better, 500hp detroit, 13spd, 3.55 rears with an APU
     
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  8. Mar 4, 2013 #6
    fortycalglock

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    Is this opinion or fact on gliders? Please back it up if you assert it's a fact. Thanks
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2013 #7
    aiwiron

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    I would like to read up on that, have a link perhaps?
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2013 #8
    BLHinshaw

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    Dumb question.. whats a glider? lol
     
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  11. Mar 4, 2013 #9
    BAYOU

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    New truck with old motor pre emissions
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2013 #10
    BLHinshaw

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    Sounds like a good deal to me haha
     
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