Yeah, no. The whole point of this is that I can have a 180" (aprox) sleeper on a 264" wheelbase. Can't do that on a conventional.
I was able to get the one I want. The high roof, and the flat floor. Just required more shop time and work than expected...
Still nothing special yet. Haven't even done anything on the exterior. I'm on my way to pick it up from the shop now, I believe this should be the...
Well, that was the reason I revived this thread... To see if anyone had recommendations on good shops to work with for stretching the frame.
If you go back and read any of the thread, it was my initial plan to do so... To make more room for me, the lady, and the dog/s. And because I can...
Well, considering I'm only 55K into it (including purchase price), it's not quite the price of a new (or even a more modern) one yet... But I knew...
Why what?
So, since i started this thread, i have since bought a 1997 int 9800 sba. And I've put almost 35k into repairs/new parts. I believe I should be...
So the purple one was used by disney. They are not willing to budge on the price, because that is the actual original mileage and engine hours....
So I actually did call them today about that. As they just posted it in the last day or two, they said the most they'd be willing to negotiate is...
The budget is, the cheaper the better... As long as it's operational. But I would like to keep it under 40K with minor things/tlc
I was communicating with the seller, got the vin, and was getting insurance quotes... and someone else ended up buying it. So thanks again for the...
That is absolutely perfect! Already messaged him. Thank you for finding that and sharing it!!
Right now, I'm a company driver in a Pete 579
i saw that one in my searches, and tried reaching out...but didnt get any reply. so no idea if owner doesnt reply, or if its long sold
yes, that is basically spot on.
completely missed the "flat floor" part...minimal to no doghouse. only 2 models that i can find that have that. international 9xxx series, and...
with a flat floor? AND a raised roof? good luck with that search... if you ever come across one, lemme know!
honestly, i forgot to get his name...and I'm upset about that. he was a helpful guy, and gave a lot of great suggestions/advice/things to think about.
someone recommended them before, but i forgot about them...thanks! i think the other one was suggested by that place was fibertech or something...