Help converting my van

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by GYPSY65, May 10, 2022.

  1. CAXPT

    CAXPT Road Train Member

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    Just so happens, they have a truck like that, medium duty usually, that does just that. It has a hook hydraulic system that hooks the body you need, rotates onto the bed of the truck and locks. Do the reverse to remove it and put a different one on. :)
    Here it is, I found it. :)


    I knew about it because one of my former jobs was considering buying into it. :)
    Here's another one/type...this would be good on a trailer body..like intermodal with changable tops. :)
     
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  3. CAXPT

    CAXPT Road Train Member

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    I carry one of those with me on the road just in case I need a flatbed real quick. :)
     
  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I must be the old man here.

    In the late 90's Lennox had some DUDE cut a city bus in half with a Sawzall. Think he did it in like 18 minutes.

    So if you had someone like @Tug Toy or @Cattleman84 that have real skills, standing by with a Lincoln and a few dozen rods, had two rub rails ready, you'd have a van to flatbed by the time your mandatory 30 was over.
     
  5. SmallPackage

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    If they could do it a little bit faster then that we can have them done at pump #22 on the Loves fuel island during a 10.
     
  6. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Definitely faster than some people fuel, that is most certain.
     
  7. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    too many people are coming over to flatbed! Soon threads will be popping up " how do I convert my flatbed into a tanker".
     
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  8. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    That's easy, just get 3 1,000 plastic storage ranks and strap them on.
     
  9. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    Yea
    Something like that for trailers where you could have a van. Flat. Tank or whatever would work with the same framework

    One trailer. Four tops
     
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  10. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    But look at the traction
    3 pages and counting!!!

    These usually take a turn and in a few more we will be discussing boats or motorcycles anyway
     
  11. SmallPackage

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    Easy peezy!
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    just tack one of these to the deck and go truckin’!
     
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