IF money wasn’t an Issue.....choices

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  1. wore out

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    If money is really isn't an issue then fuel mileage ain't that big a deal either. Course we could try to tell this guy now ain't the time...but he wants to hear come on in boys the water is fine
     
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  3. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    If fuel efficiency is an issue then money is an issue.
    If money were no issue I'd spend 250k on a new 389 glider with a c18.
     
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  4. bonder45

    bonder45 Road Train Member

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    I guess it’s a double edge sword.

    You pay large for a good, reliable and fuel efficient truck or you pay small and pay long term for fuel guzzling truck. The only variable here though is the truck costs the same. The fuel will always go up or down and you will never stop driving.
     
  5. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    West Coast R 700 stretched out 240 or so day cab with the Hendrickson air ride setup off the CH. Mechanical E-7 with head studs instead of bolts. Customs injectors, a 13mm pump with a 1.10 A/R s475 feeding a s491 or 500. Tall rubber 4.11s, 46k full lockers with a eaton 18

    Nice classy paint job big stainless bumper and visor to match. Not all lit with chicken lights.
     
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    Capacity Road Train Member

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    One that could drive itself , so I could sit in the bunk and make chili in my crock pot and fuel it when necessary.
     
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  7. HoneyBadger67

    HoneyBadger67 Road Train Member

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    An 02-03 379XHD with a gauge for every part on the truck that creates heat or pressure. 300" wheelbase with a 120" fully self-contained sleeper that's set up how *I* want it to be including a curbside door.

    Not too particular about whether the engine is red or yellow but it should have 500-550hp paired to an E-F 18spd transmission. Differentials would be determined by the color of the engine and geared for near optimal efficiency.

    All the wiring would be new and, if I chose to run at night, the chicken lights would be fitting for an xmas exhibit. If money was no object, I'd have a relationship with polish shops in every state and the truck would be washed/polished every Saturday.
     
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  8. Cat sdp

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    W9 or T8 , hopped up C-15 600 to the ground. 18 speed ,3.73 rears tall 24.5 rubber........

    Good up to 120K lbs.......
     
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