Well guys, she is finally done,,,,,,,,

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  1. KANSAS TRANSIT

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    just with my pickup and three handicap vans on the way home, will post up some bus load pics soon!
     
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    This was the load I got just to get me home, should have my first bus load on Friday. FB_IMG_1591111892379.jpg
     
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    Now it needs to get a handful of runs to shake it out.
    Let us know how it does.
     
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    Will do, working on it!
     
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    I thought so too..

    It's a nice set up so can you get a sprinter size van or a truck on the rear section of the tractor or just car size?
     
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    Wow that's nice-looking I love seeing build pictures
     
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    ok that answered my question, nice setup.
     
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    Yes (3) 170wb ext sprinters will fit on this setup.
     
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    So out of curiosity, when you modify a tractor like that with a bed on the back of it, do they have to get it certified by the truck manufacturer, or is it sort of same as putting a flatbed on a commercial pick up truck?

    Is the semi still considered a tractor at that point or does it get treated as a truck with the overall 65" length restriction?
     
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    I didn't have to "recertify" it as a tractor because that truck was originally sold as a cab/chassis, not as a tractor, it is registered as a straight truck, trailer combo. As far as doing it to a "tractor", not really sure anyone would really press you on it?