What is COOL about a Extended Frame ?

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  1. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    I saw one today and to me it looks ridiculous and impractical. Isn't there length limits and wouldn't a lot of carriers like Land Star and others that wouldn't allow you to haul with that crazy setup?
     
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    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Yeah some ppl think volvos and Columbia's look cool.
     
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    They are impractical. Think small parking lots and tight loading docks.
     
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    Some times the length can come in handy, like when hauling 60' rebar
     
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    Smoother ride also
     
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    Extended frame is stupid. Simple as that. It's all for looks
     
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    What is maximum non-permitted overall length in the states?
     
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    Hey now, Volvos do look good. You just have to sport a tracksuit to drive one. Columbias not so much.
     
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    A corvette is a pretty car but not very practical. People still buy them though. Matter of choice.
     
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    you gotta love the 310" wheelbase and the 34" flat top sleeper deals:biggrin_25526:

    And not talking about being built for a SPECIAL APPLICATION but the ones done for LOOKS
     
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