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    Tires?

    The truck I just purchased has me wondering about the rear tires. All 6 tires match. By match I mean the tread is the same. They look like Steer tires. No cross cut of any kind. They are all like new. Will this cause a problem when the snow starts flying? Am I looking at replacing the rear...
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    Warning (Check fuel tank)

    Warning to all Owners and Drivers. If you have an older truck with a Fuel tank under the steps, and a Front fender Mud Flap. (Check for Wear). I could'nt believe it when my tank started to leak, and then found out that the Mud Flap had worn a Hole into the tank. it's in the shop now being...
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    Need Tool Box

    Hi Gang, Hope all is well in your world. I need and am looking for a Polished Diamond Plate frame mounted tool box. Any sugestions as where to get one and have it installed. Close to or in Michigan if possible. Need it Yesterday.....LOL...Butch :D :D :D
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    Truck Financing?

    I'm looking at a newer truck and haven't talked to any banks yet. My question is, because of the high prices on newer trucks,can you finance one like a Motorhome? (10years) The one I'm looking at has a 102" ICT sleeper with toilet /Shower and all the rest of the goodies. It's a 20' Box. It's a...
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    APU?

    Hey Guys and Gals, I really hate to bring this up again,Buuuut LOL. I know it's had a lot of threads on this subject. I am going to take the plunge and have a APU put on my truck while I'm down for Christmas. If I can get an appointment during that time. My question is. I have looked...
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    Sirius vs XM

    Which is the better Radio for truckers? I like Nascar,but was unable to find the race on Sirius. Did I Buy the wrong Radio?...Butch :D :D :D
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    Ripped Off By Chrome Shop

    I don't know if any of you have any knowledge of this situation, but here is the problem. I purchased with a credit card a light panel for the back of my truck from America's Truck Wash & Chrome Shop in WV, last March. When I received it I found out that it wouldn't fit on my truck. So...
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    Barn Doors

    Does anyone know where I can purchase a set of Barn Doors (prefer Stainless quilted) for my D Unit? I have a Morgan Box...Butch :D :D :D
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    Vans R Gone?

    Lately I have noticed that theres no where near as many Expediter Vans on the road as I used to see a couple years ago. The Truck stops used to have 6-10 in them all the time. Now I only see 2-4 at any givin time. Are Vans Giving way to Straight Trucks? Just wondering. Drive Safely...Butch :)...
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    Out Of Service ( DEER)

    Hello All, Just a word of warning, to watch out for the Deer out there. I know you can't can't do much to miss them, they come out of nowhere. I hit one last night, on I-69 between Flint and Lansing,MI. Don't know how long it will take to fix my truck. When it gets fixed, I will seriously look...
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    BIG RADIO'S

    Does anyone know anything about these Big radios you hear out there on the Road? I want to buy one but don't know what to get. I know they are Galaxcy, but which one. Are the ones that the Pilot sells the real thing? Just like to know. Thanks for any help...Butch :D :D :D
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    Ready To Go Expediting!

    Well I finally got all my Ducks in row. I finished my CDL today. Boy was it ever fun getting to drive my truck around town. Sure missed it. I start Orientation Monday at Express-1. Hey George, shifting is getting a little easier, but it will take me a while to stop Grinding gears. LOL.:D I'm...
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    Sales Tax On Trucks?

    I went to the IRP office in Lansing,Michigan today to get my Plate and put title in my name. They made me pay full sales tax on the purchace of my truck. I was under the inpression that a Commercial Truck has no sales tax. Am I wrong? Did they make a mistake? If so How do I get my money back...
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    Big Truck Grille Guard

    I have seen a lot of big trucks with Grille Guards on them. Does anyone Know where theses can be bought? Thnaks for any info....Butch.:) :) :)
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    RigMaster vs ProHeat?

    I'm looking at Generators for my T-300. Which one to go with is the Big question. Any Input would be Welcome. Thanks ...Butch :D :D :D
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    CCW and Trucking?

    In Michigan if you have a CCW permit, you must present it along with your license and registration when you get pulled over. Even if you are not carrying the weapon at that time. If you don't give it to them, you will be hassled Big time. When they run your plate Number it comes back to them...
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    Found A Truck

    I want to thank EO and all of you that gave me information to find a truck. I got a 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 , M11 Cummins 370 HP, Rockwell 10 Speed, Tandem Axle, 22"box, 595K, For $27,500. I will be picking it up next week. So A Big Thanks to all of you for your Emails and information. EO works for...
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    WANTED Preowned D-unit

    I'm not having much luck finding the right Preowned D-unit. So I'm Going to ask the Experts. (YOU) What kind and where should I look for a good used Truck. I will be a solo driver, and I want to stay under $40K if possible.Want to keep truck payment to a minimum for being a solo driver. Engine...
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    What is High Mileage?

    Hello Gang, I'm in the market for a Used but not abused, Straight truck. What would be considered High Mileage? One I have in mind is a 2000 FL80 with a 250hp. 3126 Cat,4.63 rear, with 480,295 miles. Trans is a FSO-8406A Fuller 6 Speed. The cosmetics are great. The truck has all the bells a...
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