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  1. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    The gain in a team operated truck such as this is much less than a team in a straight truck because we can-do up to maybe a 1000 miles in a solo truck like this versus maybe 600 in a straight truck... The Ford outfitters guidelines will allow us to add up to another foot to this truck but that...
  2. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    We achieved 17.5 MPG going to the Expo but only 15.7 MPG going home. Wind, cruise, crossword are making the difference. It should be above 15 MPG average in service. Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  3. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    Actually, we are very business-minded fleet owners that carefully weigh cost versus benefit on every van we build and operate... we've been doing this a while... The Cutaway chassis costs us much less than you might imagine because of our fleet negotiations with Ford... and the materials...
  4. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    While I want my drivers to be comfortable, I am not going to build it big enough for a dance-floor. Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  5. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    I built this truck from an owner's point of view rather than from a driver's point of view which is somewhat different. Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  6. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    Box interior is 100" wide x 147" long x 69" h. A married couple might fit in there if they are both on the small side otherwise it is a solo driver truck. Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  7. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    This truck goes to work next week with a great driver! Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  8. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    4-6 skids WILL pay better! Load-1 is unlike other carriers! Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  9. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    We will get better rates for 4-6 skids. I don't know how your carrier deals with you but Load-1 treats us great!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  10. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    5,700 lbs. empty, 9,950 GVW, 4,000 lbs. capacity Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  11. westmicher

    The latest new Load One custom

    3.7 gas V6, 178" wheelbase, 4.10 limited slip axle Sent from my SM-G955U using EO Forums mobile app
  12. westmicher

    Front Wheel Drive Van Question

    Not really. We have quite a few of them and it's no problem. Keep in mind the rear wheels are very close to the back so cargo weight is distributed to the front tires as well.
  13. westmicher

    Espar of Michigan/espar parts

    I heard the installer is in the middle of a huge contract right now.
  14. westmicher

    Not sure this was even noticed?

    Many many business men, and even everyday people with their investments, lost a huge amount of their fortunes back then... Frankly, if losing 900 million enables me to be worth 10 billion dollars 20 years later, SIGN ME UP!!!!
  15. westmicher

    Cargo Van Promaster (Gas) ticking sound from engine

    I buy all of my vehicles, business & personal, from Zeigler Chrysler, Dodge, Ram in Plainwell, Michigan. My sales guy is Bill Ball and the Service Manager is D.J. I definitely benefit from doing so much business there. Regardless, these guys are GREAT! You can't go wrong with them. Tell them...
  16. westmicher

    What are these for?

    I put them in one of my vans but I found them to be designed with such close tolerances that any dirt or debris caused serious trouble getting them in & adjusted... E-track is much more user friendly in my opinion so we gave up on L-track.
  17. westmicher

    Cargo Van Promaster (Gas) ticking sound from engine

    From experience with our fleet, your mileage seems to be pretty low for this kind of problem BUT over 250,000 miles we have had one engine that had a bad lifter or camshaft (I don't know if the chicken or the egg came first) that we replaced all the lifters and the cam for $590 OR it could be...
  18. westmicher

    Westmicher's New XLT 10 Project Begins!

    A Transit Cutaway 178" WB 9950 GVW
  19. westmicher

    Westmicher's New XLT 10 Project Begins!

    This truck is still on the road & making money. Specific to the method we used to attach the skin, which was the proper double-faced tape... after almost 4 years not one seam has let go! I would be very, very skeptical of welding (using heat anyway) to attach aluminum to steel... they just don't...
  20. westmicher

    Cargo Van New GM entry

    Our first Promaster, a 2014 3500, just had its first new set of brakes this week @ 275,000 miles. I think that is normal brake life for Promasters.
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