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    Barn Doors

    Try: GEM Industries Chicago Ill. 773-608-7007 They make quilted "roach coaches"...and can fabricate doors... So they say.... "The Beast in the East"
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    Purchasing a New Straight Truck

    Hi, Happy Holidays to all... I often get requests from customers about this very subject...and a lot of times dealers (especially salesman) often over look the lease aspect of securing a vehicle. Mainly because they (dealer) gets a nice portion of the fee that the banks they used gave them for...
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    For those that have Ford F-350 trucks at home

    The other thing to consider is that the the Powerstroke 6.0 is a unit that will be phased out next year....Ford had so many problems with this engine that they were forced to re-design the unit for 2007 and also to meet the new standards.... I sell both Ford and GM and Dodge units...for 2006...
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    NITRO

    Hi, I have been recently exploring the idea of starting a business to convert tire air to 100% (actually 99.999%) Nitrogen Ingersoll-Rand and some others have developed a way to extract the nitrogen from compressed air ( currently air is about 78%) ..using a systems attached to a...
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    Thoughts on a new vehicle?

    2006 Sprinters are going to be in short supply... They (Dodge) have recently purchased an American LaFrance plant to beef up assembly in the US (yes they are kind of assembled here). However that plant will not be up and running until the 2007 model year hits the ground Most Business Link...
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    petal extenders

    I'm probably going to be chastized here but.... "If you can't reach the controls...you can't drive the truck" Why would you jeopordize you spouses safety and yours by adding something like that to the controls ???? Having said that....You can buy vehicles today that adjust the pedal distance...
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    SPRINTER PROBLEMS, ANYONE?

    You may want to re-think the lemon law...I believe it only applies to non-commercial vehicles...check with the state AG office where the truck is registered...see what they say...... Now on to your problem...check your engine grounding..."yes perhaps your not firing correctly"...... I had this...
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    Bypass Filter for CAT 3126

    If you utilize the cleanable screen ...it WILL replace your spin-on filter.....the cartridge is built just like a spin-on...however it has an inner sleeve that can be removed for cleaning..... If you just add the 960 unit....you will still have to buy spin-ons.. The filter is designed to remove...
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    Bypass Filter for CAT 3126

    I spent a few years marketing lubricants ....prior to my present job.. I have been really impressed with the SpinnerII Oil Centrifuge and the the cleanable screen system that I think is the best unit for the buck..... www.spinnerii.com If you never saw this unit in operation.....check with guys...
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    I'll never go here for service again

    Sorry to hear you had a bad experience.... Service especially in the Northeast is an interesting situation... Rates as governed by the local business community ...labor rates and what is required to operate the shop....insurance (i.e. liability etc.)............ You were in the probably the...
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    Seat Pads?

    Hey Bob, My wife and I marketed a product (seat cushion and other items) that do a great job for driving....... I'll send you one to try for a awhile.......no charge ... E-mail me when you get a minute... Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    Fuel mileage

    Sorry I missed your quote about the CAT dealer...I'll assume that what you have a CAT 3126E unit What HP rating ????? Cat has some recalls out as well......get to a dealer Your warranty is 3 years or 3600 hours....should be a no charge checkout.... Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    Fuel mileage

    What engine are you running in this unit ??? You know F-650's can be equipped with 6.0 Powerstrokes....given the rash of injector issues I see with these engines..could be your trouble...... If it is an "05"...have him stop in any Ford Commercial truck dealer and have them diag the unit...It...
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    Nitrogen Instead of Air in Your Tires

    I have an idea Any investors interested ???? What about setting up an add-on service business...using a utility body truck and a portable compressor....add the IR nitrogen unit and offer the service at Truck Stops and travel to small fleet operators.. (like at night) Converting their rubber...
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    TRIP LEASE

    I think from what I've read ...this is a lease between an operator and a carrier to carry cargo on a scheduled trip..... I'm not sure if it is a one-time deal or an ongoing agreement... I think it spells out what the carrier requires of the operator relating to that particular trip/cargo/truck...
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    Credit/background check

    When businesses use vendors for products or services they generally do DUNS report to determine the status of the company for things like payment history and how they opertate ( i.e. cash flow,debt, etc.) As an O/O you are a vendor to the company thereforse they want to know about you and your...
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    Can GVWR be lowered?

    Direct from the PA Motor Vehicle Code as follows: Section 1304 Subsection (3)(a) General Rule - Application for the registration of vehicle shall be made to the department upon appropriate form or forms furnished by the department. The application shall contain full name and address of the...
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    Can GVWR be lowered?

    Depending on your state requirements You can "downsize" your GVWR on the registration (at least here in Pa) .... Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    Class 8 semi stretch

    Glen, In reading these posts I was wondering if you could elaborate as to why you would "stretch" an existing frame/cab-chassis ? I guess understand the fact that you woulg gain a better sleeper unit and perhaps get that bigger engine and front axle.... However arn't you technically changing...
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    Climatic van bodies

    Inside box height ??? Wood floor I assume ???? Railgate may be an issue due to swing doors (frame narrow) Will let you know what I come up with "The Beast in the East"
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