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Post some specifics on the type of van you have and what you need...I'll be glad to assist if I can Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"

RE: finding balance point when stretching a class CA means Cab to Axle length CE means Cab to End of frame... Most trucks use a CA to determine the load balance...and the body length..... Hope this helps Frank "The Beast in the East"

RE: finding balance point when stretching a class If you provide some specifics ( like GVWR , WB , CA and GAWR ) I may be able to run the configuration through the calculator program I have access to .... This will give you the new CA and BL (body length)..... Generally 60% to 70% of the body...

As a former lubrication guy...that sold what I consider to be the best product out there.......my advise is: 1. Do Oil Analysis at regular intervals and set your oil changes eticsaccordingly.....(many independent labs will offer this). 2. Use good oil filters and change your filters regularly...

Hey Greg, Good Luck to Ya.... Keep us (lurkers) posted on your progress Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East":)

Thanks Dave, I guess that's why there are so many vans for sale... RE: Leases.... Most people are used to getting "fleeced" in a "lease" ...because they have had bad experiences with a closed end product...(i.e. set # of miles in the term) and they end up driving way more than the...

Hi Greg, Enjoyed your note...as I have been lurking on the board for some time (over a year now) myself...your comments echo mine as well.... To begin, if you lease your Sprinter....how are you handling the mileage (TRAC lease ????) I currently sell Sprinters as well as other units and have...

I wanted to chime in here...thanks As I sell these units......I find that we can register( here is Pa at least) the trucks at any GVW above the weight of the truck chassis and below the the GVWR rating on the MSO (Manufacturer Statement of Origin...... Many of our commercial parts trucks are...

Hi, Side glass (as good as factory) can be added to one window.. (providede you have side barn doors) about $150.00 Smokers package not an expensive option..... Wonder what GVWR you would recommend? (2500 or 3500 series) Long wheelbase I presume...... I can build/price you one....Just let...

After seeing the comments about raising the box ...I'm not sure I agree..... Most manufacturers of truck bodies have strict rules about adding anything to the frame rails to alter the body installation..... Especially raising the height..... With liability issues as they are today...why would...

Thanks Glen, I'm talking with Morgan as of this note...I think I can handle the wall specs...... Wood floor seems a bit different (would it not loose heat as well) Perhaps sealing it with something would help ( I guess !!!) Make cleaning easier too... Frank "The Beast in the East"

I have an NADA truck guide.....it gives me retail and wholsale pricing on units.... Let me know what you have an I'll try to help you out Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"

Talking with another poster on the board.... He is looking at getting a temp control box for hauling critical loads... I have built reefer units for my customers all in the food/beverage business.....however I understand that most expediting units are not hauling anything like that....(...

No CDL required.....It is not considered a commercial vehicle as it is not over 26001 lbs......even with air brakes (intersting glitch in the law) I have sold several F-650 pickups (similar to the these new I trucks)...from an upfitter in Ga. Again no CDL required......... Consider the...

Hi , I have not been on the message board for awhile.... However if you want to purchase a Sprinter...i can help you with the deal....... We now have a franchise to sell them and I have delivered about 5 units already.... E-mail me with any questions........ I also have an upfitter than can...

Hi Guys, I just drove a 3500 Chevy Van for a customer from Eastern PA to CA Drove I-76, I-70, I-44, I-40,I-10.....PA,WV,OH,IN,IL,MO,OK,TX,NM,AZ,CA Used my Nextel to speak to my wife all the way expect to small spots in southern MO near Joplin and just near the TX/MN border west of Amarillo...

Hi Guys, I'm looking at an old (12/2003) NADA Truck Guide... 2001 Freightliner FL106... Wholesale - 28350 Loan - 25535 Retail - 32775 Add for 2-speed rear - 1100 7.2 Cat over 250hp - 3300 Air ride susp - 1900 This does not account for the sleeper or the cargo box value...

Makes sense about Buffalo..as thats where Unicell has their plant... That standup option actually goes cuts into the nosecone "aerocell" Ford built Job #1 on the 2005 E-series yesterday.... a milestone for them in that they '04's were sooooo delayed.... Diesel 6.0's look like they will be...

Hi, Did Unicell build the sleeper ???? I have a working relationship with them in my business.... Let me quote you when you are ready..... Ford E-450 will give you 14,050 GVWR I think the E-350's are way to small to use for this purpose.. As to the ramps...I have a number of customers that...

Funny you should mention the cab/chassis configuration. I just got the spec sheet from Supreme on the approval to upfit the Sprinters with a variety of bodies. At the work truck show in Baltimore earlier this year I saw a cab/chassis "up close and personal".....I was personally not...