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Hi Arky, I just attended a class and tour at the Morgan plant here in Morgantown PA.... Found out they sell mis-orders and cancellations..They have several plants around the country...one is in Rydal GA...That near you ??? Anyway...we learned about the sub assemblies crossmembers as they...

Hey Stumpy, I visited your fair city last October (went to a wedding...best one I've ever attended).... Did some casino stuff too !!! I also drive a tow truck part-time (flat bed or rollback mostly)... Tough job...most people don't realize.... Anyway...read all the back posts here...and get...

Hi, I sell commercial vehicles ...and have had numerous customers ask me the same question ??? Answer: Depends......... Question : On what ...you ask ??? Answer : A variety of things...like: Your current situation....paying your monthly bills on time over the last 12 months...is a biggy...

Hey, Good Luck on your new rig... Is this a 2500 or 3500 unit (i.e. SRW or DRW )???? Dodge is promoting a cab/chassis unit in the 3500 series that can take a 12 to 14' box... I'm curious as to what the duallies are getting... Let us know how the truck performs after about 25K or 50k..which i...

Sorry you had a bad experience.... I hear that all the time. While it is true that all rebates are based on "date of delivery" the particular upfit rebate you were referring to is available until 6/30/04... If you financed they should have shown that rebate as part of the down payment to lower...

Looks great...smart idea... I sell these units (we are a multi-franchise dealer)... Unicell just sent me a note indicating that the 2004 Econoline inventory is very, very limited...they will stop making them soon.. They predict they will be out of "pool units" to build foe several months...

Hi, As a dealer here in the US...Chevy and GMC have not put an diesels in a van since ...."well I can't remember when" ... And you are probably referring to the famed "6.5 diesel" of the mid 90's etc..... What a disaster ??? to say the least...... Prior to my vehicle days I rep'ed for a...

Not nesessarily true regarding making them "towmotor friendly". Either box can be re-inforced to handle that kind of load..... Also you can add plywood on the inside and a metal "kickplate" all round........ Just clearing that up///// "The Beast in the East":)

Arky, Fiberglass Re-inforced Plywood (FRP) for short. They have some advantages and some disadvantages.... Advantage: You can add framework inside ( other than the actual crossmembers..... They are somewhat easier to repair ( i.e. a tear in the wall etc) as you can patch them and re-sans...

Hi, I wanted to weight in on my understanding of TRAC leasing. Terminal Rental Adjustment Clause or TRAC for short is a lease that allows the lessee and the lessor to determine the residual value of the vehicle at the end of the lease.... The lessor takes the depreciation along the way so...

Hi, I crunched some numbers some time back..I'll try it again. $1800/month truck cost x 12 months = $21600/yr. Divide by 52 weeks = $415.00/week 4000 miles/week of pay miles @ $1.10/mile = $4400/wk. 4000 miles/wk @ 45 mph average - 88.8 hrs./week (12.6 hours/day) 4000 miles divided by 9...

Hi, I'll give you a little insight (I sell commercial vehicles so you know where (I'm coming from) 1st thing...Have your "ducks in order" I mean be sure ou have dates and problems and who you talked to on a list befor you sit down.. 2nd thing - get an estimate as to how much money you may...

Not sure what is happening in the Canada however her in the US... The RAM vans ended production this year with the advent of the Sprinter at Dodge dealers..... You may find some 03 units on lots...but by and large they are going fast...... Just an FYI..... The Fords ( I sell all brands ) have...

RE: You need to have your kentucky # posted on the Hi, Have What posted ????? PA does a number of random checks and CT is very aggressive as well... Frank in PA "The Beast in the East":)

Try: www.cmtransport.com Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East":)

I actually spoke to him over a year ago...when I 1st started looking at this business. I found out about him when I met a couple at a truckstop here in Phila. who were on his leasing plan..... He obviously was a good man.... Thought and prayers go out to his family.... Frank in Pa. "The...

Hi, The other two responses are right on.... My company runs about (35) 12,000 and 14,500 GVWR Isuzu box vans "rated" at the above weights...however we register them at 9900# so that we don't have to keep drivers logs... The truck weigh in about 8300# and haul bulky body parts ( not much...

I think (and don't quote me) but you may be seeing the radiator fan come on and off.... Most newer vehicles ( including diesels ) have a limit switch that turns on and off the radiator fans at preset temp limits ( high and low)......... Naturally as the temp climbs whne the truck is running...

Hi, I talked to one of our diesel techs here who worked at an International dealer prior to coming over... He agrees that you will be able to change over you gears to the 3.91 for better mileage and performance...especially if you are not running fully loaded all the time..... He also...

You have options.....Cancel the order being one.... What's the big deal ???????? Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East":+