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    fuso brake question

    I brought my 2001 fg to get the transmision rebuilt and the shop said it need brakes...The inspected the front and said the were in good shape but said the back need new drums and seals...My question is arent the back drums typically turned on a lathe? he also said that it was up to me to find...
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    How much is this van worth?

    I was driving and I past a 1994 chevy vandura with a quingley conversion for sale...The van has 80k mint interior..4 leather captain chairs with a fold down bed...Thats the good the bad is it is prett rusty need bod work ,brake cables and basicall the entire frame sandblasted and...
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    EPDM on sidewall

    http://www.firestonebpco.com/roofing/epdm/ecowhite/
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    diesel generator???

    Has anyone ever used a road sign charging generator? The signs use a small lombardini or hatz diesel to charge a batter to run the signs.... seems to be a good idea to me for a low cost diesel charge system
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    EPDM on sidewall

    I am covering my roof with epdm..Has anyone put it on for siding? It is reall durable easy to work with and insulates..What do you think
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    Question about mounting camper

    correct....my plan is to cut off the hitch and remove the rounded fiberglass section...This will allow me to mount it closer to the cab...My estimate that 2ft-3ft will overhang...I dont really see this being a problem....It wieghs 3600lbs once I remove the axles,hitch and 5 tires Im hoping to...
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    Question about mounting camper

    My FG has a 14ft flatbed(long wheelbase) on it right now...I have been looking at different model campers to put on it...I came across a great deal on a hi low 22ft model..It is 21 ft from hitch to bumper...The overall base of the camper measures aprox 16ft..Im wondering if over hanging 2-3 ft...
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    hummer rims for srw

    Do you have the specs for the stockton rims? If you do that would help figure out the back spacing
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    hummer rims for srw

    I have been researching rims to do a srw conversion when I can across a company called http://www.trailworthyfab.com/Custom-Hummer-Wheels/ They build custom H1 rims with any bolt pattern and a custom offset...They are dot approved beadlocks...I just need to figure out the backspacing now...
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    WHat truck to use?

    I am deciding between a 2001 fuso 4x4 and 1993 Chevy 4 door crew cab 3500 w a 6.5 diesel....decisions decisions
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    FG build questions

    Im in the process of planning my build... Im building on a 2001 fg with a 14ft flatbed.... I decided to use a truck camper and build off of that...Im looking at 2 different truck campers...The first is a lite weight type where the roof cranks up....The second is a a hard side....The hard side...
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    Single wheel conversion

    Adapters and spacers are used on many of of the big 3...There are a bunch of companies that specialize in these....I was thinking to have them made so I can use chevy rims and tires...Then my possibilities are endless.....Thats the plan .lets see how it works out
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    What is this FG worth?

    Did some research and found out it was used on the beach to pick up garbage....They said they got the truck stuck in the sand and burnt the tranny.....
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    Single wheel conversion

    I have been looking into wheels to convert to single wheel....Then someone suggested why dont I have hub adapter made..Was wondering if this was possible? They make them for other trucks....not sure why it wouldnt work for converting the FG
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    What is this FG worth?

    CHuckles Where you from? Did you look at the FG in st augustine?
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