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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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    What is this FG worth?

    It was from jacksonville Flor ....with that being said it does look like it has some rust on it...It has a 14ft dump so Im pretty sure its the long bed...Interior looks pretty beat up...The owner said he spent $6500 on a new engine 2-3 yrs ago......Thats pretty much what I know 123k on the truck
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    What is this FG worth?

    I just bought a 2001 fg automatic with flatbed dump....The problem is it needs a new transmission...I think I got a pretty good deal..even though its a little beat .It is 1k miles away so I have never seen it with my own eyes ...I started to shop around for someone to fix it for me...I found a...
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    Rent a 4x4 fuso camper

    i THINK YOU ARE MISSING A SOMETHING...Costa rica mexico, Panama are alot different than the USA...The last car I rented was in southern mexico , it was a 1990 toyota and I paid about the same as I would to rent a new car here in the states.....SO I dont think the fuso campers would have to cost...
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    Rent a 4x4 fuso camper

    Just a thought...I was trying to find a place to rent a 4x4camper in costa rica or panama and found nothing...The only thing I could find was $1500 a week for a 1990 20 ft *****... Someone should start renting some 4x4 campers and I bet they would be very successful.....Who wants to rent one?
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    2001 bad tranny question

    I have 2001 automatic fg with a bad tranny...I have gotten a price from the dealer for 4k or a local shop for 3k....or I can buy a rebuilt one on ebay for 2 k...My question is what do you think is the best route to go. I have heard the autmatic go throw trannys like crazy....or maybe there is a...
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