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  1. dhackney

    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    1986 Ford C8000 4x4 $16,998 Air Conditioning, CB, Trip Odometer, Sliding Rear Window 1986 Ford C8000,4x4! Diesel! This Beauty was a private fire truck for Bell Helicopter. Waterous 1000 GPM 2-Stage Side-Mount Pump! 1200 gallon steel tank! Robwen Foam System with external pickuptube. Rear 1...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    1998 Ford F-800 4X4 $55,500 1998 Ford F-800 4X4 Crew Cab Fire Truck, Flatbed Utility Truck, Cummins ISC 8.3L Turbo Diesel Engine With 250Hp, Allison New World 5 Speed Automatic Transmission, 4X4, Marmon-Herrington MT11H 4 Wheel Drive Conversion, 6.14 Gear Ratio, Pneumatic Transfer Case And...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    Thanks Charlie. That is very good to know for people needing to register in CA.
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    Diesel powered cooktops/water heating

    Here's some info on propane in expedition vehicles, with some specific info on South America: http://www.hackneys.com/travel/docs/propane4xvehicles.pdf While we were on the South America panel at OvEx 12, Rob Blackwell mentioned that he'd created additional LP/Propane info to supplement mine...
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    stock FG weight?

    Gary, Very glad to hear the 649 springs worked well for you! That's great news. I could not disagree more. The stock shocks are worthless. I can't speak to the value or performance of the Rancho shocks, but I can say the stock Fuso shocks are of minimal or less value and capability. IMO...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    You could mitigate the stiff suspension by customizing the spring packs (if it's leaf spring) to your fully loaded weight, but I don't know if you could mitigate the fuel economy much. I don't know enough about these trucks and engines to even speculate on that aspect. Agreed on the FL80 CC...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    1999 VOLVO ACL64T 6x6 $79,500 EX GOV/ CITY TRUCK. 6X6. NO SALE IN CALIF.4000 WATER SYS.. CALL FOR RENTAL $$$, ENGINE TYPE: M11 Cummins 76,796 miles http://www.rockanddirt.com/trucks-for-sale/VOLVO/ACL64T/invnum=9477579
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    2000 OSHKOSH F2146 6x6 $18,950 2000 Oshkosh, Ser 067529, Model F2146, 6X6 Cummins ISM, Hp 305, 9 Spd, 2 Spd Aux, Mls 173816 Ft-21 Rr-46, Lockers, Tires 22.5. 173,816 miles http://www.rockanddirt.com/trucks-for-sale/OSHKOSH/F2146/invnum=9446360
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    2001 FREIGHTLINER FL80 4x4 $35,500 CREW CAB 4X4 12FT FLATBED WITH GAS AIR COMPRESSOR TOOL BOX COPARTMENTS ALLISON AUTOMATIC 1 45 GALLON FUEL TANK 315 80R 22.5 FRONT TIRE SIZE 11R22.5 REAR TIRE SIZE 212 WHEELBASE 3126 CAT MOTOR 245 HP; , ENGINE TYPE: 3126 76,091 miles 245 HP...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    2000 Pete 357 6x6 $59,900 4,000 gallon water truck. Cat 3306 @300 hp, trans RTO1908LL, Eaton rears DD4616P ratio 6:17, FA 21k, RA 46k, AC, PS, Floatation tires with Alcoa's, New 4,000 gallon system, 6 independent air activated BMC sprayers, drafting capabilities, hose reel, Berkley 4x3...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    2003 INTL 5600i 6X6 $69,900 4,000 gallon water truck ISM Cummings @ 385 hp, Allison HD4560P automatic transmission, Fabco transfer case model 170, air activated single speed, gear ratio 5:38, 21K fronts 46k rears, dual power steering, double framed,full lockers, AC, 100 gallon aluminum fuel...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    This dealer has a selection of 6x6 water and fuel service trucks available here: http://www.globaltrucksales.net/tr6x601.html I'll post a couple of them as a sample. I have no knowledge of or affiliation with this dealer or any other listing in this thread. I have no personal knowledge of any...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    1999 International 4800 $33,900 http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=2468880&dlr=1&pcid=2000678345 Allison Auto MD 3060P,double framed, AC, PS, city maintained.; Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs): 35000; 4x4
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    2001 Sterling M6500 4x4 $39,900 http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3523119& 2001 STERLING M6500 ACTERRA,*** 4X4 ***ALL WHEEL DRIVE, ALLISON 5.9-210HP, ALLISON AUTOMATIC, 14' FLAT BED WITH STAKE SIDES, UNDER CDL 26000 LBS GVW, AIR BRAKES, STEEL WHEELS, LOW ORIGIONAL...
  15. dhackney

    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    Definitely not so low cost, but fully pimped with a decent GVW. Also a TV star, so there might be something for you in that. :) 2005 International CXT $139,000 http://www.marketbook.ca/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3545645&LP=TRK Note: This truck is in Canada. I don't know what it would...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    not so low cost, but fully pimped 2008 International MXT 4x4 $74,900 Note: Wikipedia says that this chassis has a GVW of 14k lbs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_XT Truck Trend says the 2007 had a GVW of 14.5k, a payload of 4k and a towing capacity of 15.5k...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    1977 International 1750 4x4 $7,500 This could make a very cool restoration with a matched, period-correct styled camper box. Something like an Airstream Bambi on the back. http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3474531& Ex forest service truck with low miles. Excellent...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    1998 American General 6x6 $12,850 All Wheel Drive, 5sp Automatic, "Extremely Low Miles 2K"!!, 85% Tires, Hydraulic Brakes, 12' 6 Bed w/ 2' Side Panels & Canvas Top, Pintle Hitch & Air Hook ups on rear, Under CDL.; 6x6 http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3005827&...
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    out with the old in with the new

    My grandfather taught me to never show off the scrap pile full of my mistakes. :) They are stock 2007 FG 140 mirrors. They are Hella model 81104 halogen. LED's were not widely available or proven when I built the truck in 2006/07. I purchased them from Susquehanna Motor Sports...
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    (mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

    2001 FREIGHTLINER FL70 $39,500 Air conditioning 79,261 miles Transmission: Allison automatic five speed http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3544463&dlr=1&pcid=2000710263
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