Ozrockrat
Expedition Leader
Ok guys. Just a warning first. This will not be a build thread. I am too lazy and undisciplined for one of those.
But after getting out E350 4wd ambulance conversion nearly done we worked out that the cab space was just not going to work for us in the long run. So with a severe case of sellers remorse it has moved onto new owners (in Flagstaff so say g'day if you see them).
I picked up the replacement yesterday south of Miami and currently heading back to Phoenix stopping to work a couple of days in Atlanta.
Details
1999 Freightliner FL60 extra cab
Cummins 5.9 24 valve
Allison transmission
12' box with pass through.
4 batteries and built in inverter / charger
150 K on the chassis, 3300 miles and 320 hours on a recon engine.
Bolts rom airside seats (drivers needs some Viagra)
Initial observations:
Goes like a cut cat. Especially in the alt tranny mode.
Shakes like a dog pooping razor blades. Tires are a long way from their best days, basically bald and sitting under inflated for a long time. But hopefully they will get me home.
Magic air horn. I bet the people standing on the corner with their signs saying "honk for impeaching Obama" remember it
Currently sitting it between 60 - 65 but it will easily run to 80 (gps speeds the speedo is somewhat optimistic )
No radio or music of any kind.
Bloody AC does not work and someone forgot to tell Florida it is supposed to be cool at this time of the year.
Cab is way more comfortable than the ford.
Not sure what color to call it. Is it gay glow yellow, snot green or pus yellow? Still on the fence on this one. I just need to convince the missus that it is a really safe color rather than spend the money painting it.
But after getting out E350 4wd ambulance conversion nearly done we worked out that the cab space was just not going to work for us in the long run. So with a severe case of sellers remorse it has moved onto new owners (in Flagstaff so say g'day if you see them).
I picked up the replacement yesterday south of Miami and currently heading back to Phoenix stopping to work a couple of days in Atlanta.
Details
1999 Freightliner FL60 extra cab
Cummins 5.9 24 valve
Allison transmission
12' box with pass through.
4 batteries and built in inverter / charger
150 K on the chassis, 3300 miles and 320 hours on a recon engine.
Bolts rom airside seats (drivers needs some Viagra)
Initial observations:
Goes like a cut cat. Especially in the alt tranny mode.
Shakes like a dog pooping razor blades. Tires are a long way from their best days, basically bald and sitting under inflated for a long time. But hopefully they will get me home.
Magic air horn. I bet the people standing on the corner with their signs saying "honk for impeaching Obama" remember it
Currently sitting it between 60 - 65 but it will easily run to 80 (gps speeds the speedo is somewhat optimistic )
No radio or music of any kind.
Bloody AC does not work and someone forgot to tell Florida it is supposed to be cool at this time of the year.
Cab is way more comfortable than the ford.
Not sure what color to call it. Is it gay glow yellow, snot green or pus yellow? Still on the fence on this one. I just need to convince the missus that it is a really safe color rather than spend the money painting it.
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