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PostPosted: Feb Wed 08, 2006 11:32 pm 
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Then I can start on the van.
I have been working on this truck most of the winter.

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It is a second tanker for the Fire Dept. that I am a member.
We started with a used cab and chassis from a former Miami, Fla. Ladder truck.
We shortened the wheel base by 8 ft.
We cut 12 ft off of the back of the frame.
We purchased the apparatus body and installed it.
The only part we didn't do ourselves is the tank,which we had built and installed. 3500 gals.
I have been wiring all of the warning lights, electric actuated dump valves on both sides and on the rear. Also all of the D.O.T. lighting, radios, sirens, etc. All that is left is tieing up some wiring underneath and mounting the control boxes for the lights and sirens.
It should go on its first run to fill the tank this weekend.
I'll look up some early pics of the chassis when we first got it, What a difference.

Then I can get started on my van. (guess what Colleen, I think I'm going to have it painted. Are you ready to do me another drawing????)

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I see you've been busy :_|_:
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Wow, that sounds like allot of work...

What ET are you expecting out of it.... :wink:

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Well its got an 8v92 with an Allison so it shouldn't be to bad empty.
But add 28,000 of weight and it will probably be a different story.

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So traction wouldn't be a problem then..... 8)

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I don't think so, especially if you set the differential lock.

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When we goin testing...... :wink:

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It has the 60,000# rear suspension, so ACAP (as close as posible).
I guess Thompson.

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Should I bring a fogger kit for it???

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I think you use Propane on a diesel, Right!!!

But you can bring me one for the van!!!

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Nitrous too.. You can use either or both...... :shock:

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Both will work :twisted: :twisted:

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Now your talking Jim..... :D

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