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Author:  kickin_astro [ Feb Wed 08, 2006 11:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Just about done with one truck....
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????)
Author:  RICK MILLER [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 12:09 am ]
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I see you've been busy :_|_:
Author:  bbnova [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 9:06 am ]
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Wow, that sounds like allot of work...

What ET are you expecting out of it.... :wink:
Author:  RICK MILLER [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 9:15 am ]
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:lol:
Author:  kickin_astro [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 10:16 am ]
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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.
Author:  bbnova [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 10:30 am ]
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So traction wouldn't be a problem then..... 8)
Author:  kickin_astro [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 10:50 am ]
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I don't think so, especially if you set the differential lock.
Author:  bbnova [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 10:55 am ]
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When we goin testing...... :wink:
Author:  kickin_astro [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 3:58 pm ]
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It has the 60,000# rear suspension, so ACAP (as close as posible).
I guess Thompson.
Author:  bbnova [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 4:01 pm ]
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Should I bring a fogger kit for it???
Author:  kickin_astro [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 4:26 pm ]
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I think you use Propane on a diesel, Right!!!

But you can bring me one for the van!!!
Author:  bbnova [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 4:26 pm ]
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Nitrous too.. You can use either or both...... :shock:
Author:  kickin_astro [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 4:27 pm ]
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Both will work :twisted: :twisted:
Author:  bbnova [ Feb Thu 09, 2006 4:41 pm ]
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Now your talking Jim..... :D
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