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I am not certain, but I think the weight stamped a Pete tag is it's "dry" weight meaning it does not include fluids. I could be wrong though. -Brad

Yes you can! Your trailer is going to be heavier because the steel floor and spoke wheels. The newer trailers are lighter due to many different things, that being said, the old Axle's, Heil's, and Fruehauf's were lite weight. If you get into a newer aluminum trailer you can realistically get down around 27000. The RD I run weighs in at 17600 full of fuel, wetkit, tool box full of straps and edge protecters, and all aluminum wheels/tanks. Hope I helped you. -Brad

I thnk that diesel would be your best bet. Small amount on a rag and work on it. - Brad

That's the problem with painting them all the same, people don't now if you have 5 or 50. Just started the photobucket as a means of freeing up storage space here, and having all my truck pics separate from the wife's stuff. Thanks, Brad

Broke my left arm Mach 17, had surgery on it March 25, went back to "light duty"at work March 27, drove truck today for the first time since since March 15. I have to pace myself. I am not to sure about throwing straps or rolling a tarp, but today I was driving the six-wheeler and that went good. Get well soon. -Brad

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u616/Bstark43/IMG_0001_zps9750e707.jpg This is the truck my Dad started out with when he went out on his own in 1986. 1979 Mack F-model: 300hp, 5 sp., Camelback. -Brad

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u616/Bstark43/100_0382_zps7cada22d.jpg my attempt at saving storage space here on BMT. -Brad

My 03' did this once, it was a bad lift pump. I do not recall if it threw a code or not . -Brad

Where is the sloped nose Fruehauf that was behind your truck in the pic the other day? That one looked like it had a bit of a shine to it. -Brad

It will. -Brad

I guess I missed the funny part of the ad. It is an old Celli truck and that hood was an aftermarket item to help with ease of maintence/light weight. At one time it belonged to a gentleman in Woodstock,IL. Last time I saw it was about 15 years ago in Rockford and I was trying to buy it. I was 16 years old and the man wanted $1500. The cab was really bad and my Dad thought my money would be better spent else where. I ended up with an 85' Value-Liner when I was 17. Too many trucks, not enough time or money. -Brad

I posted a pic of a truck I sold in the "Chicago R-model" thread that has full fenders that are steel and painted black. I think you were quoted a lil high. There is a guy up this way that does fenders and I think that full aluminum ones would cost you $1000-$1250? installed. If you don't want to keep them shiny have them painted. -Brad

Knowing where your truck came from, it is the best speced truck for what you are doing. What you have isn't broken, so don't fix it. You have a decent lite weight considering the steel wheels and steel floor. A friend of mine has a steel Hilbilt Mongoose sitting in my yard that he wants to sell. It is a lighter weight model with a electric flip tarp and decent tires. He wants to sell it. When I pull it I am around 29500 full of fuel. -Brad

Hammer down!

The last of them ended up at Ritchie Bros last year. There were 15, maybe a few more there. They were set up real nice and didn't have a bunch of miles on them. Christensen out of Hampshire,IL runs only R/RD's and he has quite a few old Ganna trucks. -Brad

I love those Fruehauf dump trailers. Looks great. -Brad

As a offender on this topic I just want to say...... I do preview my post. Everything looks good , I click "post" and boom, there it is up side down. Now mind you, it was right side up in the preview. I only have the upside down problem when using a mobile device. - Brad

I feel like I'm part of the problem. -Brad

There are a few RB's (old Lodesky trucks) still hauling powder under "CTC". -Brad

Cleanliness, to me, involves the person, the equipment, and the support staff. Every industry, and I mean every, has its dirtbags. I'm just saying that our company receives many compliments on our cleanliness/professionalism compared to other carriers that shippers/ receivers we go to get to see on a daily basis. If you so up smelly, wearing dirty clothes and a bad attitude, except to be treated like trash. -Brad

Thank you for thinking I'm a throw back to the 70's (pre-deregulation). I wasn't even a twinkle in anyone's eye at that time. I did, however, learn this trade from men that were true truck drivers. Clean, professional, and timely. They knew all aspects of thier job. They knew what thier shippers and receivers expected from them and gave them a higher level of service. The amazing thing was that most of them did it fom a cabover with less than 300 hp. The drivers of today sure are different. That being said, the Volvos I have been around seem to have decent wiring harnesses and fairly clean frame rails compared to a Freightliner or IH. I have seen Volvos with badly rusted, to the point of holes, frames. It all boils down to what fits the type of work you do, and your personal preference. -Brad

I have never understood the"lack of storage/ small cab" thing. I have always had the pleasure to drive an R-model to make a living. Things I need on daily basis fit in a 12x18 Rubbermaid container that sits on the floor in front of the passenger seat. The lunch box sits between the seats. Any thing related to straps, tools, etc. go in the saddle box mounted to the frame behind the passenger side fuel tank. My biggest question those who think the cab isn't big enough is this, what the hell are you doing in there? -Brad

Glad to see everyone can still be a smart ass. -Brad

I hope everyone gives this a try. I set up a Photobucket acount, and it was very easy. Now I just need time to upload some pictures. -Brad