Popular Post Truck Shop Posted May 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2017 I bought this 94 W900 this last monday for the company I work for? Will stretch frame to 295" from 230" and install a Z353 Zacklift. It's for company use but we will probably use it on outside wheelift tows also. The closest wheel lift is 50 miles away. But I am building it to run to N.D or CO. if need be. It will be a permanent mount wheel lift. Truck Shop 6 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Nice looking truck. Little bit of elbow grease and it will be a stunner! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-369202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 wow,,,,nice lookin ride....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-369749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Finished some repairs today, tomorrow we will remove the drive axles and strip the frame to lengthen from 230"WB to 300"WB Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-369965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Progress made today. Should have new rails and inserts in tomorrow and some of it drilled up. Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 well you don`t mess around how many working on the project? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 55 minutes ago, carlotpilot said: well you don`t mess around how many working on the project? This one is the 73rd stretch I've done and my last I hope. There are three in the shop but this job is mainly mine. I always have a plan and I work the plan. I turn down 3 to 4 of these frame jobs a year. Fifteen years ago the Freightliner dealer I Hermiston, Or. brought me seven day cab tractors to stretch all were the same. I turned one out every 3 1/2 days. I ordered all the rails, inserts and flange bolts before hand. I only have 4 hours in it today. Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Why do people in America stretch the chassis out real long ??? Not been a smart ass but just wondering Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamsterGrrrl Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 For a tow truck a long wheelbase gives a longer lever arm so the weight of the front of the truck can more effectively counteract the weight of the towed load behind the rear axle. But a 300" wheelbase is mostly a fashion statement... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: Why do people in America stretch the chassis out real long ??? Not been a smart ass but just wondering Paul That's a good question in some cases. This truck will have a permanent mounted wheel lift for towing. With wheel lifts you need a long wheel base for leverage or weight on your steer axle . 2 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, TeamsterGrrrl said: For a tow truck a long wheelbase gives a longer lever arm so the weight of the front of the truck can more effectively counteract the weight of the towed load behind the rear axle. But a 300" wheelbase is mostly a fashion statement... Yes it's mainly a fashion statement but a 300" WB tow truck with wheel lift is the standard and even longer in some cases. Cement mixers and garbage trucks will tax 300" tow rig. 2 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 29 minutes ago, Truck Shop said: This one is the 73rd stretch I've done and my last I hope. There are three in the shop but this job is mainly mine. I always have a plan and I work the plan. I turn down 3 to 4 of these frame jobs a year. Fifteen years ago the Freightliner dealer I Hermiston, Or. brought me seven day cab tractors to stretch all were the same. I turned one out every 3 1/2 days. I ordered all the rails, inserts and flange bolts before hand. I only have 4 hours in it today. Truck Shop 3 1/2 days is staying with it . there was a time i could do an inframe on a cummins in 24 hrs having as you said everything on hand at the start those days are long gone 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 35 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: Why do people in America stretch the chassis out real long ??? Not been a smart ass but just wondering Paul paul same basic reason you would add counterweight to the rear of a farm tractor to keep the rear wheels on the ground when using the front loader Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 4 hours ago, carlotpilot said: paul same basic reason you would add counterweight to the rear of a farm tractor to keep the rear wheels on the ground when using the front loader but isnt the king pin on the grease plate far enough forward to put weight on steer Had a fella here the other day in KW loaded hay for out west and he had a long chassis and asked him why and he said it rides a lot smoother as most of his work is off road pulling road trains Not very long by US standards and even with this length it suits only up to 40 foot trailers when he runs as a single Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 7 hours ago, carlotpilot said: 3 1/2 days is staying with it . there was a time i could do an inframe on a cummins in 24 hrs having as you said everything on hand at the start those days are long gone Well my day's are about long gone too. That's why this will be my last one, This job will have lull time because of some extra fab work and drive lines. Truck Shop Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 11 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: but isnt the king pin on the grease plate far enough forward to put weight on steer Had a fella here the other day in KW loaded hay for out west and he had a long chassis and asked him why and he said it rides a lot smoother as most of his work is off road pulling road trains Not very long by US standards and even with this length it suits only up to 40 foot trailers when he runs as a single Paul heres the idea even this set up is just a little skittish on a wet road 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 that has all become clear now Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Ran into a snag the outside rails were wrong. They didn't get the sheet square in the press brake and the lips came out tapered. Sent those back,new ones on the way. Truck Shop Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Truck Shop said: Ran into a snag the outside rails were wrong. They didn't get the sheet square in the press brake and the lips came out tapered. Sent those back,new ones on the way. Truck Shop all it takes is a computer to screw things up cnc 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 what engine is in that, a detroit? Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 12 hours ago, tjc transport said: what engine is in that, a detroit? Yes it's a series 60-470 hp Truck Shop Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Truck Shop Posted May 23, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2017 Outside rails showed up this afternoon was able to get them welded to original rails and bolt holes mapped. Drill it up tomorrow and paint the inside of frame. Truck Shop 5 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Truck Shop Posted May 24, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2017 Got done what I wanted today, drilled and painted. Should be rolling the rear drives back in place tomorrow. Truck Shop 5 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 At this rate, you will probably be done by lunch time! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Truck Shop, you keep a neat work area. All the years I worked on trucks I never understood why some guys would trip over tools, trash, coffee cups, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49725-wheel-lift-toter/#findComment-370623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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