Rusty, you could have a talk with Herrin Welding Service in Kilgore Texas. Larry Herrin built my body and mounted my hitch and brake controller. He does good work for reasonable $$ and is a great guy to work with. Plus he is in Texas. Check out my pictures and let me know if you have any questions.
Charlie
2004 Cedar Creek 362BBS Custom. 2006 Volvo VNL42T630 465HP 1650ft/lbs. 12 speed Freedomline Charlie ('65), Michelle ('69), CJ ('93), Jessica ('95) & Brianna the Millenium Baby. http://www.PictureTrail.com/themisfitking
Just thought Id tag on to this topic. Since first learning about the advantages and benefits of a Class 8 tow vehicle...Ive had a keen interest. Im curious as to whether purchasing a plain day cab Chassis and having a sleeper/ living area constructed, a bed constructed and what have you....Ive seen over on Racing Junk.Com Ad's for FL chassis for 80K with a 332" wheelbase. Sure sounds like plenty of room to add your sleeper/MH conversion and still have bed space left for a motorcycle or other vehicle plus your 5th wheel hitch. Its good that I have a couple of years left to sort out all this...LoL
1996 Vogue Prima-Vista 37' CAT 3176 B 360HP Allison HD4060
I was unclear when I ready your original post. Are you looking to make a toter for your 5th wheel or creating a toterhome with a living quarters. Check out the motorhome/garage we did onto a Volvo 610. 12 feet of living space and room for Motorcycles or a Smart Car in the garage.
I posted over at Escapees that ToolSet is going out of business but only as fabricators. My suppliers (welders and fabricators) became too unreliable (quality) and clients were less happy than is acceptable to me.
I'm an architect and good design is very important to me so I'm continuing my business as a designer of toterhomes and motorhomes with the idea that clients could take a complete set of drawings and specs to a builder and get exactly what they want.
In addition I'm always happy to draw from my limited knowlege base and share with others.
David, I've seen your pictures and been looking on the other sites. I am going to be in Kansas that week as it happens visiting my son. I think we'll swing by one afternoon / evening and look forard to weeing the hdt's and their owners. Should be enlightening in making a decision on the tow vehicle for our next 5th wheel. I'd like to talk to you too about doing a modification. We're not in a real hurry either.
Bob, They also offer the 385 Pete conversion with the 440hp Cat C-13 engine -- when you order yours, ask them to reserve one for us?
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Originally posted by themisfitking: Rusty, you could have a talk with Herrin Welding Service in Kilgore Texas. Larry Herrin built my body and mounted my hitch and brake controller. Charlie
This is a very nice looking box. I'm looking to build one of these. What range of prices does a custom truck box and storage rack run?
No problem, look forward to seeing you at the rally. Just drop me an email when you get into town.
David
2001 Volvo 610 465 Hp Autoshift 1650 Ft lbs torque 2004 Mountain Aire Fifth Wheel 2002 Smart Car 08 Harley Ultra Classic 2002 Gem Electric Car First Newmar Fiver with Karma http://community.webshots.com/user/toterman2
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Originally posted by ChiefJohn: Bob, They also offer the 385 Pete conversion with the 440hp Cat C-13 engine -- when you order yours, ask them to reserve one for us?
Actually it's a 445HP/1650FP C12....THAT'S the one I like...
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