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SwampYankee · #16 08-14-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

These are for you Swamp.

That's got "me" written all over it! And I could park it right next to a Jeep FC when I get my 20 car garage.

Chad300tdt · #17 08-14-2008, 12:43 PM

Check this site out:

http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/g/gerstenslager/gerstenslager.htm

Imagine converting one of these to an RV Camper.

Chad300tdt · #18 08-14-2008, 12:49 PM

One of these antique american beer trucks would be cool as an RV too:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2007/11/24/where-did-all-the-streamlined-beer-trucks-go/

SwampYankee · #19 08-14-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Check this site out:

http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/g/gerstenslager/gerstenslager.htm

Imagine converting one of these to an RV Camper.

Please stop egging me on.

Every now and then an International Metro shows up in the Bargain News and that aforementioned, unsupportable "vision" pops up.

I'd really dig a 40's-early 50's school bus to make into a camper, either ratrod or hotrod themed. A local bus company has had a couple sitting in their back lot for years. I guess I should be thankful that I don't have anywhere to put it otherwise I'd have anothe p.o.s. project sitting around in my yard waiting for time, energy, money and ambition.

SwampYankee · #20 08-14-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

One of these antique american beer trucks would be cool as an RV too:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2007/11/24/where-did-all-the-streamlined-beer-trucks-go/

This would be one kick-a$$ fifth wheel camper:

Chad300tdt · #21 08-14-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampYankee

This would be one kick-a$$ fifth wheel camper:

That thing is awesome.

It looks like a locomotive like this one:

SirNik84 · #22 08-14-2008, 03:16 PM

My dad just got a new truck... well new to him.

I have a 51 GMC panel truck, the one with the windows, the original suburban. my dad got the "new" truck because it has the correct engine for my panel truck. the panel has a Chevy engine in it now, and the GMC is just different enough that it makes the truck less collectible, and my dad always wanted to fix the panel up to factory original.

The "new" truck is going to become the fun truck. i'm looking to find a diesel for it. not sure want direction this project will go, but my dad is excited about it, so thats good.

Chad300tdt · #23 08-14-2008, 03:31 PM

Very cool Nik ... you bought 'Mater's GMC cousin 'Tater!

SwampYankee · #24 08-14-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Very cool Nik ... you bought 'Mater's GMC cousin 'Tater!

Damn you kids and your fancy picture changin' machines!

Looks like a fun project Nik! Cosmetic rust aside it looks like it's fairly solid (at least from this angle). It's amazing what decent sheetmetal will do.

While I'm a big Cummins fan, I prefer to match the gear to the manufacturer. A chipped Duramax paired with an Allison tranny wouldn't be a bad combo to drop in that beast!

SwampYankee · #25 08-14-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

That thing is awesome.

It looks like a locomotive like this one:

Peter Pan Buslines has a Futurliner that shows up at antique truck shows and at the Big E (New England's County Fair).

http://www.futurliner.com/pan.htm

Chad300tdt · #26 08-14-2008, 05:54 PM

I can't believe that thing opens up into a complete sound stage with lights.

Whiskeydan needs one of those for Beanstock.

Hatterasguy · #27 08-14-2008, 10:59 PM

Its cool, but its built on a 3500 chassi so you can't really do anything with it.

If it was built on an over the road truck you could at least tow 30k pounds with it. NFW can you put a Volvo 160 behind that thing, you would break it. Doesn't even have air breaks, and its got the little 5.9.

Someone put a lot of work into it, but not my cup of tea. If I want to drive a real truck I can do that, when I am not at work I want to drive a Mercedes.

Trucks are freaken loud and ride like crap, you have to wear ear plugs if you are driving the dump truck for any period of time. Not something I want to drive for fun, no thanks.

SirNik84 · #28 08-14-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampYankee

Damn you kids and your fancy picture changin' machines!

Looks like a fun project Nik! Cosmetic rust aside it looks like it's fairly solid (at least from this angle). It's amazing what decent sheetmetal will do.

While I'm a big Cummins fan, I prefer to match the gear to the manufacturer. A chipped Duramax paired with an Allison tranny wouldn't be a bad combo to drop in that beast!

My dads first thought is to try and get a Toyota diesel from a Landcruiser because its got the correct bolt pattern for the GMC tranny. it would work because it has similar power as the GMC engine. but with them being hard to find, and all trucks having a ton of power compared to the old trucks I've been thinking Cummins, because they are the best... and brands be damed. Ford uses NaviStar a subsidiary of International Harvester, and Cummins is its own company, and the Duramax is built by Isuzu. so there is no brand loyalty, because the Big 3 just can't build a diesel. so I might as well have the best!

iwrock · #29 08-14-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

My dads first thought is to try and get a Toyota diesel from a Landcruiser because its got the correct bolt pattern for the GMC tranny. it would work because it has similar power as the GMC engine. but with them being hard to find, and all trucks having a ton of power compared to the old trucks I've been thinking Cummins, because they are the best... and brands be damed. Ford uses NaviStar a subsidiary of International Harvester, and Cummins is its own company, and the Duramax is built by Isuzu. so there is no brand loyalty, because the Big 3 just can't build a diesel. so I might as well have the best!

Hell yeah man! Cummins all the way....

I got your cherry picker in my garage, so we can use that for the swap!

That GMC is pretty badass....

(And hop online dangit!)

#30 08-15-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Article:
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/dodge/2005_dodge_ram_peterbilt/index.html

More photos:
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/dodge/2005_dodge_ram_peterbilt/photo_01.html

Thats only a clone, and not a very good looking one at that.

There was a MUCH better looking one at Cummins Truck Fest 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoCXWrHARp8