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Started by 66monaco, January 22, 2009, 01:39:17 PM

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66monaco

January 22, 2009, 01:39:17 PM
does anybody have an older american truck as a hobby vehicle? i'm just play the though of having one someday  :smilielol: something like this: http://www.truckertotrucker.com/listings/71453.cfm

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January 23, 2009, 07:01:59 PM
I've thought about doing one but I have so many irons in the fire now I'm not sure which one to work on next. A neaighbor down the road has an old cab over kenworth that I've thought about seeing if he'd be interested in paying me to haul it off.   :smilielol:
Dave  

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January 23, 2009, 07:12:28 PM
Where do I start here. I been looking for a cheap old Dodge, Diamond Reo, Brockway, a pre 1980 Mack or Superliner, or pre- 1980 International. I plan on buying a Peterbilt for work when the time is right again. Maybe a Kenworth K100 too.
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

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#3
January 23, 2009, 07:27:18 PM
I got an old rig....... :icon_smile_big:



The rig you are looking at is not old!  You should visit the ATHS web site and go from there if you think you want a hobby truck.
http://www.aths.org

Our chapter hosted the 2008 National in my home town last year............

Monday
http://www.chargerfever.com/aths08monday/index.html
Tuesday
http://www.chargerfever.com/aths08tuesday/index.html
Wednesday
http://www.chargerfever.com/aths08wednesday/index.html
Thursday
http://www.chargerfever.com/aths08thursday/index.html
Friday
http://www.chargerfever.com/aths08friday/index.html
Saturday
http://www.chargerfever.com/aths08saturday/index.html

WingCharger

#4
January 23, 2009, 08:57:46 PM
I love old trucks. :cheers:
My favorites are the '72 through '80 Dodge PowerWagons. :yesnod: :yesnod:

I also like the "independent" trucks. I.E. the Jeep J20 and International Harvester Scout Terra. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

chargerrt

#5
January 23, 2009, 11:45:34 PM
I've been thinking about making a "Favorite Trucks" thread because I haven't seen one on here, but it looks like you beat me to it.  My favorite classic American truck is a 1969 Ford Ranger, hands down!  A SWB one with a big block and a 3-speed on the column would do me just right.

66monaco

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January 25, 2009, 02:30:47 PM
I like late 70's and early 80's kenworths, peterbilds and freightliners ! ;) gotta have someday a kenworth w900! smokey & the bandit!!  :2thumbs: but this is cool too, and fair price! : http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=1941137&guid=B0FD13E6077C4B67B44CD19E84221B9C
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January 25, 2009, 10:09:24 PM
That is nice and at a good price. :yesnod:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

66monaco

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January 26, 2009, 03:14:26 AM
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January 26, 2009, 03:17:18 AM
geez! now this is TORQUE!!!!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxv2hOlFav4&feature=related    :cheers:
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January 28, 2009, 09:37:22 AM
THE LEGEND !  :cheers: :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAUd0T__ioA

Jerry kick ass!

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January 28, 2009, 11:12:04 AM
I have seen those first two videos already. They're both from Canada. Those guys in the video are nuts. It's suprizing they don't tear the drive shaft right out, little alone the rear ends.

This guy is a member of "Hank's Truck Forum" that I'm also a member of. This is the actual Convoy movie truck & trailer, both fully restored. There are also picture posted in one of the truck threads here.

The Real Convoy Truck June 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQlCsZGYAKU

Convoy Truck 2008 Pop Up Video (This is the better of the two videos.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoMkln-xIHA&feature=related

Here is his website with a bunch of great movie info. He also has restored the actual truck from the movie "Duel".
http://www.stlouisdumptrucks.com/
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

66monaco

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January 28, 2009, 12:25:35 PM
Quote from: Wi. Charger Guy on January 28, 2009, 11:12:04 AM
I have seen those first two videos already. They're both from Canada. Those guys in the video are nuts. It's suprizing they don't tear the drive shaft right out, little alone the rear ends.

This guy is a member of "Hank's Truck Forum" that I'm also a member of. This is the actual Convoy movie truck & trailer, both fully restored. There are also picture posted in one of the truck threads here.

The Real Convoy Truck June 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQlCsZGYAKU

Convoy Truck 2008 Pop Up Video (This is the better of the two videos.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoMkln-xIHA&feature=related

Here is his website with a bunch of great movie info. He also has restored the actual truck from the movie "Duel".
http://www.stlouisdumptrucks.com/



that is what I'm wondering too! I've read somewhere that there are around 1500hp in those things, and who knows how much torq! frame take lot of twisting! :D
man, those convoy vids are cool!!! is it really the one that has been used in the movie?? sooo coool! :2thumbs:  I love that movie ! I've watched it million times when I was kid! hahahah :D

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January 28, 2009, 01:01:40 PM
It was reconstructed with as much parts as possable from the real movie truck which was rolled after it was turned into a cement mixer. And it was licensed by the state as the real deal. If you read his website on the restoration of the truck, he tells in detail all about it. And, I owned the dvd of the movie since it was re-released. It's my all time fav movie.
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

66monaco

#14
January 28, 2009, 01:16:24 PM
yep! I read some of his page, man, that is great! I've always loved the duck ornament! I'll probably buy one in my, someday to come, truck!  ;D I sure would like to buy w900a or something like that freightliner I send earlier! but there's one bad thing about buying a truck....I would have to sell my charger first to get the money needed  :eek2:
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January 28, 2009, 02:01:48 PM
Hmmm, I need to find my forum I started about a D-600 T/T

TruckDriver

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January 28, 2009, 03:09:38 PM
I am having someone check out a W900 or W900a today in fact that has been sitting for sale for over a year now in a small town. It had faded paint, but overall, looked to be in good shape. I'm thinking it might be able to be had for under $15,000. if itis a '90s model like I think it is. I'll know more tonight or tomarrow. If I can get a loan, I want to buy a older truck, and go back to work for myself. Potato season here brings good money. I was told I could pay off a $20,000 truck in 5 months if I did that. Soooooooooo..........!
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

66monaco

#17
January 28, 2009, 04:29:25 PM
that seems quite nice pay! here's another Finns kenworth! it has been in several mags etc. around the world! he has done most of modifications him self, flames, kenworth enbels, etc! now it has been sold..

http://www.siliconeexpress.blogspot.com/

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January 28, 2009, 06:35:27 PM
I like that cabover k100 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

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January 28, 2009, 08:49:57 PM
Quote from: 66monaco on January 26, 2009, 03:17:18 AM
geez! now this is TORQUE!!!!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxv2hOlFav4&feature=related    :cheers:

:o    torque  :yesnod:  never seen anything like that before on that sort of truck  :coolgleamA:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

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January 28, 2009, 08:57:45 PM
Quote from: chargerrt on January 23, 2009, 11:45:34 PM
I've been thinking about making a "Favorite Trucks" thread because I haven't seen one on here, but it looks like you beat me to it.  My favorite classic American truck is a 1969 Ford Ranger, hands down!  A SWB one with a big block and a 3-speed on the column would do me just right.
I don't know.  a rig to me is a Semi. A truck is a 1/2 up to a 1 ton. Maybe you still can start a new thread.  :2thumbs:

472 R/T SE

#22
January 28, 2009, 09:18:06 PM
I always liked the needle nose Petes'.  I had one as my first assigned truck when I worked in the patch.

When I got off the road I had close to $20k in savings and planned on buying the truck I was running, which I got new.  Until I fell in lust with a cocktail waitress at Jubitz truck stop, all down hill from there.

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#23
January 28, 2009, 10:30:31 PM
I'd love to get a old Dodge or Chevy Wrecker........someday :yesnod: :2thumbs:
"Its better to live one day as a Lion than a Lifetime as a Lamb".

      "The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and will to carry on."

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1970 Dodge Charger R/T
1993 Dodge Ram Charger
1998 Freightliner Classic XL

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January 29, 2009, 04:07:49 AM
When I got off the road I had close to $20k in savings and planned on buying the truck I was running, which I got new.  Until I fell in lust with a cocktail waitress at Jubitz truck stop, all down hill from there.
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