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Post by rsmith on Feb 10, 2010 22:13:01 GMT -5
I need some advice. I have this Snap On tool truck in my yard. The intention is to turn it into an RV for trail riding. If I purchase it I would like to sell my truck camper and put a hitch on the back of this bad boy for my trailer. Here are the specs of the deal: - gas burner 427 - carburated - recent rebuild - racing headers
- Allison overdrive automatic
- radiator bigger than my house
- 7500 watt generator
- 2 roof air conditioners - one brand new
- gas heating furnace
- 40 gallon propane tank
- 3000 watt power inverter
- external electrical hookups
- rear lift gate - can pick 4 wheeler up and put it inside.
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- $2500.00
What do you all think about this crazy idea? I think it is a good price for what all I am getting. Is this an absolutely silly idea? I think it would be fun building an RV with this foundation. I worry about folks bothering me about buying some tools.    |
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Post by rsmith on Feb 15, 2010 9:38:20 GMT -5
I bit the bullet and made the purchase this weekend. I am so excited about making a full time trail RV. I will post progress as it developes. My first goal is to get the truck in top shape mechanically just as it sits. I really want to take it on a trip before I start investing in the appliances that will go inside. I serviced the generator this weekend and it works beautifully!
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Post by MyNameIsMud on Feb 15, 2010 11:31:19 GMT -5
This will be a fun project to watch! In the pictures it looks like the rear springs are sagging a little. Does it have a load in it?
How many folks are you planning to sleep in it? 
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Post by broncocraigellis on Feb 15, 2010 18:34:32 GMT -5
Sweet
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Post by rsmith on Feb 15, 2010 22:46:23 GMT -5
This will be a fun project to watch! In the pictures it looks like the rear springs are sagging a little. Does it have a load in it?
How many folks are you planning to sleep in it? There is about $500 worth of tools still in it. That lift gate on the rear must be pretty heavy. It sits relatively level on flat ground. I am thinking about a double bed in the back and a couch and table in the front that will let down and go all the way across. I am thinking 6-8 may be able to sleep comfortably. |
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Post by HottyToddy on Feb 16, 2010 8:55:53 GMT -5
I think it's an excellent idea, and a great starting place. I'm sure it's been well maintained. I've been in the truck a couple of time myself! Keep us posted (with lots of pics) on your progress.
TI
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Post by jharfst on Feb 17, 2010 10:52:04 GMT -5
Wow! Cool. I think you did good by snapping up that deal. I'll be watching for the build-up and taking notes.
-jim
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Post by rsmith on Feb 21, 2010 9:59:15 GMT -5
Worked on the tool truck a little this weekend - replaced the spark plugs, changed the oil, and replaced all of the filters. The motor runs beautifully and I also foud out it is a 454 and not a 427 as I was told. The truck was maintained well as I found the maintenance log, however it has 237,000 on it. The motor and tranny were gone through about 50,000 miles ago.
I am thinking about removing the lift gate off of the back. I originally wanted to lift the 4 wheeler in the back, but there is not going to be enough room in the design.
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Post by bcjeep on Mar 24, 2010 20:00:56 GMT -5
Rob, if you arent going to use that lift gate I would love to take it off your hands . Give me a call when you can . Thanks BC
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Post by rsmith on Mar 28, 2010 20:00:01 GMT -5
Rob, if you arent going to use that lift gate I would love to take it off your hands . Give me a call when you can . Thanks BC Brian, I have cut the gate off. The pump does not work and the cylinder is leaking like a sieve. I am not sure that any of that would be any good. The ramp itself is in pretty good shape it is aluminum and weighs at least 400 pounds. BTW, I was vacuuming out the truck yesterday to go camping, and a guy taps me on the shoulder. I scared me to death. Anyway, he introduced himself and claimed that he was looking for a truck like this to make a mobile kitchen. I told him that i like it right now and the price may reflect that, but he could make me an offer anyway. He made an offer and that forced me to agree to sell it. He says that he will be at my house with a cashier's check tomorrow. We shall see. If I sell it it will be great to have the money, otherwise I will still have a good time building the truck. |
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Post by rccolacc on Mar 29, 2010 11:47:30 GMT -5
BTW, I was vacuuming out the truck yesterday to go camping, and a guy taps me on the shoulder. I scared me to death. Anyway, he introduced himself and claimed that he was looking for a truck like this to make a mobile kitchen. I told him that i like it right now and the price may reflect that, but he could make me an offer anyway. He made an offer and that forced me to agree to sell it. He says that he will be at my house with a cashier's check tomorrow. We shall see. If I sell it it will be great to have the money, otherwise I will still have a good time building the truck. Rob-- you're my hero. Such a wheeler dealer. Tell the guy if he buys it to come over here to the GTR airport exit. He could rack up on some lunch sales since the gas station is the only show in town right now. |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Mar 29, 2010 22:59:32 GMT -5
Well, we're anxiously waiting on the verdict....
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Post by rsmith on Mar 30, 2010 21:25:31 GMT -5
Well, we're anxiously waiting on the verdict.... The guy came to buy the truck. He handed me a cashier's check and I signed the title over to him and it left. Ten minutes later it was back. The guy was terrified that he could not handle something that big. This comes from a guy that has a commercial license and drove a school bus for years. I don't really understand his theory. The steering is very soft and touchy. I can manuever thos big 18 wheeler tires with my pinky finger. I think he was not used to something that soft. Anyway, I still have the truck and I am marching forward. I have recently installed four 6 volt golf cart batteries for auxillaries and dual heavy duty commercial batteries for cranking. I estimate that I can run house lights, heater and 120 volt inverter for 15 days without plugging in. I pulled the generator and serviced it from top to bottom. It is running great and pulling the 2 roof AC's just fine. I will keep working until somebody else makes me an offer. |
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Post by rsmith on Mar 31, 2010 2:02:30 GMT -5
Well, we're anxiously waiting on the verdict.... The guy came to buy the truck. He handed me a cashier's check and I signed the title over to him and it left. Ten minutes later it was back. The guy was terrified that he could not handle something that big. This comes from a guy that has a commercial license and drove a school bus for years. I don't really understand his theory. The steering is very soft and touchy. I can manuever thos big 18 wheeler tires with my pinky finger. I think he was not used to something that soft. Anyway, I still have the truck and I am marching forward. I have recently installed four 6 volt golf cart batteries for auxillaries and dual heavy duty commercial batteries for cranking. I estimate that I can run house lights, heater and 120 volt inverter for 15 days without plugging in. I pulled the generator and serviced it from top to bottom. It is running great and pulling the 2 roof AC's just fine. I will keep working until somebody else makes me an offer. |
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Post by rsmith on May 6, 2010 20:22:28 GMT -5
Sold the tool truck today. I took a 140 mile round trip in it last weekend and it cost me approximately $1 a mile. I could not afford to put gas in that thing. It has a happy home now. The guy is building a camper for Talledega. I feel like it will fit in very well in that situation.
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