Here are a couple of pics of my winter project. I bought an 05 international 8600 single axle fleet truck. I cut and stretched the frame,(did a double frame) and put a 14' contractors dump bed on it. It's getting painted next week. If you are thinking of getting a one ton dually diesel, check out some of the deals on retired single axle fleet trucks. They are CHEAP power.
My winter project
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ft. churchill
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That makes a nice outfit for sure, much more capability than a 1 ton dually.
ducaticorse
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LOL, you could PARK a 1 ton dully in the back of that thing and then blow chips into its dump box!
interesting turn of events with this truck. I took it to a shop to sandblast the frame and paint it. The had the bed raised up with the sides dropped down. One of the sides lay inward a bit when down. One of the guys lowered it and crushed the rear drop down sides in the tires. I went over and had a few words with the shop manage. Long story short, they are buying me new sides for it.
MSgtBob66
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You are my kind of man...
Moe, that is an awesome build!
I gotta get up your way this winter to check out your shop & equipment.
You are a man that I wish to emulate!
Semper Fi & Good Luck!
BOB
Moe, that is an awesome build!
I gotta get up your way this winter to check out your shop & equipment.
You are a man that I wish to emulate!
Semper Fi & Good Luck!
BOB
Shoot me a message then next time your going to be heading west for something.
Stihlofadeal64
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Very nice fab work. You certainly have a vision for your equipment.
