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    It24F windshield wiper motor

    Does anyone have instructions on how to replace the front windshield wiper motor on a IT24F?
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    Oshkosh Snow Plow Trucks

    Is anyone running an older Oshkosh snow plow truck? 1970s-1980s Era What are the pros and cons of running them? What are the major problems you've had and cost to fix them?
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    CAT IT24F need help with a few items

    I have a 1995 CAT IT24F and there a few things going on. When you turn on the a/c and heater air blows out but it will not blow any heat out..... How can I fix that? Sometimes when I turn the key to crank the engine it makes a sound like it does when you turn the key on a car and the engine is...
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    Service truck bed organization

    hey guys I run a 8 foot Stahl Utility/ Service bed on my Ram 2500 and I am looking for compartment organization ideas Can you guys post pictures of your setups
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    CAT IT24F Engine block heater

    I have 1995 CAT IT24F it has a very hard time starting in cold weather. It is below 32 degrees on a regular basis. I was wondering if I should install an intake heater or would installing an engine block heater be better? or both? does anyone have installation instructions for the engine block...
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    1 ton service truck build- looking for ideas

    hey guys I am interested in building a building a service truck on a 3rd gen dodge 3500 DRW chassis and I want to get some ideas on how to build it out can you guys posts pics of your rigs? what made you choose the box layout you did?
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    historical semi truck registration

    hey guys Im looking at buying a 1960s or 1970s KW or Pete and want to register it as a historical vehicle. Are any of you guys running historical plates? Do you have any issues hauling your personal property? ( I want to use it to haul a rock crawler, my tractor, firewood etc)
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    USFS /BLM / CAL Fire Contractors

    hi guys I am interested in starting up a tactical water tender business to contract with the USFS /BLM / CAL Fire and I need a little bit of guidance. This business will be based in California. 1. What is the best way to form the company for this kind of work; incorporate,LLC etc...
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    heavy truck repair shops in northern CA

    hey guys Can anyone recommend a good heavy truck repair shop who can also do fabrication work? Also do you have recommendations a good paint shop that does semi trucks? I am in the Sacramento area but willing to travel within a 2 hour radius
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    Semi truck registered as a motorhome

    Do any of you guys have a semi truck registered as a motor home that use to pull your step deck, lowboy hydraulic dovetail, lowboy etc with it for for non commercial purposes. ( i.e. hauling your rock crawlers to the trails or your hot rod to a car show etc) What have been your...
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    Your Hydraulic Dovetail Pictures Wanted

    Well I was searching through the site and I didn't see any thread dedicated to Hydraulic Dovetail trailers so i thought it would be cool to start one It would be great if you guys would post up your pics
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    maxium length

    Hi guys so here is my scenario ~I want to buy a 3 axle Peterbilt 379 with a 60" sleeper ~I want to buy a 45 foot or 48 foot long hydraulic dovetail trailer I need to be under 65 feet overall length ~ Is it possible to be under 65 feet with this set up?
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    need some help with my truck in San Diego

    hey guys, Sorry if this is the wrong area to post this. My F250 EC LB 4x4 transmission blew up. The truck needs to be towed from Oceanside to Miramar.. AAA refuses to do it since its not going to a shop & I cant really afford to pay the $8 per mile for a tow truck. Is anyone willing to...
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    plow trucks

    let see'em post up your pictures of your plow trucks
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    truck advise

    so my brother & I own a used car dealership. I am looking to put a semi truck in the inventory & use it to haul my stuff for personal use until it sells Does anyone have experience with this scenario in CA? (if so that would awesome) So what I am wondering is do I just throw a dealer...
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    renting a truck

    If I were to rent a semi truck (that is on non op) from a person (not a company) I would be renting it for about a week. What would I need besides a trip permit & temp fuel permit? Thanks
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    stretch lowboy picture thread

    Post your pics of your extendable lowboys loaded
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    heavy haul rig setup

    hey guys I need some advise I am looking to get a CA legal rig (bridge length) What is the recommended wheel base I should get for the truck? I am not sure which way to lean towards for the trailer I will be doing oilfield transport as well as regular freight and heavy equipment...
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    classic truck question

    I am looking at buying a "classic" Peterbilt from the 60s or 70s :D I would register it as a historical vehicle Can you haul your own personal belongings (i.e. firewood, trucks etc..) without having to put the truck under your company name, authority, company insurance? TIA
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    heavy haul company recommendations

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a heavy haul transport company who operates in the southeast? thanks
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