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*lakeroadster* · 02-09-2011, 10:57 AM

In regards to the trans. you simply pull the rear tranny shaft out and make a press fit cap that replaces the rear oil seal.

While I also think the truck is interesting, the concept just doesn't seem to be cost effective and is wrought with issues:

If it breaks down, how would you tow it?

Is there a service bay set-up with a lift to put it on to service it?

Can you imagine trying to maneuver around in town with that stretched wheelbase?

Just seems like a whole can of worms.

A stock truck and fifth wheel trailer set-up would be cheaper and much more manueverable. And it doesn't have any of the above issues. Additionally you still have a regular truck that is marketable to the masses.

Here is another concern: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=859251

I can't speak for other states, but in Kalifornia, you will have to pull through the scales and will be subject to DOT inspections.
As long as a truck has a regular bed on it, it is considered a pick up, and is not subject to the same regulations as comercial vehicles. Any truck with a modified bed (not a pick up bed), must run through the scales and maintain a DOT BIT inspection program.
This has been a major issue at my work, where we have a fleet of service trucks based on one ton chassis. They have to scale up and perform BIT inspections. There was a big issue when one of them was pulled over for running past a scale house. CHP gave a class for the whole company after this. One thing that came up was 'modified' trucks. Anything with a modified bed, whether driven for personal use or for monetary compensation, must scale up and is subject to DOT inspections.

02-09-2011, 10:57 AM	#6
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Please Take a Look In regards to the trans. you simply pull the rear tranny shaft out and make a press fit cap that replaces the rear oil seal. While I also think the truck is interesting, the concept just doesn't seem to be cost effective and is wrought with issues: If it breaks down, how would you tow it? Is there a service bay set-up with a lift to put it on to service it? Can you imagine trying to maneuver around in town with that stretched wheelbase? Just seems like a whole can of worms. A stock truck and fifth wheel trailer set-up would be cheaper and much more manueverable. And it doesn't have any of the above issues. Additionally you still have a regular truck that is marketable to the masses. Here is another concern: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=859251 I can't speak for other states, but in Kalifornia, you will have to pull through the scales and will be subject to DOT inspections. As long as a truck has a regular bed on it, it is considered a pick up, and is not subject to the same regulations as comercial vehicles. Any truck with a modified bed (not a pick up bed), must run through the scales and maintain a DOT BIT inspection program. This has been a major issue at my work, where we have a fleet of service trucks based on one ton chassis. They have to scale up and perform BIT inspections. There was a big issue when one of them was pulled over for running past a scale house. CHP gave a class for the whole company after this. One thing that came up was 'modified' trucks. Anything with a modified bed, whether driven for personal use or for monetary compensation, must scale up and is subject to DOT inspections. Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-09-2011 at 11:20 AM.