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Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
6 years 5 months ago #188752
by Claire
Hi guys,
I have a new project on the go, which calls for a special built 7m trailer, which will then need a towing vehicle capable of pulling at least 4ton to include trailer weight.
Currently I don't have either
My next option is to consider buying a flat bed truck, which I can put on historic rego and use occasionally without $1200 on rego.
It needs to carry an aircraft cockpit, which weighs in at 3ton on its own and is 23ft long.
Ideally located in SA, just so I don't have the hassle with collection and the pits, but I suppose I would consider all options if the price was right.
Budget is an issue though, as trailer will cost roughly $4-4500 at mates rates, so needs to be a realistic comparable price for a truck.
A modern equivalent would be something like an extended Isuzu 450 long or a Hino FB4J.
Any suggestion warmly welcome and I have a 2 week window to source something.
Cheers
Bob
I have a new project on the go, which calls for a special built 7m trailer, which will then need a towing vehicle capable of pulling at least 4ton to include trailer weight.
Currently I don't have either
My next option is to consider buying a flat bed truck, which I can put on historic rego and use occasionally without $1200 on rego.
It needs to carry an aircraft cockpit, which weighs in at 3ton on its own and is 23ft long.
Ideally located in SA, just so I don't have the hassle with collection and the pits, but I suppose I would consider all options if the price was right.
Budget is an issue though, as trailer will cost roughly $4-4500 at mates rates, so needs to be a realistic comparable price for a truck.
A modern equivalent would be something like an extended Isuzu 450 long or a Hino FB4J.
Any suggestion warmly welcome and I have a 2 week window to source something.
Cheers
Bob
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6 years 5 months ago #188754
by Lang
Replied by Lang on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
This looks good value but a long way from SA.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wamuran/trucks/b...uzu-truck/1154126863
Lang
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wamuran/trucks/b...uzu-truck/1154126863
Lang
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6 years 5 months ago #188758
by Swishy
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Replied by Swishy on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
Claire/Bob
FWIW
Cut to the chase n make a skid or wheel mounted frame to mount u're cockpit on
n then grab local Tilt tray mob or crane truck to load n cart = lot less $$$ n time
Your Well cum
Next
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cya
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FWIW
Cut to the chase n make a skid or wheel mounted frame to mount u're cockpit on
n then grab local Tilt tray mob or crane truck to load n cart = lot less $$$ n time
Your Well cum
Next
LOL
cya
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OF ALL THE THINGS EYE MISS ................. EYE MISS MY MIND THE MOST
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6 years 5 months ago #188771
by atkipete
Replied by atkipete on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
Are you sure aircraft cockpit weighs 3 tonnes ? Is there any weight that could come out of it ?
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6 years 5 months ago #188778
by wedgetail84
And by the way - why do you want a 4cyl? If you're doing historic rego surely some form of tax isn't an issue? And does the no of cylinders even factor in anymore with a truck?
Replied by wedgetail84 on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
Nice. But 220hp NA that would have to be a 6 cyl?Lang wrote: This looks good value but a long way from SA.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wamuran/trucks/b...uzu-truck/1154126863
Lang
And by the way - why do you want a 4cyl? If you're doing historic rego surely some form of tax isn't an issue? And does the no of cylinders even factor in anymore with a truck?
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6 years 5 months ago #188779
by Lang
Replied by Lang on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
Bob
Can you reveal what sort of aircraft it is/
Lang
Can you reveal what sort of aircraft it is/
Lang
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6 years 5 months ago #188785
by Claire
Replied by Claire on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
Thanks for the tips and info guys.
Yes that's a nice truck Lang, but as you say, a long way away and probably too big for my need.
Swishy, already considered that option, but I may have to travel interstate a few times a year, so getting it there would then be expensive.
Wedgetail, I was adviced that a 4cyl would be cheaper and easier to maintain.
Atkipete, yes it probably weighs just over 3000kg, even without a nose wheel fitted, as each seat weighs 70kg on their own.
And Lang, if you know your planes it's an F-4J
Yes that's a nice truck Lang, but as you say, a long way away and probably too big for my need.
Swishy, already considered that option, but I may have to travel interstate a few times a year, so getting it there would then be expensive.
Wedgetail, I was adviced that a 4cyl would be cheaper and easier to maintain.
Atkipete, yes it probably weighs just over 3000kg, even without a nose wheel fitted, as each seat weighs 70kg on their own.
And Lang, if you know your planes it's an F-4J
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6 years 5 months ago #188786
by Claire
Replied by Claire on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
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6 years 5 months ago #188787
by Claire
Replied by Claire on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
And it was built in 1966, so it's historic hopefully
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6 years 5 months ago - 6 years 5 months ago #188796
by Swishy
OF ALL THE THINGS EYE MISS ................. EYE MISS MY MIND THE MOST
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Replied by Swishy on topic Wanted: Pre 1987 4cyl truck with min 21ft tray or clean chassis
wow
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air bag trailer drops to ground
Or
Modify a swing lift to suit
cya
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air bag trailer drops to ground
Or
Modify a swing lift to suit
cya
ยง
OF ALL THE THINGS EYE MISS ................. EYE MISS MY MIND THE MOST
There's more WORTH in KENWORTH
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