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    New Truck Cabs with Reman Parts

    Hello Everyone, There is a company here in MI that does not renew their fleet by buying new trucks every so often, instead they send out alot of the components to get remanufactored and order new Cabs. I wanted to learn a little more about this online and what the cost of such a thing is. If...
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    Engine Parts

    I was wondering where i could get a list of parts specific for a 2000Freightliner FL80 Cummins 8.3 engine (alternator, water pump, fuel pump, radiator, etc). What is a good place in the Mid West to get an Engine like that put in, some place with good reputation. Last question: Where could I...
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    Replacing Cab

    Hello Everyone, I was looking at a straight truck today, the guy replaced the cab on it and has no idea what the GVW on it is. How would i go about finding that out since the sticker on the inside of the door is either no longer there or not the right one. Thanks
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    Surface Rust on Wheels

    Hello Everyone, I wanted to know what everyone does with surface rust on their wheels. Is there a way to get it off? Is it possible to repaint it (how expensive), or just to replace? Thanks in advance!
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    GVW help

    Hello everyone, I have a question regarding a Gross Vehicle Weight sticker on the inside of a door. One line states GVW = 15000 Next two lines break down the steer axle and the drive axle, which equal around 17,000. I would of though those two should equal the GVW (15000), but I might be...
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    6.0 or 7.3

    Hello everyone, I was wondering if a few of you would give your opinions on a couple engines when compared side by side. One is the Gm 6.0 gas engine the other is Ford 7.3 diesel. GM has 28k on it Ford has a little over 100k Just want to know which would be over all a better engine to go with...
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    Driver License .... Applying/Renewal

    I know that some states can print licenses at DMV branches and some do through the mail from Centralized printing shops.... Does anyone here know which side is Michigan on? Are there some branches in MI that you could walk in and get your license renewed or corrections made and walk out...
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    What type of MPG to expect .....

    I was wondering if some of the drivers could list what engine they have and what type of miles they get out of it (Loaded & Unloaded) .... I'm only interested in C and D units, or Class 7 and 8. (I did try to search this topic before posting, but it would not let me search "MPG", saying it...
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    Mercedes-Benz New Ultra-Green Tractor Trailer

    Check out what the Germans are working on. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 2 million tractor trailers in active service. Trailers serve as the main transportation method for goods in much of the world, and are also big contributors of greenhouse gases and other air pollution...
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