Say if you won a free truck of your choice................
 

what make and model would it be???

volvo 880.

volvo 780, d16, i-shift

Depends on what I was going to with it. If I was going to run interstate, then I'd be satisfied with a Freightliner Argosy with the 110" sleeper - midroof, of course. I don't need a big motor. 13 O/D and perhaps something around the 450 - 460 range with a set of 3.73s would be sufficient.
Now if I was doing something local, such as end dump, local delivery of whatever, etc., I'd want something with around a 250 - 260 inch wheelbase, because of the way our bridge law works here... it's complicated beyond belief, and it really makes no sense.. if I were running an interstate load through this state with a cabover, I'd still be allowed to gross 80k, but, if I were running local with a state exemption number and a one-state fuel tax sticker, I wouldn't be able to gross the full 80k with such a short tractor.
So, if I were going to get a daycab, I'd probably say Western Star 4964 or International 9900. Being 6'2, legroom is a concern.

I'll go with the Volvo 880 too, with a big engine and a lot of auto-shift gears to go with it.

TONKA

Brinks....fully loaded :)

Kenworth T-600. 500hp Cat, Eaton 13 speed. Jake, 86" Studio Sleeper w/ sofa and built-in fridge, windows in the escape hatches, all aluminum wheels. Solid black with a just a tasteful amount of chrome in the right places. 8)

HAHAHA - Very nice

I saw a Brinks truck broke down in Kentucky a few days ago. Talk about a lot of flashing lights for that one.

There was a 2nd Brinks truck backed against the 1st. There was a tow truck, a shop truck and 4 of KY's finest. They even blocked off the right lane for it. All of this was on the shoulder.

Ya - whatever was in that truck would've done me nicely for awhile. Heck, even if it was only to buy a nice new truck and keep working for a living.

Peterbilt 389 with a 13 speed.

New KW T660 w/ 550 Cummins, 244" WB, 13spd, 355's, tall rubber, and a 96" ICT or ARI rear door sleeper.

one that unlimited diesel fuel, tires, unlimited warranty on everything all at no cost to me!

Isn't that the reason to be a company driver? :lol:

gee...that didn't take very long!!! :lol:

Seriously wouldn't mind one that had a fuel efficient engine, easy to operate 13 speed and the correct gear ratio to effectively get the freight up and down all necessary roads.

What was sitting on top of that would definetly have to have all of the necessary comforts to make it enjoyable.

The one with the best fuel mileage. Period.

I love the looks of the Volvo 730, don't see many on the road around here, guess most say to hell with it and get the full condo for the same money...anyway that's what I would choose.

The 730 is the mid-roof or flat top version of the 780, correct?

It would be the most expensive truck I could have built, and I would immediately sell it and invest in something with a better return.

Yes. More of a mid-roof. It's actually very roomy. Same as 780, just a couple less feet. The 780 is too tall anyways.

The 730, 780, 830, and 880 all have the same length bunks, around 78" or so.

The 730 and 830 are mid-roof. The 780 and 880 are full height.

The 730 and 780 have the usual "slanted" hood".

The 830 and 880 have the much larger square hood. These only come with ISX's or D16's, unfortunately.

I'd probably take the 730 over anything else.

Mack CH Rawhide edition with a 485hp Mack Mp8 motor and a Mack 18speed.
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And a nice big sleeper to spend your nights in, right? :P

I still want my TONKA.

lol :lol: nah i think it would be a daycab. :wink:

But where are you going to stash your refrigeration, TV, DVD player, Playstation, two weeks worth of clothes, laundry soap, canned Vienna sausages, Ex-Lax, and inflatable sheep in a daycab?

Inflatable sheep? Don't you mean his inflatable Sarah Palen doll? :lol: :lol:

You may have just helped me figure out how I'm going to make millions...

If you are married and you have relations with a blow-up doll is that considered cheating?

Flatbed/ moderate heavy haul: Kenworth T800

86" Studio Sleeper

Cummins ISX 600, Autoshift 18 speed, 46k rears, 20k steerable lift, 14k front.


Van: Kenworth T660

86" Studio Sleeper

Cummins ISX 485ST Ultrashift LEP 13 speed, 40k drives, 12k steer.



Nah, I haven't thought about it too much.

-j

I would not want a new truck. about a 2000, long-nose Pete with a 3406, 500 Cat. 13 speed, with 3:46 rears. 150 gal per side. And, make that "MIDNIGHT BLUE". (with anti-radar, "STEALTH" paint...)

I'd take a Volvo VN780:

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or the VT880:

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Heavy haul.

KW W900L C15 Cat 625HP 18spd with 2spd rear end (4.somthing and 5. somthing) and a 48" flat top with a 20K Front, 20K Lift axle, And 46K Rear. and it would be solid Black with a red frame with plenty of chrome.

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Hey...that thing gotta Hemi? :P

You bet it does.

Oh orange and black would work for a color schem to. :D

It's great to see you again Mack!! http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...nd10/thumb.gif
How's Dump Trucking going these days?

Simple here for me a 5 axle dump truck LOADED WITH GOLD BRICKS.

Dude, you just have to change that avatar pic. It really throws me off from who you really are. :lol:

I see the cat, but what exactly is it laying on top of?

It's nice to be back Roadhog.

As for dump trucking it's going real good if your a company driver but the owner ops are having a real bad time right now.