I've often wondered why pickup manufacturers don't offer a lot broader engine choices than just one or two engines and maybe 3 trannys? In bigrigs you can pretty much pick anything you want. Is it maybe because everyone would be putting Cummins engines in their trucks ;D? Just curious what your thoughts are...

 

Generally when you buy a big rig, you buy the cab with whatever under it. Not so easy with the pickup. Ever see a glider kit? It's the cab and chassie, you add the engine, trans and rears. I like the idea though, how about a ram/N14 8)

 

Speaking of glider kits, one of my coworkers said he saw a tractor glider kit that looks like a Ford P/U. He said it was a pretty awesome sight. It's a private rig. He said it had a Cummins badge over the fuel tanks. I would like to see p/u glider kits. I'd love to have a front end like a big truck that pulls forward for maintenance.

 

[quote author=Haulin in Dixie link=board=8;threadid=7850;start=0#75350 date=1038979773] I like the idea though, how about a ram/N14 8)<br>[/quote]<br><br>Or better yet, the Cummins 444XT (the mechanical version of the N14) ;D

 

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Speaking of glider kits, one of my coworkers said he saw a tractor glider kit that looks like a Ford P/U. He said it was a pretty awesome sight. It's a private rig. He said it had a Cummins badge over the fuel tanks. I would like to see p/u glider kits. I'd love to have a front end like a big truck that pulls forward for maintenance.
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Howzeabout this one.
Just whatcha need for bringing a bag a groceries home.

 

Build sheet for the F650 Pick-up

 

I think I will waite until the dodge 6500 comes out or maybe a freightlier that would be sweet. Peterbuilt would be nice too.<br>

 

You can get any thing you want if you got the money. I have seen some custom riggs come into town that are 4 by 6 with fifth wheel slide and used to pull RV fifth wheels. One was forsale used at $85000 it had a big CAT engine in it.

 

Check this out:<br><br>http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...threadid=60632<br><br>I'm gonna go over to this guy's shop when time allows.....<br><br>Matt