Finally getting a new delivery truck....

[mwilson]

One of the existing trucks, with extension and extra steps.....don't want anyone getting hurt...

 

[Larry Willard]

We always had extensions like that on the liftgate trucks, but never had a nice step like that.

 

[promisedland]

Most Fuel and Propane delivery trucks have those, bigger ambulances have them as well...

Here in PA we dont run chains at all, just slow down, Cab looks at lot like the Kenworth T370 i run, PX9 Cummins/Paccar Allision 6speed. 10 wheeler, 5000gal propane tanker.

 

[mwilson]

Lift gate and accessories going on today..

Triple tail light boxes on each side...

 

[Deleted member 995608]

They haven't installed the hand shaker yet?

 

[mwilson]

Truck got kicked out of the shop over the Holidays, so it's over getting the graphics applied...

Today's progress...

 

[mwilson]

It’s done!!

 

[mwilson]

All Chromed Up and out for it's photo shoot.....will get it all dirty tomorrow....

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[DavidC]

That truck is definately PURDY

 

[Wayne M.]

That’s flashy enough to be a Snap On Truck.

 

[NIsaacs]

Dang that is a fine looking truck, even has real west coast mirrors! The only thing about medium duty's that bug me is the reduced power ratings. In the past 30 years they have only came up about 50 hp, yet the pickups and heavy duty's have come up 250hp. That is a big truck for only 300hp. No wonder Ford and GM can compete with their little V/8's. I can kind of understand it with pickup sized medium duty's but not in the class 6&7's.

 

[Shiner]

You didn't order one of them-thar Cornbinder Chevrolets with a Duradud?

I hadn't heard the dura-dud one, dura-trash usually.

 

[Wayne M.]

Dang that is a fine looking truck, even has real west coast mirrors! The only thing about medium duty's that bug me is the reduced power ratings. In the past 30 years they have only came up about 50 hp, yet the pickups and heavy duty's have come up 250hp. That is a big truck for only 300hp. No wonder Ford and GM can compete with their little V/8's. I can kind of understand it with pickup sized medium duty's but not in the class 6&7's.

It’s all in the name of duty cycle.

 

[NIsaacs]

It’s all in the name of duty cycle.

Ya can't get much higher than a heavy duty (class 8). I see they have added a class 9 to the mix, basic class 8 modified for heavy haul.

 

[mwilson]

It’s all in the name of duty cycle.

Exactly!!!!

 

[NIsaacs]

Exactly!!!!

Exactly what? Explain please...

 

[Wayne M.]

Ya can't get much higher than a heavy duty (class 8). I see they have added a class 9 to the mix, basic class 8 modified for heavy haul.

If you took a ram spec 6.7 and the 6.7 that’s in the Freightliner, you’ll see that the tuning is so different. Because that Freightliner spec is meant to haul that max GVW all day, everyday, so it’s tuned for endurance. The Ram might be able to pull similar GCVW, but it’s more for camper duty or at most, light commercial- like a flatbed or armored truck service.

 

[NIsaacs]

The only thing about medium duty's that bug me is the reduced power ratings. In the past 30 years they have only came up about 50 hp, yet the pickups and heavy duty's have come up 250hp. That is a big truck for only 300hp. No wonder Ford and GM can compete with their little V/8's. I can kind of understand it with pickup sized medium duty's but not in the class 6&7's.

Did you read this? I am talking about medium duty's in general (class 6-7) the N8 is not a 6.7 nor is the L9, yet they are de-tuned compared to class 8. Why? All the trucks, Class 1-8 have advanced in design by leaps and bounds as have the engines, yet the medium duty lags behind in the power department. Like I said, it bug me

 

[mwilson]

If you put a bigger engine in...then it would become a Class 8...

These Classes or Categories are for specific uses. There is no use for a Class 6 truck with a 500hp engine. Not needed....you need that kind of power then you spec a bigger truck. More power requires more cooling, stronger frame rails, larger drive axle, more cost, etc....

More cooling...requires a different hood to allow for the larger radiator, different frame design to accommodate the larger radiator, different spring hangers to accommodate the different end of frame design....do you see where I'm going with this??

Penske and Ryder for example could give a crap how fast the truck will climb a hill loaded as long as it maintains a roadable speed. They want a truck that weighs a specific amount and costs a specific amount and will haul a specific weight that gives a certain fuel mileage with a horsepower and torque rating adequate and reliable enough to rent out for several years and get a decent return on the investment. And with a minimum of downtime under warranty or not.

If I wanted ground shaking power in my delivery trucks...I would use a bigger Class of truck....but I don't need it. My parts will get delivered with that 300 hp DD8 just fine for a lot less money spent up front....

Does it make more sense the way I've attempted to explain it???

 

[Wayne M.]

Our collection trucks have always been 300-350 hp class 8 engine’s. Torque? Well that’s another story.