Transporting a CCKW...Real Man's towing machine!
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Transporting a CCKW...Real Man's towing machine!
Now this is the way to haul your toys!!!! Nice work John!
And for protection...your own Jedi Knight!
What it looked like when John first bought it.
And for protection...your own Jedi Knight!
What it looked like when John first bought it.
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Thanks for posting these photos, Bill
I guess you could call it the "unveiling" of my " winter project"
You guys are right in thinking this is ....wwaaayyyyy more truck than needed for moving a CCKW...but....moving a 1/2 track or even a Stuart...maybe .."not so much"
The "toter" has huge horsepower, and HUGE brakes with 10 speeds and a "Jake", going up hills and down the other side is no longer a "white knucle experience " It makes for pleasent and SAFE towing.
I decided to go the "class 8 " route for financial reasons
With a design life of 1 million miles ,there are loads of used ,well maintained and CHEAP candidates out there.
Remember these trucks are designed for "highway "use and the speeds associated with it. Unlike our OD colored vehicles
The price for a new "medium duty" ( class 4 to 6 ) is $55K to $90K , and
in the used market "mediums" are $40K to $70K and not all are suited for efficient highway use
I purchased the IHC 9400 used , from a dealer ( Freightliner of Maine )
Modified the driveline and wheel base, fabricated the body, and assembled the related components as pictured for less than $30K ( now that wwaaayyyy less than a new "pick-up" )
With all the "comforts of home" in the stand-up sleeper including " the kitchen sink" I can register the vehicle as a "motor home" and since my use is "recreational " as opposed to "commercial" I am exempt from all the expenses/paperwork, medical card, etc., associated with operating LARGE comm. trucks.
Thanks again , Bill , for allowing me to "showcase " some of my work.
John
I guess you could call it the "unveiling" of my " winter project"
You guys are right in thinking this is ....wwaaayyyyy more truck than needed for moving a CCKW...but....moving a 1/2 track or even a Stuart...maybe .."not so much"
The "toter" has huge horsepower, and HUGE brakes with 10 speeds and a "Jake", going up hills and down the other side is no longer a "white knucle experience " It makes for pleasent and SAFE towing.
I decided to go the "class 8 " route for financial reasons
With a design life of 1 million miles ,there are loads of used ,well maintained and CHEAP candidates out there.
Remember these trucks are designed for "highway "use and the speeds associated with it. Unlike our OD colored vehicles
The price for a new "medium duty" ( class 4 to 6 ) is $55K to $90K , and
in the used market "mediums" are $40K to $70K and not all are suited for efficient highway use
I purchased the IHC 9400 used , from a dealer ( Freightliner of Maine )
Modified the driveline and wheel base, fabricated the body, and assembled the related components as pictured for less than $30K ( now that wwaaayyyy less than a new "pick-up" )
With all the "comforts of home" in the stand-up sleeper including " the kitchen sink" I can register the vehicle as a "motor home" and since my use is "recreational " as opposed to "commercial" I am exempt from all the expenses/paperwork, medical card, etc., associated with operating LARGE comm. trucks.
Thanks again , Bill , for allowing me to "showcase " some of my work.
John
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44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
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44 Ford M20 armored car
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45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
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Yes Neil I removed the forward (aka Front Rear axle) and relocated the "Rear Rear" axle to the forward mounts .
Tandem rear axles = class 8
Single rear axle = class 7
John
Tandem rear axles = class 8
Single rear axle = class 7
John
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44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
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44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
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John, it looks GREAT!!!!!
You can try it out bringing your M20 over this way for the Motor March next month
You can try it out bringing your M20 over this way for the Motor March next month
Dr Deuce Over 50,000 driven miles in a CCKW
1942 CCKW closed cab shopvan
1943 CCKW closed cab cargo w/M32 MG mount
1944 CCKW open cab LeRoi Kompressor
1944 CCKW open cab F1 Aircraft fueler tanker
1945 CCKW open cab cargo w/artic cab
1942 Chev cargo
1942 Chev K51 Panel
1944 Chev M6 Bomb Truck
1942 GPW Jeep
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1942 CCKW closed cab shopvan
1943 CCKW closed cab cargo w/M32 MG mount
1944 CCKW open cab LeRoi Kompressor
1944 CCKW open cab F1 Aircraft fueler tanker
1945 CCKW open cab cargo w/artic cab
1942 Chev cargo
1942 Chev K51 Panel
1944 Chev M6 Bomb Truck
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Here's a picture of the two old trucks ready for Hallsville. We've updated the horsepower since this picture was taken.
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1940 Packard 110 Touring Sedan
1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
1945 GMC CCKW 353 H1
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1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
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Not quite OD Green, but...
1940 Packard 110 Touring Sedan
1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
1945 GMC CCKW 353 H1
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1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
1945 GMC CCKW 353 H1
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Conn,
I'm likin' that Mack CH is it "pure " Mack ?
Neil,
I bought the 2000 IHC 9400 in Oct 08 for $ 20K as shown in the last photo with fresh lubes and DOT sticker( if you buy from a dealer most won't let them leave until they are completly DOT legal.)
I recently saw a similarly equipped IHC '05 model year listed for $ 15K
Prices are still dropping .go to www.truckpaper.com if you care to see more.
Being from Texas you will have many more choices ( locally )
In Maine my truck and trailer insured as a "motor home " ,liability only coverage is $ 600.00 per year
Plates are $220.00 per year ( 40K GVW )
and we have an Excise tax as well so it ain't cheap
Chris,
Gooseneck trailers are common here, But "full trailers" ( trailers with dollys) are "restricted" here, but seem common on your side of the pond
John
I'm likin' that Mack CH is it "pure " Mack ?
Neil,
I bought the 2000 IHC 9400 in Oct 08 for $ 20K as shown in the last photo with fresh lubes and DOT sticker( if you buy from a dealer most won't let them leave until they are completly DOT legal.)
I recently saw a similarly equipped IHC '05 model year listed for $ 15K
Prices are still dropping .go to www.truckpaper.com if you care to see more.
Being from Texas you will have many more choices ( locally )
In Maine my truck and trailer insured as a "motor home " ,liability only coverage is $ 600.00 per year
Plates are $220.00 per year ( 40K GVW )
and we have an Excise tax as well so it ain't cheap
Chris,
Gooseneck trailers are common here, But "full trailers" ( trailers with dollys) are "restricted" here, but seem common on your side of the pond
John
42 Chevy G7117
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
MVPA#26900
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
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Almost pure, except for the Spicer Super-10 transmission. It does have the MACK double reduction rears though.John V Cliche wrote:Conn,
I'm likin' that Mack CH is it "pure " Mack ?
1940 Packard 110 Touring Sedan
1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
1945 GMC CCKW 353 H1
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1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
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Is that the one where you have to split each shift?Conn wrote:
Almost pure, except for the Spicer Super-10 transmission.
John
42 Chevy G7117
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
MVPA#26900
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
MVPA#26900
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Yep, not a bad trans. once you get use to it...Just drive it like an old farm truck Chrome puppy, not a gold oneJohn V Cliche wrote:Is that the one where you have to split each shift?Conn wrote:
Almost pure, except for the Spicer Super-10 transmission.
John
1940 Packard 110 Touring Sedan
1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
1945 GMC CCKW 353 H1
http://americanbombardier.tripod.com/cckwproject/
1945 M3A4 Hand Utility Cart
1945 GMC CCKW 353 H1
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Freightliner,Volvo IHC are very plentiful
Pete 387s ,Kenworths T600 are OK also but usually command a higher price ,and most KW suspension sys. are VERY complicated to "single"
There is ALOT to check when buying a "used" truck of this type
Depending on your comfort level with this task there are several outfits that will handle the evaluation process for a minimal fee.
Fleet trucks will "generally" have good documented maintaince programs but not all
Generally any Class 8 or 7 with an " integral sleeper" ( a non- removable sleeper ) has no value in the "vocational market" aka dump trucks , farm trucks etc.therefore they are priced accordingly.
"Automatics" have torque converters You won't find any in Class 8s ( unless they are specialty application ) Rubbish packers etc.
"Autoshifts" are just that they shift with selonoids including clutch dis-engagement.
There are 3 pedal "autoshifts" where you use the clutch to start off and to stop, and there are 2 pedal "autoshifts" where the clutch operation is out of your control.
Each munufacturer has a "trade name" such as Freedom line etc.
Here is a link to the best forum should you be contemplating a move to the "dark side" http://www.rvnetwork.com/
The HDT forums are concerning Heavy Duty Toters and the MDT forums are Medium Duty Toters
Take time to read the resource guide and several members signatures web sites, 99% of the questions you have ,are aready answered somewhere on that site I know mine were
I've been around these "large cars" all my life,and it still took me nearly a year to find a suitable truck for conversion.
Hope this helps
John
Pete 387s ,Kenworths T600 are OK also but usually command a higher price ,and most KW suspension sys. are VERY complicated to "single"
There is ALOT to check when buying a "used" truck of this type
Depending on your comfort level with this task there are several outfits that will handle the evaluation process for a minimal fee.
Fleet trucks will "generally" have good documented maintaince programs but not all
Generally any Class 8 or 7 with an " integral sleeper" ( a non- removable sleeper ) has no value in the "vocational market" aka dump trucks , farm trucks etc.therefore they are priced accordingly.
"Automatics" have torque converters You won't find any in Class 8s ( unless they are specialty application ) Rubbish packers etc.
"Autoshifts" are just that they shift with selonoids including clutch dis-engagement.
There are 3 pedal "autoshifts" where you use the clutch to start off and to stop, and there are 2 pedal "autoshifts" where the clutch operation is out of your control.
Each munufacturer has a "trade name" such as Freedom line etc.
Here is a link to the best forum should you be contemplating a move to the "dark side" http://www.rvnetwork.com/
The HDT forums are concerning Heavy Duty Toters and the MDT forums are Medium Duty Toters
Take time to read the resource guide and several members signatures web sites, 99% of the questions you have ,are aready answered somewhere on that site I know mine were
I've been around these "large cars" all my life,and it still took me nearly a year to find a suitable truck for conversion.
Hope this helps
John
42 Chevy G7117
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
MVPA#26900
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
MVPA#26900