Yes that is the plan to paint the door and the exposed aluminum. the door was installed and steps made the week before i left on the trip. that is whay its not painted.
I am plnning on some graphics that will look like the old 70s winnebago but have a U-RV on each side.
I plan to make some folding steps also

 

More importantly, how much better does it run now?

 

It hasent moved yet. I didn't even start it since I buttoned it up this morning.
I am still planning on buy a pyrometer and a boost gauge. this month. if i do drive i'm not going anywhere just a test drive.
For those wondering what we are talking about, I gave a little (40HP or so? )tune-UP. with nevrenufhp's help.

I'll post up the results.

 

Nice Job !,,And it is a Great looking truck !,,Makes me think of doing something similar for a RV !

The Diesel RV's are very much $$$,,this is Good Idea.

 

That is awesome! Gotta love building your own stuff and then finally getting to actually use it.

 

Cool truck/camper! I plan on doing something similar with my '80 C-8000.You have given me a bunch of good ideas! Thanks for posting your progress.My powertrain consists of: 3208 Cat NA-175hp,Allison MT-653 (5-speed auto),Eaton 5.43 ratio RA(I am going to install a Rockwell 4.11 on air ride in its place).I have a 16ft insulated body with low side entry door,that I am planning on using.Thanks again for the tips & reports!

 

Keep it up!!

 

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You can by these at the local truck parts dealer such as Fleetpride.

 

Yesterday I found a air ride rear axle and suspension for
$125 . It's out of a 92 freightliner OTR tractor and of course will need
New air bags and shocks. Looks like I will have about $450 in the setup.

 

I am glad to see this thread sparked back up.

Keep up the good work.

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Your toy hauler look neat keep up the good work.I'm looking to put a medium duty ford truck frame with a Cummings diesel under my f-750 big job body.Can you give me your front end measurements from the outside of your front wheels so i can see if it will fit under my wheel wells.Your help will be appreciated keep on trucking.

 

I'm getting 7 foot 7 inches from the outside edge of the tire treads to the others outside edge.
Mine has 275/75R22.5 Firestone 560 tires,air brakes and a 10K front axle.
The lug nuts and center of the wheel sits out side the fenders edge.

I am thinking some of the lighter duty F600s-and F-700s might be narrower.

 

The air ride axle is now going to be my winter project.

Now I have A/c in the living quarters. I mounted a portable AC unit to the wall and piped the hot air though the wall with (2) 4 inch dryer outlets.

I also applied Sound deadner to the inner sides of the door skins inner sides of the door panels, inner back side of the cab sheet steel.
What is used is HVAC Duct sealant. $20 a gallon and I swear I think it is the same stuff as lizard skin which is $150-$160 per gallon.

This truck is MUCH quieter now.

 

Awesome build, can't wait to see some more pics.

 

That HVAC stuff has me interested, where did you get it? What brand is it?

I need to quiet down my cab, on the freeway my rig is completely deafening!

Sam