Gemstone wrote:
"Modern volvos are not charming.
Modern upgrades can be made to older tractors like a/c, defogging and cab heat. Not to mention nice air suspension seats and power steering.
The tractor will still have its antique-ey charm on the exterior. My tractor would be painted solid UPS brown with my own door sign.
Manual transmissions, gear splitting and double-clutching old-school style is a barrel of fun. Then there is that lope of the blown Cummins 262 with straight single stack.
The converted trailer should be quite light as compared with a loaded freight trailer so the tractor would be getting easy-chair duty.
For a converted semi-trailer, I can use what model is best for comfortable living on the road, camping/hunting gear stowage, large pet dogs and carrying along a small vehicle inside. I need my trailer climate-controlled even while underway as live animals (pets) will be loaded.
The fuel costs on running a rig like this should be nightmarish if the big, dark brown antique truck isn't scary looking enough.
Oh, and my CB handle will be "Kenny Brown"."
I'd only consider something like this if I had unlimited expendable income, 'cause there sure wouldn't be a resale market.
Regards
Gemstone
No resale market for the tractor or trailer?
What should the whole damn thing cost with all the custom work?
$250 K??
