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captkirk · 09-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Nice but I still say thats too much stock.

220/221 · 09-08-2009, 10:55 PM

1. No such thing as too much stock. Time is money and stock is money in the bank

2, Two 4', two 8', one 12' step ladders and a 24' extension.

3. Gas milage isn't pretty. I think it's about 12 MPG. Parking isn't a horrible issue. Not as bad as hauling a trailer. I can park in a normal space with some effort but I usually play it safe and shoot for two. Turning radius on the newer Fords is WAY better than the old Isuzus. Cabs are tillt style. They seem really dangerous. I would NOT want to hit something with zero protection like that.

captkirk · 09-08-2009, 11:07 PM

Well I really shouldnt say its too much stock. I dont know how big your operation is, or what you fellas specialize in but for me a small shop guy its a little big. I do have to say though I did work out of one for years and loved it. Nothing like going to war with all the right stuff. we had 5 box trucks and they were all loaded to the hilt. But it was a little cubersome in the cities. And they were a little thirsty. Turdo diesel and all. And now that Im a little older I think the tall step down height might bother my knees. But I do have to comend you on how nice your trucks are. I am a big big fan or organization and you got it.

220/221 · 09-08-2009, 11:45 PM

We are a small shop. We have three of these set up for general resi/commercial work and two with buckets set up for lighting maintenance.

In my thinking it's better for a small guy to have this kind of set up because the time/money concept is even more important.

When I worked by myself I always tried to minimize my hours. I could often do a normal 8 hour bid job in half the time which meant twice the money in my pocket.

If I could drive to a job, bid it, sell it, complete it and collect it, I was happy as hell.

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And now that Im a little older I think the tall step down height might bother my knees.

I'm 57 and the pain caused by climbing up/down is relieved when I can stand up inside and get what I need.

jahaiap · 09-09-2009, 01:47 PM

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We are a small shop. We have three of these set up for general resi/commercial work and two with buckets set up for lighting maintenance.

In my thinking it's better for a small guy to have this kind of set up because the time/money concept is even more important.

A guy working out of his house, without a physical shop, could benefit from something like that. I am envious

220/221 · 09-09-2009, 06:56 PM

I think the new price tag was about 30K.

Last year we sold off some older models (100,000ish miles) for about $6000.

Of course then you have to build it out and load it with tools and materials.

You also get a "free" billboard. I got an $8000 resi remodel job today because the homeowner saw one of my trucks.

Mastertorturer · 09-16-2009, 06:01 PM

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If you are going to do it, you might as well do it right. I use 16' box vans loaded with stock and tools.

I hate wet tools/materials.
I hate people stealing schit from the back of my truck.
I hate crawling into pickups/vans to retrieve materials.
I hate using the wrong tools/materials to get a job done because I don't have the proper items with me.
I hate wasting time running to and from the supply houses.

You'd have electricians begging to work with your company if everyone knew that was the service truck. THAT IS EXACTLY how I wish my vehicle was.

Aaaaw man I'm jealous. It makes me happy to see that there are people who think like me. All too often the people who have the means to afford it and the power to do it are too dumb to think of it.

Amazing stuff.

Shado · 09-16-2009, 06:43 PM

Mastertorturer....you are right....220/221's set up is outstanding.

It's weird...but...I always get a warm fuzzy feeling everytime his truck's are posted.

BaddBoyFilmsSparky · 10-13-2009, 08:18 AM

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A couple years ago there was a rash of this in broad daylight. A friend of mine went into Costco for a few minutes. He came out, started his truck and found that some jackass had stolen his converter.

I Know that the cat - Converters have Platinum in them, some of them do ... The Honeycomb ones are usually plated with it since it retains the heat generated during long drives and keeps the chambers from overheating and falling apart. The Honeycomb chambers are relatively available in most newer models now a days. They burn the HC's faster making the E.G.R. vavle flow faster, in-turn which makes for not only cleaner exhaust and better fuel economy and cleaner air, But also the airflow within the E.G.R. Valve which creates vacuum sustains the vacuum pressure ... Never mind... I don't want to get into running a class on graduating a A.S.E. Smog Certificate ... Yes, Platinum metal can be found in most late model cars and Mid Sized Trucks with the Honeycomb type of Catalytic Converters

Toronto Sparky · 10-13-2009, 03:28 PM

I would rather drive this to work..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO4cw565V98

electro916 · 11-02-2009, 07:57 PM

We just got 2 newer Chevy express vans, both 2500, with the 350 V8, and outfitted with racks, and bins. Her is the Inside of van #2 Ill get pics of the outside tomorrow.

RIVETER · 11-02-2009, 08:36 PM

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We just got 2 newer Chevy express vans, both 2500, with the 350 V8, and outfitted with racks, and bins. Her is the Inside of van #2 Ill get pics of the outside tomorrow.

They are nice looking. I like chevys, but I have a loyalty.

Grogan14 · 11-02-2009, 08:39 PM

Ram 2500HD XLT with a Reading 8' enclosed utility body. Next time I'll go Ford, and 4wd. I'll never go back to a van again.

RIVETER · 11-02-2009, 08:44 PM

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Ram 2500HD XLT with a Reading 8' enclosed utility body. Next time I'll go Ford. I'll never go back to a van again.

I like the FORD idea but have to remember that the union people at CHRYSLER are at the mercy of the engineers who send them the trucks to build.

azsly1 · 11-02-2009, 09:26 PM

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We just got 2 newer Chevy express vans, both 2500, with the 350 V8, and outfitted with racks, and bins. Her is the Inside of van #2 Ill get pics of the outside tomorrow.

hanging benders and tristands is one thing, hanging a hole hog?! thats just asking to get broken into...

Peter D · 11-02-2009, 09:41 PM

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I like the FORD idea but have to remember that the union people at CHRYSLER are at the mercy of the engineers who send them the trucks to build.

It's always upper management's fault.

electro916 · 11-02-2009, 09:41 PM

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hanging benders and tristands is one thing, hanging a hole hog?! thats just asking to get broken into...

Yea I know, I just used it to run a washer and dryer circuit. I need to put it back on the shelves.

slowforthecones · 11-02-2009, 11:11 PM

220's trucks are beautiful like a rolling mactools truck. 220 is right, having a rolling supplyhouse on wheels amounts increased productivity. I'm considering a F350 or F450 supercrew 4x4 with a 10' box on the back.

480sparky · 11-02-2009, 11:16 PM

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hanging benders and tristands is one thing, hanging a hole hog?! thats just asking to get broken into...

That's not a hole hog. It's a right angle drill.

This

is a hole hog.

slowforthecones · 11-02-2009, 11:17 PM

[quote=480sparky;137721]That's not a hole hog. It's a right angle drill.

This

is a hole hog.

yup and that just shows the level of experience that guy has calling it a hole hawg... hah