ThePog Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 13 hours ago, yoeddynz said: sweet. Cheers. Now I can see why small trucks under 6000kg are so popular.... My man say it's no drama, the deck itself wouldn't need anything, but any load anchors need certing. This is all about the load path and how the tie into the chassis so best to get Lance to guide you on that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, anglia4 said: Dave was going to train me to be a certifier, but then I knocked up my wife and we ran away to Taranaki. hell- I read that wrong at first and thought you'd typed that dave had knocked up your wife!... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Just now, ThePog said: My man say it's no drama, the deck itself wouldn't need anything, but any load anchors need certing. This is all about the load path and how the tie into the chassis so best to get Lance to guide you on that one. sweet. I'll chat to lance or dave about that. Noticed that the current cert on the rope rails had expired in 2009. Obviously wasnt a concern at the time we took it in for its cof because it was a house then, welded to the deck. The fella at vtnz had told me we could've built the house from balsa wood and glue and so long as it fell within the size constaints and windows were toughened or covered they'd not be fussed- its just a load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 RL Beddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 I do like Bedfords but not the rl shape. I'll pass thanks. One thing I need to check is the height of the deck. The fire truck sits so bloody high. Might not allow the full height we want in the living space...especially because I need to factor in the popout sliders and strength below and above such a massive hole in the side. Such fun. I see many coffee/other drug fuelled scribbles in my drawing pad taking place over the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Forward control land rover.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yoeddynz Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 hours ago, nzstato said: Forward control land rover.... There's one sitting here in Motueka. Been there ages. I imagine @Slacker_Sam. Knows what the deal is with it. But yeah.. A bit too small and least fine I drove my series 2 i owned any distance it killed my legs. Wasn't comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thphantum Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 R Model Mack. Cos they came with a V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, yoeddynz said: There's one sitting here in Motueka. Been there ages. I imagine @Slacker_Sam. Knows what the deal is with it. But yeah.. A bit too small and least fine I drove my series 2 i owned any distance it killed my legs. Wasn't comfy. Interesting.... I'm rebuilding the doors with new skins for one that has gone down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Its the angle of the accelerator pedal that was really awkward on long trips. Might be just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Detroit powered TM? But seriously, I saw a Nissan Condor the other day, 7 metre flat deck, nice and low to the ground, might have been one of those small wheel jobbies I think. I’ve seen some Mitsi/Fuso trucks that are long and low too, often not big $. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 You’ve got to go get this now. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 4 hours ago, yoeddynz said: Its the angle of the accelerator pedal that was really awkward on long trips. Might be just me. No hand throttle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Deuce Chevy WWII Truck?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Nissan Diesel 780 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 International T2670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Evan said: You’ve got to go get this now. I do really love the look of that truck. But I don't see it being a realistic easy to get along with truck to drive about, work on, get parts, cheap to run etc like a classic 80's Japanese truck is. Oh plus its a 6x4 and I only have my class 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 What's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 For the truck- probably looking around 10-12k max. But paying less means more money for the conversion. We only paid $6500 for our current Hino but that was a bargain - even at the time. Most likely because the old boy had only listed it in the buy sell swap and not on TM. Great price considering we saw the receipts for a full engine rebuild by nelson truck services to the tune of circa 10K! Luckily there is no rush to find the right truck. I do love the look of this one down south. Its older and english but low mileage ex fire service.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/trucks/flat-deck/listing/2803760177?bof=kgahRUQ2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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