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| | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 | Pizza man here for some advice. I have a 1942 1 1/2 ton and am thinking of a conversion of my drivetrain or???
1. replace motor with 8 cylinder, auto trans, rearend and what do I do about brakes??
2. Buy cab and chassis of flat bed tow truck and put my cab on chassis.
Questions would be on #1 how much work and can it be done and how much$$ versus #2 buy cab and chassis and install my cab $$$
Thanks in advance for any help!!! Jack oldworldpizzatruck.com | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Try this tech tip, might give you some ideas. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bigbolts/p30swap/If money is a big concern then mostly stock, or with a newer 235 or 261 might make the most sense. Also think about a dual circuit brake system. Grigg | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 | Motor runs beautiful, problem is I need to go on the highway and do at least 50/55. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Then a rear axle swap to gain faster gears. And the dual circuit brake system with a booster for the brakes would be the minimum to go faster and add some safety.
What does the truck weigh, and how big is the body?
Do you have enough power to go as fast as you want?
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | He has a wood-fired brick oven on the back of his Pizza Truck. Probably the hottest custom job here.(900 degrees)  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | At 12,000 lb I think you better stick with the gearing you have unless you upgrade for more power and lots more brakes.
If you want to safely go faster with a 12,000 lb truck you've got a lot of work to do.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Who drives the truck? If this is a business tool does it get driven by employees?
If so, their are two additional considerations. First your possible liability issues are increased, so safety is an even bigger concern. Second you can't count on the driver knowing the truck and knowing when to slow down, so good brakes and ease of operation are crucial to safety.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 | I am the only driver. What are dual circuit brakes??? | | |
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