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"M916 for RV Build Project"
I have been looking for a truck to convert into a really big RV. Thought about the Duce or the 5 ton and then with more homework I think I have found what I really want.
With some searching (And some help) I figured out that the M916 is what Freightliner calls the FLD120. This is basically a full blown 18 wheeler tractor. This size chassis would actually be really good for my RV Project and I have seen a few companies that utilize this size truck to build what is basically a gigantic class C camper. They can be titled as a RV so you do not need a CDL.
There is a SS member that has some 916 cabs for sale and I am thinking I would really like a crew cab. (See the link below)
So I poked around and found this:
It is a 2003 FLD120
Factory Crew Cab
4x6 (not the 6x6 like the M916)
Has 183,822 miles
And the asking price is .... $35,900 (OUCH!)
Pictures below, links provided just in case...
In Soni's “Bad ass truck” thread I saw his M916 and it is totally awesome. I also saw in his thread where he has the big tires/wheels. I also saw the link to the 916 at the auction that was a real POS.
So... Now comes the questions...
Where can I get a USMC M916? (In the same general condition as Soni’s!)
Does anybody have any leads?
How do I go about getting one from the auction?
Where do I find out about the auction?
I have done some Google searching and have found dozens of sites that say the sell surplus military equipment and trucks but like everything else, I'm sure most are full of crap or blowing smoke. Somebody help me out and point me in the right direction... Please..
Also, since I will probably not need all the weight capacity of the 916 and I really like the look of the large "Super Single" type wheel/tires and I have seen that it can be done I want to do it once I get one.
What is the weight capacity of those tires? (Will it lower the GVWR on a 916?)
What size tire is the largest that will fit and will that end up giving me gearing problems? (Can I use the big 52’s?) (I know Soni has the 16R 20’s but I’m not sure how tall those are??)
I assume (Hope!!) that since this is really a FLD120 it will ride all day at 80+ on the interstate? (And not have to be at a billion RPM or otherwise hurt the truck) (From the sounds of what Soni said in his thread, I believe that should not be a problem, I just want to make sure.
Lastly… I see the hood of Soni’s truck is pretty different than the civilian FLD120. I have also seen several of the treads about making a crew cab from a Duce and understand most of what would be involved. Is the cab in this link the same cab as on Soni’s 916? I ask because the hood shown looks like the normal civilian tild forward hood with the military lights added. 5 ton front clip and cab. GREAT CONDITION!!!!!!!! edit: m916 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite If so, I think I’ll probably buy one of them and crew cab it and then build my RV on it.
Thanks in advance to all who assist!
Standing by!!
I have been looking for a truck to convert into a really big RV. Thought about the Duce or the 5 ton and then with more homework I think I have found what I really want.
With some searching (And some help) I figured out that the M916 is what Freightliner calls the FLD120. This is basically a full blown 18 wheeler tractor. This size chassis would actually be really good for my RV Project and I have seen a few companies that utilize this size truck to build what is basically a gigantic class C camper. They can be titled as a RV so you do not need a CDL.
There is a SS member that has some 916 cabs for sale and I am thinking I would really like a crew cab. (See the link below)
So I poked around and found this:
It is a 2003 FLD120
Factory Crew Cab
4x6 (not the 6x6 like the M916)
Has 183,822 miles
And the asking price is .... $35,900 (OUCH!)
Pictures below, links provided just in case...
In Soni's “Bad ass truck” thread I saw his M916 and it is totally awesome. I also saw in his thread where he has the big tires/wheels. I also saw the link to the 916 at the auction that was a real POS.
So... Now comes the questions...
Where can I get a USMC M916? (In the same general condition as Soni’s!)
Does anybody have any leads?
How do I go about getting one from the auction?
Where do I find out about the auction?
I have done some Google searching and have found dozens of sites that say the sell surplus military equipment and trucks but like everything else, I'm sure most are full of crap or blowing smoke. Somebody help me out and point me in the right direction... Please..
Also, since I will probably not need all the weight capacity of the 916 and I really like the look of the large "Super Single" type wheel/tires and I have seen that it can be done I want to do it once I get one.
What is the weight capacity of those tires? (Will it lower the GVWR on a 916?)
What size tire is the largest that will fit and will that end up giving me gearing problems? (Can I use the big 52’s?) (I know Soni has the 16R 20’s but I’m not sure how tall those are??)
I assume (Hope!!) that since this is really a FLD120 it will ride all day at 80+ on the interstate? (And not have to be at a billion RPM or otherwise hurt the truck) (From the sounds of what Soni said in his thread, I believe that should not be a problem, I just want to make sure.
Lastly… I see the hood of Soni’s truck is pretty different than the civilian FLD120. I have also seen several of the treads about making a crew cab from a Duce and understand most of what would be involved. Is the cab in this link the same cab as on Soni’s 916? I ask because the hood shown looks like the normal civilian tild forward hood with the military lights added. 5 ton front clip and cab. GREAT CONDITION!!!!!!!! edit: m916 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite If so, I think I’ll probably buy one of them and crew cab it and then build my RV on it.
Thanks in advance to all who assist!
Standing by!!
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