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nope that is another thing, location is key, I live in the great northwest and I flew to Ft Polk La and drove it back. Total expense including fuel and airfare for two was right around $7500 which was a smokin deal when I bought mine. I think that these trucks being in the know makes dealers try to scoop them up and turn a profit. After owning this truck I would be willing to pay much more than I did for it knowing what I do now. Its an awesome truck. People considering buying these need to check with their states laws and have a game plan on registering it/insuring it, these trucks are anything but run of the mill. I would say that very few of the trucks currently being bought up are by collectors etc like us. I would say more farmers, oil fields, etc are buying these in bulk due to their strength and rugged good looks!!
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Well the good news is that as of the 1-1-2011 the trucks are now officially 30 full years old which means "Collector Vehicle Status". Now that may work in my state but may not in others. I registered it as a cargo instead of truck, and I had to insure it as a commercial for $28 month through state farm(not an insurance plug just a coincidence). I had considered doing exactly what you are talking about but I did not want the rear mounted crane simply because of what I do with my truck, I also wanted better weight distribution with it being mounted in the center and I wanted to be able to make my truck a dump bed as well. The crane that comes on the mk17 are really nice and it is the only unit with outriggers long enough to touch the ground on a 916-920 truck, I am about 4" short so I have some 8x12 chunks I put beneath the feet and call it good. There is a thread started in the 5 ton forum, he is looking for 16.00 r 21 tires and wheels, he said that he has a mk17 and a 916 that he is going to graft together and I think that is the best possible solution in that case. The frame should be similar in dimensions and if he is really slick he will cut off the outer frame of the 916(since they are double framed) and slide a good portion if not all of the inner frame into the mk17, that would make for a very strong setup. Plus with the 916 all of the front end gears are available in a ton of different ratio's so he can regear the front to match the rears no problem so he can pick up his freeway speed. Although if it were me I would slide the 916 rears back under it due to the detroit lockers etc. and worry about a complete regear if needed later.
I don't believe so. (Just to clarify I thought you were asking about rear bumper fittings) I'm not afraid to say I'm wrong...
There are auxillary ports on the M920. 2000 psi, 22 gpm.
Agreed 100%
That's the impression I have of Soni. Sounds like a very easy to get along with sort. Eldgenb's project is awesome and has a lot to offer about the experience of driving the 920 in a basic state getting it home. I hope before Eldgenb stops adding his knowledge to the thread, he waits for Soni to set out his preimeters for the thread. I'm willing to wager it'll be one of those "it's all good" sort of things.
That can be dangerous advice, although it does work sometimes. I wanted a M796 Bolster trailer so I bid on several hoping to get one. I got 5. Oops...
That's the impression I have of Soni. Sounds like a very easy to get along with sort. Eldgenb's project is awesome and has a lot to offer about the experience of driving the 920 in a basic state getting it home. I hope before Eldgenb stops adding his knowledge to the thread, he waits for Soni to set out his preimeters for the thread. I'm willing to wager it'll be one of those "it's all good" sort of things.
I wish I had something to contribute, but all can do is take away from the thread, new knowledge. Thankfully this site has so very many generous people that are willing to share.
