A Rising Phoenix: Proposed Re-Purpose

[hwcurtice]

I wanna see this done, just because it looks too cool.

 

[Another Ahab]

It does look like a cool idea. Hope that tool bed is 12' long so you can't bob it. I also share Gimp's curiosity about the crane. Love any truck with one mounted. What kind of business?

Steve

The Master says that "there are many schools".

And I belong to the School-of-Thought that teaches:

To Bob
Is
To Rob.

That is the mantra I follow; Thou Shalt Not Steal (no robbin' going on here).

 

[Another Ahab]

Like the look of a Deuce in Tan coat and pants.
Pete

That's reassuring, thanks.

The thinking there is to keep her in some kind of military "guise" (so desert tan), but without being overwhelmingly imposing/ threatening (which a color like olive drab might telegraph).

I'm also thinking the lighter color will make it seem smaller, even if it isn't. Also might keep it a little cooler in the summer (and easier to see things in the cab).

Had to weigh it all, and those were the marketing thoughts.

 

[doghead]

What kind of business? Certainly not mobile dentistry.

 

[Another Ahab]

What kind of business? Certainly not mobile dentistry.

Hey, if the money's good we might go there: "You drill 'em; We fill 'em".

And I meant to get around to answering SteveKuhn about this:

- The intended scope is B2B as a "Miscellaneous Mechanic" to Contractors/ Retailers/ Institutions/ Schools for rough and finish carpentry mainly (including warranty work and work as a "supplemental" tradesman).

- I really don't want to mess with the Residential market too much, it gets messy with all the hand-holding, marriage counseling, and pet/ baby-sitting surprises. BUT might selectively go there also. Got to feel that out.

 

[SteveKuhn]

Best of luck in your enterprise. Looking forward to seeing the truck pulled together.

Steve

 

[Recovry4x4]

If you do go dentistry, might I suggest this as a personalized plate; "I FIX DK"

 

[SLOrazorsedge]

Very nice platform, is it commercially manufactured or self built?

 

[Another Ahab]

If you do go dentistry, might I suggest this as a personalized plate; "I FIX DK"

Well I guess it's related to drilling, but...

isn't that a different medical specialty?

 

[Another Ahab]

Very nice platform, is it commercially manufactured or self built?

Service body was fabricated custom (my design) by a manufacturer of standard and custom truck boxes:

- a family-run operation that works exclusively in aluminum (figured already heavy enough as it is, and "rust never rests").

 

[gimpyrobb]

http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=aluminum

 

[Another Ahab]

It's all in how you say it:

- "The Walrus is Paul"

Listen closely for the hidden message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt4Dfa4fOEY#t=13

 

[Another Ahab]

Got a few spots to detail yet, but here's the mule I'm planning to ride:

 

[MWMULES]

Really came out nice!

 

[rtk]

WOW , what nicely put together rig ! Lots of storage space accessible from the ground and the bed . How much will the jib pick up ? . Love the paint job , really nice MV , I don't want to even know what the TAB was ! LOL , bob k

 

[Another Ahab]

WOW , what nicely put together rig ! Lots of storage space accessible from the ground and the bed . How much will the jib pick up ? . Love the paint job , really nice MV , I don't want to even know what the TAB was ! LOL , bob k

Depending on the configuration (boom length and elevation angle), the jib handles anywhere from 900 to 2,000 lbs.

Yeah, and the tab; well I'd probably do it all different the second time around, if I had that luxury. But it's still cheaper than a new pick-up.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Have you tried out lifting 2k? Is there any kind of out rigger?

 

[mattgunguy]

What tires are you running?

Good looking rig. Been thinking of starting a similar business myself. Best of luck to you.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Slicker than toad snot. I like it.

 

[Another Ahab]

What tires are you running?

Good looking rig. Been thinking of starting a similar business myself. Best of luck to you.

Goodyear G177's on standard rims.