Gooseneck trailer tips

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'm done! I can't keep up with Charlie....

This is how Charlie tries to keep up with you.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Those are some impressive numbers huh buddy!?!?!



I'm not sure why I hadn't done any snooping around on the motor - but when a buddy asked me - I started to investigate and I was blown away by the SIZE of this thing. 6" stroke OMG! And that 5" piston.... But of course -- Max rpm is limited to 1800... well DUH! You suppose they balance each rod and piston to + or - a pound??

Very impressive.. You don't mess around and you could always make some side $ pulling freight trains around

[clill]

Of course the Toter I like is over 800G's

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by clill

Of course the Toter I like is over 800G's

Yeah -- When I was poking around his website -- I noted that EVERYTHING was ridiculously over priced.

They wanted 300K for some old busted down bus that was gutted and had a couple fiberglass parts custom made for it... and the bus had obviously been sitting for YEARS...

[GregWeld]

Just a "build update" --- I've now had to cancel the ATC trailer due to a complete and utter lack of them "getting it".... they just can't perform on the custom part of this build. They ask me a bunch of questions - I give detailed response -- the next set of prints (which take two weeks to produce) have NONE of the changes requested. I'm done.


Moved the build to Renegade this morning. In an hour I had a set of prints - albeit for a 52' foot trailer - but they were totally detailed with all measurements -- lighting -- and blah blah blah. Now I just need to "small it up" a bit - which shouldn't be too hard. I don't need it as tall or as long... I'm not a professional race team... but at least they get it!

The dealer is great -- and wanted to ask me to switch to Renegade weeks ago but thought I was 100% ATC... so kept trying to work with them. Fugidaboudit.




I hate you this morning Charlie!

[Ron in SoCal]

Wow Greg! Way to lay some wood on ATC Did they take the cancellation lightly or did they try and fight for your business?

I like Renegade better, but what do I know...

[GregWeld]

I'm certain that it did not go well... but that's the dealers problem. It's a good thing that the dealer and I are friends... I've given him 150K "deposit".... it's his sale to lose.

I really like the ATC looks and quality. They make a seriously nice trailer... but apparently move like cold molasses. I move like a hot knife thru butter.. the two don't play well with each other.

The Renegade is also a great rig -- they're "on it"... the fact that they build the IKON style interiors (very high end) is a huge plus. They get the lighting (critical in my view) - they get the cabinets etc and the wall coverings etc.

I realize I'm building a one off hybrid... okay - bastardized.... but ya either can or can't. Want the business - or take a hike... I'm okay either way. Just don't waste my time is all I ask. So far ATC has wasted a bunch of it!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I really like the ATC looks and quality. They make a seriously nice trailer... but apparently move like cold molasses.

I move like a hot knife thru butter.. the two don't play well with each other.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I've been kicking this around for AT LEAST 5 years now....

Better check the temp on that knife Greg.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Better check the temp on that knife Greg.

Good one! But once I make a decision....

[intocarss]