Hack Attack
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colour coordinating TM & tank with truck?
Cooling an air cooled powerplant
- Thread starter Desk Jockey
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Rob Grady
Member
Does your brother know you're supposedly putting that unit in an early 2000's chopped up van? I'm calling BS on this. Good joke though.
Desk Jockey
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She is a bit of an abomination but not on purpose. We had a forced retirement of a van (totaled wreck) and a savage yard donor for parts. I think it came out well for what we had to deal with.
We were going to save it just for parades and such but I thought that was a big waste. We are always in need of a small unit for upholstery, small minimums or a reservice. With a small footprint 370 it would fit the bill. Looks are a bit odd but it will draw attention and hopefully good attention once lettered.
I'll share pictures as we progress with the install. Its obvious now I should have waited.
I foolishly thought you people had vision!
We were going to save it just for parades and such but I thought that was a big waste. We are always in need of a small unit for upholstery, small minimums or a reservice. With a small footprint 370 it would fit the bill. Looks are a bit odd but it will draw attention and hopefully good attention once lettered.
I'll share pictures as we progress with the install. Its obvious now I should have waited.
I foolishly thought you people had vision!
Shane T
Member
Do any of the rear doors open? Do the doors with the light in them go all the way to the floor?
Yup. No vision here. Looks lame. ,
Steve Lawrence
Member
Ricco, are you shitting us? I've never seen that van/pickup. Looks like a photoshop to me.
Oh wait, just got my answer by looking at the date of your post.
Oh wait, just got my answer by looking at the date of your post.
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
I told Richard he might as well weld the rear doors to add strength and rigidity to the structure of the van to maintain integrity of the vans structure.
I believe this is going to work well for what it is planned for.
I believe this is going to work well for what it is planned for.
steve_64
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I've seen insulation trucks that have a swing out power plant. When not in use it swings into a box that locks up and out of the weather. They are loud.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
it'll go well with your small brain for conceiving such an idea......
Shirley you're not serious....
.L.TA.
Desk Jockey
Member
Geezzzz you guys are making Lockhart look like GENIUS. He told me to wait because you guys would rip it. I should have listened.
Just remember, when its all done you'll be eating your words! It's going to look great after it's installed and lettered. Just wait!
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
Geezzzz you guys are making Lockhart look like GENIUS. He told me to wait because you guys would rip it. I should have listened.
Just remember, when its all done you'll be eating your words! It's going to look great after it's installed and lettered. Just wait!
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don forget the "puddle lites"........
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Ugly
Loren Egland
Member
Why not just run a copper oil line through the water box like the Powermatic does? It will make your engine run about 30 degrees cooler on hot days and extend the life of your engine.
Don’t forget that the sun hitting your machine may make it run hotter than if it was in a shaded truck.
Careful not to let the wind blow off anything on your equipment.
Don’t forget that the sun hitting your machine may make it run hotter than if it was in a shaded truck.
Careful not to let the wind blow off anything on your equipment.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Sure
Geezzzz you guys are making Lockhart look like GENIUS. He told me to wait because you guys would rip it. I should have listened.
Just remember, when its all done you'll be eating your words! It's going to look great after it's installed and lettered. Just wait!
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Desk Jockey
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I think what you guys are struggling with is you have preconceived ideas of what a cleaning vehicle should look like.
You must think outside of the box (TM mounted OUTSIDE..the BOX)
The van will stay nice and cool in the summer. No fumes no added machine heat. The unit will operate with less restriction and cool down faster. No different than a welders setup in the back of their dually.
It should work out pretty nice. When I get it back from Bullhide I'll post the custom tank and shelving. It's gonna surprise You!
You must think outside of the box (TM mounted OUTSIDE..the BOX)
The van will stay nice and cool in the summer. No fumes no added machine heat. The unit will operate with less restriction and cool down faster. No different than a welders setup in the back of their dually.
It should work out pretty nice. When I get it back from Bullhide I'll post the custom tank and shelving. It's gonna surprise You!
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Will sure be different!
Cleanworks
Moderator
Outside the box usually means in the trailer. Works down Marty's way.
Desk Jockey
Member
Yeah but a trailer isn't going to allow to stay as cool as open air. I believe it will extend the life of the motor if nothing else.
Hack Attack
Member
I've seen a carpet cleaner TM in Australia setup in a ute similar to this
dunno the pros n cons just saw it drive past
dunno the pros n cons just saw it drive past
ruff
Member
All these doubting Thomas-es.
I think Richard is #1 for a reason. Often imitated never duplicated.
I think Richard is #1 for a reason. Often imitated never duplicated.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Let me guess.... because he’s MIGHTY?
That has to be the most butt ugly thing I've seen in recent memory. You could cover it with hundred dollar bills and it would still be homely. The only thing I ever saw that was even close to that ugly was you. That's so ugly It'll make blind people cry. Don't park it near sand. The cats will try to bury it. If ugliness were bricks, that would be the Great Wall Of China. Nope - THAT'S FLICKING UGLY!
Desk Jockey
Member
Me no like you all very much!
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Jesus Willy tell him how you really feel.... Richard, it looks utilitarian.... once you get it set up, and it’s making money, IT WONT MATTER WHAT ALL US MOOKS THINK.... believe me, you’ll have the last laugh.... all the way to the bank.
roro
Member
Yes Mighty One - a lack of storage space for your zillion d/u's & blowers. so either mount the truckmount on the roof of the cab so it will become a true Fugly, or mayhaps fit a towbar so you can pull a double wide trailer
roro
Desk Jockey
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Hey now! 
