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bob_33
bob_33 Member Posts: 10
in THE MAIN WALL
just a little curious. when you organize your truck, what are the things you put within reach at the back door without getting in the truck? in other words how do you organize to get the most stuff [tools, material and pipe] accessible without climbing in? i am replacing my truck with another 12'box van [not the exterior side bin/door type]. any ideas?.

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  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    I just got a ....

    new truck...It has the bins on the side...I don't know how I got by w/o them....kpc

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  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    I just got a truck....

    and I got the side bins...I don't know how I did it w/o for so long.....kpc

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  • Murph'_5
    Murph'_5 Member Posts: 349
    IS that box ....

    ten foot long. I like it!!



    Murph'

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  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    Truck

    Kevin --Who made the body on your truck. I have been looking for a replacement for my truck 10' box van
    thanks J.Lockard
  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    yes...it's a ....

    step up from my Astro! I like the size not too big, not too small..just right for me. kpc

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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    Depends a little

    on the type of work you do often. I actually keep a flashlight on a charger in the cab, along with my Fieldpiece VOM under the drivers seat. Seems those are needed on every heat service call.

    Fire extinquisher and safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, first aid kit, jumper cables, rain jacket, can of hand wipes, all fit behind the folding seat in the cab of my Dodge.

    Small CO detector, ph meter, glycol tester, hardness test kit along with company cards and stickers all in that flip down center piece on the front seat. Safe warm and clean there.

    Tool box or bag with the basic stuff hand tools should be close at hand.

    A pvc tube bracket for my thermos in the cab on the hump. Nothing worse than your thermos rolling all over!

    It takes a while to get it all in the right spot. About that time the truck wears out :)

    hot rod

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  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    Supreme.

    check out www.supremeind.com
    There are lots of options...I got my from a local GMC dealer. kpc

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  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    Thank you

    I have been talking with 2 new truck dealers without much happiness. Will call them tomorrow and see what they say. J.Lockard
  • Murph'_5
    Murph'_5 Member Posts: 349
    I went on tour

    @ the supreme factory in Pa last year, had built a truck to order then cancelled!! decided there is no perfect truck with some low payloads and high dollar cost. I am currently fixing up a chevy p-30 with a 14' alum. box for hauling heavy equipment to play in the mud with!!


    I would like to get a 10-footer for service and such, single wheel, eazy to get around. but problem to get in the garage with 8' door height.....geeeze that is really nice!! I am jealous!!


    Murph'

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  • bob_25
    bob_25 Member Posts: 97
    truck

    I always put a home-made holder for a B tank and two mc tanks and a rack for two 25' high temp. rubber hoses. bob
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    Truck?

    Anyone need a Chevy 30 series G Van cutaway w/Grummond 14' box truck? It's an 88, but it only has about 80,000 on it. I bought it new but recently bought another one last year. I'm in a pickle cause I can't park it for extended periods of time were I'm at. It's currently in my partners yard in Bangor, PA..I loved working out of that truck, and no one other than me has EVER driven it. Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059


  • Tony_8
    Tony_8 Member Posts: 608
    diesel or gas ?

    Can you post a pic ? 80k is a baby yet :) Been debating bigger or smaller than std G30 for months. What kind of mileage does it get ?
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    Tony..

    I don't have a scaner, sorry, but my partner does and thats where it is anyway. 80,000 yes. When it's loaded, not very good, maybe 10mpg but thats rolling @ 8500lbs. It's gas with dual rear wheels. I got a alarm/but can't find the remote. I welded a class A hitch into the rear step & frame and I also installed a radar detector (built in behind the grill). You can carry SOOOO much stuff in that truck its incredible. I just wish I could park it where I live but I'm in a real nice town finally and the neighbors don't take kindly to box trucks in the yard.. I'm gonna miss that girl.........Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • ScottMP
    ScottMP Member Posts: 5,883
    Hey Murph

    This is the back of JCA,s truck before we put in the racks.

    I believe its the same style, ten foot bed, but without the side doors.

    Chowda

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  • Darin Cook_3
    Darin Cook_3 Member Posts: 389
    You Guys have some nice Trucks

    Luckily the Sanford and Son state of affairs in the back of my truck look nothing like the work I leave behind.
  • ScottMP
    ScottMP Member Posts: 5,883
    Darin

    The cube van without the side doors is very close to the same price as a one ton. MUCH more space And you can stand up.

    Chowda

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  • bob_33
    bob_33 Member Posts: 10
    back of your truck

    supreme,utilimaster, hackney and the new guys- rockport are all very good quality box van makers with little difference in quality.
  • John Abbott
    John Abbott Member Posts: 358


  • Boiler Guy
    Boiler Guy Member Posts: 585
    I've been told

    A clean/organized truck is the sign of a sick mind or someone who has excess time on his hands JMHO
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    Boilerguy.

    I couldn't agree with you more...Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • bob_33
    bob_33 Member Posts: 10


    i am replacing my 11 year old e350 ford 12' box van with the esssentially same unit but at 1.9 % ford financing and only 4000 dollars more than 11 years ago due to current 6500 doolar rebates.
  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    No wonder

    my kids thought I was a little off the wall and still do.

    I could find anything needed within seconds and if it wasn't there I knew my late Father-in-law put it away.

    Thanks for the sentimental memory.
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059


    Or a helper that needs a project
  • Boiler Guy
    Boiler Guy Member Posts: 585
    Well I'm not sure

    if I did it wrong or right. My boss just gave me a helper today. His first words were "How the H__l do you find anything in here?" Well by the end of the day he was amazed-- only once out of about 15 trys he wasn't able to find something where I said it was. We shall see what tomorrow brings cause he was putting things back "where he found 'em" Just gotta luv those lil challenges. Oh Ya he gets to drive tomorrow too!! Could be a day for STOCK ROTATION!!!!!!!!! Wadda ya think?
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