funkyjs asked:


Somebody towed my truck 100 feet when it was in gear. They claim it was fine and would not hurt the truck. They were pulling it on dirt. All of the wheels were rotating except for one, which they said was locked. Truck is a 1985 Ford F150 4×4. Truck was not in 4 wheel drive at the time. Could this of caused any damage to my truck?
It is a manual.

CHRISTOPHER

CD asked:


How can you get a sub box in an older truck with no extended cab? Just the driver seat and passenger seat then the bed right behind it with no room behind the seats.

GERARDO

Peter Gitundu asked:


If you are into the business of plowing snow it is important to know the right kind of materials that your plow truck will need. Plow trucks are usually found in city streets especially after a heavy session of snow. What is important to note that the plow truck is just an ordinary truck with a plow attached to it!

The decision to what kind of snow plow your truck should have is yours; however you must choose the right kind of plowing materials wisely because it would mean you coming back to buy new materials every time or just a one time buy.

When buying the snow plowing materials it’s always wise to look for sturdy materials such as the kind that Meyer’s offers or boss plow does. The blade of the plow must be strong and the coating on it must be the kind that does not get corrosion or need repainting or shining all the time. The plow must be able to withstand the impact of hitting a boulder or a tough, hard surface without shattering or breaking. Make sure your machinery is easily maneuverable and can be operated without any fuss. Another added bonus would be if it is able to cut through ice without any problems.

Plow trucks are many especially during the winter season, so if you have to be ahead in the game it is best that you do good work and the only way you can do that is if you put the right stuff on your plowing truck that will do the job right and have the city calling you back for more plowing jobs.



NOEL

Heather B asked:


I woke up this morning looked outside and my truck and trailer had been spray painted overnight! I was able to scratch some of it off my hood with my fingernails but you could still see the outline, and I wasn’t that lucky with the sides of my truck or the license plate. As for my trailer I wasn’t able to get any of it off. I have an 04 Jeep, does anybody have any ideas of getting it off without ruining the paint?

AL

Rick Reed asked:


There are many alternatives in obtaining dump truck financing. Whether you are a start up or a seasoned business, the first logical place to investigate your financing is at your local bank. This may be pleasurable experience if you have many contacts at your bank but most people usually don’t have these types of connections. The seasoned business must have at least mid 600s on their personal credit scores and be prepared to go through a lengthly paper process. Prior year income tax returns may be required, current personal financial statments needed and various other requests. The start up business must have a credit score properly 680 or higher and will have a much smaller success rate in obtaining bank financing. The business start up is a high risk factor and must adhere to higher lending standards.

Most banks and financial institutions offer loan and/or lease programs. The difference is that the loan programs transfers title at the end of the payment obligation, whereas the leasing component offers a rent type environment during the course of the lease with a buy out option at the end of the lease period to take title. Usually, the monies required upfront to acquire a loan are higher and eliminates many candidates. The Leasing arena requires anywhere from usually first and last payment to approximately 20% down of the dump truck cost.

On the loan and lease programs for a dump truck applicant, the applicant must investigate whether the bank and/or financial institution considers this a qualified asset which they will lend on. Most lenders like this type of asset but others may specialize in other industries such as medical and transportation such as limos, limo buses, ambulances etc. Some Lenders will only lend up to ten years based upon the age of the truck where others may extend beyond this parameter. Loans and leases usually run anywhere between 36 -60 months based upon the age of the dump truck. Another factor to consider in the financing area, many dump trucks are what they call conversions. The chasis of the dump truck and./or the road truck may be given a new dump box. Obviously this dump box is new but the chasis could be as old as ten years old. Lenders are particular in this area and may not accept a converted dump truck. Obviously, please check with your lender to ascertain their lending guidelines.

The dump truck applicant is seeking a relationship with the lender no matter whether it is a start up or seasoned business. The front money to commence the lending vehicle, the monthly payments and the buyout clauses at the end of the lending instrument, if there is one, is paramount in making a prudent business decision. The amount of paperwork and hoops to jump through to get to end of the financing process are considered in the total evaluation process.

As we discussed above, there can be a lengthly paperwork process to obtain your financing. Recently, some of the lenders have changed their computer qualification models and accept application only programs. This means there are no income tax returns required, time consuming personal fianancial statments needed, and other key documents either prepared and /or requested. This program is usually geared for the seasoned business but there are start ups applications programs available as well. These application lending programs usually run from $20,000 to $250,000. It is important for the dump truck applicant to check out all the lending programs available. The collateral of the financing is the dump truck and usually no additonal collateral is required. The minimum credit score required for all dump truck applicants may start as low as 575.

The last thing you should be aware of is dealer/financing inventory programs. What this means, the lender has repos and/of a off lease inventories that they want to move for cash flow purposes. This financing arrangement is geared to the start up as well as seasoned business and may offer the dump applicant an execellent buying and financing opportunity.

When you are shopping for dump truck financing, consider the following, the front money, the monthly payments, what collateral is required, and what the buyout clauses mean. Also, make sure you have a good source of income coming from a contract and/or other methods. Remember, whatever lending program you select, there is more than likely a personal guranatee required.

Happy hunting for your dump truck and its related financing…..



QUINTIN

dale j asked:


Im a truck driver (cdla) by trade. I drive locally in the Cape Cod and south shore area of Massachusetts. My dream is to work as a truck driver in Europe. Does anybody know how I can find a truck driving job in Europe?

ELISEO

jbird21 asked:


I see diesel trucks often the shoot black smoke out of there pipes or stacks. I was wondering how they get their trucks to do that. I do know that they can somewhat do it when they want. Dont know much about trucks. So….How do i get my diesel truck to shoot black smoke out of my stacks?

DUDLEY