I’ve pondered the idea of ordering a new Pete with a 14’ Brutus body to replace my current 2008. But I can’t justify spending the 250k plus. So I’ve decided to refurbish the one I have. I will post pictures of the project as often as possible.
I have removed all door seals, drawer packs and started with wiring. I can’t remove to much wiring as I am still using the crane. To remove the welder, rear cover and the old used oil tank.
I am cutting the original cover mount rails back to accommodate a big fuel tank, waste and fresh oil tanks. Then I am going to put a “firewall” and still have a 8’ covered storage area with a cargo roll out bed.
I removed the welder from the rear and mounting it where my air compressor unit was. I am also going to a Miller airpack combo instead of having a diesel driven air compressor as well as a welder. Less engines to service and keep running the better.
Got it all cut out. Ready to test fit the diesel tank.
Ready to start plumbing fresh oil, oxy/acet, air and power to the compartment above the wheel well on drivers side.
That's not a refurb, that's a remodel! Well thought out. Sounds like real judicious use of space.
Nice - can't wait to see the finished product.
Should hijack ultimate service truck thread when you're done. 08, what level of emissions you at, DPF&EGR?
Thanks for the comments. I purchased the truck 3 years ago and did a bit of work to it then. I always wanted to do more to the body but I either didn’t have time or the truck was working. So finally I decided if I take it apart it would just have to get finished. The truck is a 2008 with a pacar PX-8. It did have at one time EGR and DPF but being that I am in Alberta it’s all removed and back to TIER zero I am spending endless time looking online on what colour to go with. I have one in mind but I am not sure if I will like it forever. I would like something that stands out from the rest. Any pictures of some neat trucks would be appreciated. Cheers
Have you checked out the thread, "ultimate service truck " lots of cool rigs. Lots of good ideas. Some guys getting more done with flat beds and job boxes than I ever imagined. Lots of different paint schemes too, of course basic white is prevalent
You should paint it pink and show your support for healthy boobies. The women would be lining up for you. I have thought about doing it myself!
Haha can’t say I’ve thought of painting it pink. I did check out ultimate service truck. There are some very nice service trucks out there.
-Here I removed one set drawers and raised the one set of drawer packs 5” to allow for the heater. It used to be on top of a shelf and the tools wouldn’t get warm. -I decided to put a fire wall I guess you could call it. It separates the rear cargo area that is 8’ deep. Ahead of it will be a 200G diesel tank, 55G fresh oil and 55G used oil -The roll out is 4x8 feet. I put screen and the rear and along the side to prevent stuff from falling behind it when rolled out. As well it works to secure pails, propane bottle...etc. I also put my chain hangers on a rack that comes out with the roll out. I ordered a custom truxedo soft cover to cover that area.
I will get a better picture off the roll out tomorrow when I am working on it again. I am almost worried that I will need another axle under it soon for all the stuff I am adding to it. ♂️
Just out of curiosity, how much weight are you allowed on a single drive in the up north up there? Oh, and your work looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.
We are allowed 7300kg on the steers and 9100kg on the rears. Thanks for the compliment funwithfuel
The old rear bumpers were all dented from backing into stuff and also from getting pushed around by dozer blades when stuck ♂️ I really like how aggressive the grating Is so I decided to put it in the section I mostly use. I find that in the winter this grating works best.
Nice work Looking forward to seeing more Where in Alberta are you located?