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A Rising Phoenix: Proposed Re-Purpose

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SteveKuhn said:
It does look like a cool idea. Hope that tool bed is 12' long so you can't bob it. I also share Gimp's curiosity about the crane. Love any truck with one mounted. What kind of business?

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The Master says that "there are many schools".

And I belong to the School-of-Thought that teaches:

To Bob
Is
To Rob.

That is the mantra I follow; Thou Shalt Not Steal (no robbin' going on here).
 
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Hoefler said:
Like the look of a Deuce in Tan coat and pants.
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That's reassuring, thanks.

The thinking there is to keep her in some kind of military "guise" (so desert tan), but without being overwhelmingly imposing/ threatening (which a color like olive drab might telegraph).

I'm also thinking the lighter color will make it seem smaller, even if it isn't. Also might keep it a little cooler in the summer (and easier to see things in the cab).

Had to weigh it all, and those were the marketing thoughts.
 
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What kind of business? Certainly not mobile dentistry.
 
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doghead said:
What kind of business? Certainly not mobile dentistry.
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Hey, if the money's good we might go there: "You drill 'em; We fill 'em".

And I meant to get around to answering SteveKuhn about this:

- The intended scope is B2B as a "Miscellaneous Mechanic" to Contractors/ Retailers/ Institutions/ Schools for rough and finish carpentry mainly (including warranty work and work as a "supplemental" tradesman).

- I really don't want to mess with the Residential market too much, it gets messy with all the hand-holding, marriage counseling, and pet/ baby-sitting surprises. BUT might selectively go there also. Got to feel that out.
 
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SLOrazorsedge said:
Very nice platform, is it commercially manufactured or self built?
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Service body was fabricated custom (my design) by a manufacturer of standard and custom truck boxes:

- a family-run operation that works exclusively in aluminum (figured already heavy enough as it is, and "rust never rests").
 
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WOW , what nicely put together rig ! Lots of storage space accessible from the ground and the bed . How much will the jib pick up ? . Love the paint job , really nice MV , I don't want to even know what:goodjob: the TAB was ! LOL , bob k
 
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rtk said:
WOW , what nicely put together rig ! Lots of storage space accessible from the ground and the bed . How much will the jib pick up ? . Love the paint job , really nice MV , I don't want to even know what:goodjob: the TAB was ! LOL , bob k
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Depending on the configuration (boom length and elevation angle), the jib handles anywhere from 900 to 2,000 lbs.

Yeah, and the tab; well I'd probably do it all different the second time around, if I had that luxury. But it's still cheaper than a new pick-up.
 
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