1973 Dodge Big Horn semi truck - photos

[Frank S]

Yes, ascertained 3208. If that's sought after in marine configuration, it's a serious endorsement. That is a 54k GVW flatbed, the IH a box truck, as you know. Feel lucky, armed with insight you provided. The CA emission standards made such purchases occur all over the country, likely even Mexico.
Particular IH is auto trans, wouldn't/ wasn't first choice, it's a bit of a lumbering ox. Around town, not objectionable, anxiety still for the cross country trip.
The F800 though couldn't be more different. Can't imagine ever loading to capacity, but it drives easy, just like a big car. If cars had twin axles and duals...

Don't need to replicate the Frank Fleet, with capability moving all kinds of stuff never dreamed of a few years back, at surprisingly little cost. Haven't run into on/off load issues, each stop had riggers; so far!. Just need to stay on top of logistics.

I have decided if a 100 ton Link belt lattice boom with a 9 line bull and block comes along at a Frank S price, Imay figure out how to have it follow me home. No engine no problem I have something I can install. worn out draw works, fine I have my pencil sharpener and looking for an excuse to put it under power. I only need the stub and 3 sections of boom and the top section bull because I don't need to lift anything over 30 feet anyway. The key factor here is the Frank S price.

[Toolmaker51]

Speaking of lifts; that 'swing' - moving Ford bodies from upper ramp to line of rolling frames - is there potential like a davit, derrick, gin pole arrangement? Not about high weight, instead bulk. This would be on the 5th wheel frame. Also thought your double jibs is good, into the deck, but I visualize loads wanting placement farther forward.

Been googling those to grasp the pattern and uses. A split gin pole might do well. Part of this, arriving on site, erecting, operating then lowering afterward; single handed.
See this sure developing into an original thread.

[Frank S]

Speaking of lifts; that 'swing' - moving Ford bodies from upper ramp to line of rolling frames - is there potential like a davit, derrick, gin pole arrangement? Not about high weight, instead bulk. This would be on the 5th wheel frame. Also thought your double jibs is good, into the deck, but I visualize loads wanting placement farther forward.

Been googling those to grasp the pattern and uses. A split gin pole might do well. Part of this, arriving on site, erecting, operating then lowering afterward; single handed.
See this sure developing into an original thread.

Take a look at Palfinger knuckle boom or cranes
Truck mounted fifthwheel crane patent https://patents.google.com/patent/US2604302A/en