Ideal ramp truck old and new!

John Kelley · 01-01-2010, 04:46 PM

AN OLD THREAD OR TWO.......

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ght=ramp+truck

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ght=RAMP+TRUCK

The Hawk · 01-01-2010, 07:20 PM

Using a ramp truck seems like a better deal than pulling an open trailer. Plus they look cool!!

Philip Saran · 01-01-2010, 07:58 PM

Lane,

The only real negative was the gas milage was terrible compared to a diesel
truck pulling a trailer open or enclosed.

My F350 diesel pulling a car on my open car trailer gets 15 mpg, most of the
ramp trucks got more like 7 to 10 mpg.

Then there also is the shortage of lockable storage space on a ramp truck.

stage1scott · 01-01-2010, 08:36 PM

this thing right here is getting 18 mpg - 05 Ram/cummins, 178,000 miles, auto. Driven GENTLY at 65 with this 3600 lb challenger, I am stunned at how good it is. Comfy too.

The Hawk · 01-01-2010, 09:26 PM

Well Phillip,as far as fuel mileage,7 to 10 sounds pretty good. My Suburban and open trailer get 7 to 7.5,period. I`ve never worried about lockabe storage either,that`s what the `Burb and the back of the Skyhawk were for!! Lane

mloboda · 01-02-2010, 10:32 AM

Here's my 1976 Dodge D800 Hauler. It's Paul Rossi's old hauler.
413ci 5speed with 2 speed rear. Air brakes. 93,000 original miles.
This truck runs and drives like new ! Box is long enough hold two cars- 70 AMX and 72 Duster.
The bad news- gas mileage is 4.5mpg if I try to push it (65-68 mph) 5.5mpg at 55 mph.

stage1scott · 01-02-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mloboda

Here's my 1976 Dodge D800 Hauler. It's Paul Rossi's old hauler.
413ci 5speed with 2 speed rear. Air brakes. 93,000 original miles.
This truck runs and drives like new ! Box is long enough hold two cars- 70 AMX and 72 Duster.
The bad news- gas mileage is 4.5mpg if I try to push it (65-68 mph) 5.5mpg at 55 mph.

Whoa that things a beauty-a man after my own heart!! They do suck fuel though-The 1973 Gianino/Oleynik enclosed truck I had last year did get about 7, but it was much smaller-they all need a diesel conversion!

chris3racing · 01-03-2010, 06:27 PM

Please, tell me who built that Dodge Ram truck with that ramp body.

stage1scott · 01-03-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chris3racing

Please, tell me who built that Dodge Ram truck with that ramp body.

That is a Hodges, Paducah, kentucky--that particualr truck spent most of its life in the southeast and then the west coast-we looked at several, however the paint on the hauler half is pretty poorly applied-they go for the shiny look, but rust eats them away pretty quickly in the winter states. and that body is WELDED to the trucks frame, making it tough to recondition. on the underside it is left bare steel, so they rot through if they see any winter use at all. This was the nicest one we found in a year of looking.

John Kelley · 01-03-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chris3racing

Please, tell me who built that Dodge Ram truck with that ramp body.

http://www.hodgescustomhaulers.com/

01-01-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! AN OLD THREAD OR TWO....... http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ght=ramp+truck http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ght=RAMP+TRUCK Last edited by John Kelley; 01-01-2010 at 04:50 PM.

01-01-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! Using a ramp truck seems like a better deal than pulling an open trailer. Plus they look cool!! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

01-01-2010, 07:58 PM	#3
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! Lane, The only real negative was the gas milage was terrible compared to a diesel truck pulling a trailer open or enclosed. My F350 diesel pulling a car on my open car trailer gets 15 mpg, most of the ramp trucks got more like 7 to 10 mpg. Then there also is the shortage of lockable storage space on a ramp truck. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

01-01-2010, 08:36 PM	#4
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! this thing right here is getting 18 mpg - 05 Ram/cummins, 178,000 miles, auto. Driven GENTLY at 65 with this 3600 lb challenger, I am stunned at how good it is. Comfy too.

01-01-2010, 09:26 PM	#5
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! Well Phillip,as far as fuel mileage,7 to 10 sounds pretty good. My Suburban and open trailer get 7 to 7.5,period. I`ve never worried about lockabe storage either,that`s what the `Burb and the back of the Skyhawk were for!! Lane __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

01-02-2010, 10:32 AM	#6
mloboda Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland Ohio Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! Here's my 1976 Dodge D800 Hauler. It's Paul Rossi's old hauler. 413ci 5speed with 2 speed rear. Air brakes. 93,000 original miles. This truck runs and drives like new ! Box is long enough hold two cars- 70 AMX and 72 Duster. The bad news- gas mileage is 4.5mpg if I try to push it (65-68 mph) 5.5mpg at 55 mph.

01-03-2010, 06:27 PM	#8
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ideal ramp truck old and new! Please, tell me who built that Dodge Ram truck with that ramp body.