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Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

Spray Truck for sale...What do you think?

Roof Cleaning North Jersey(908)674-3392 · Guest

Is that a metal tank? That could be a problem.

Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

I'm not sure. I was going to call the guy today and find out. I've heard that can be a problem.....

H2OCleaning · Guest

you could build one for half that amount plus the metal tank is no good for your chem and the pump even though you cant tell what it is probable wont work very long spraying roof mix

old flatbed truck $3000
tank                   $ 500
aodd system      $1200
reel                    $  250
hose                  $  200
                        -------------
                         $5150
build it your self and save money plus it is set up for what your going to use it for

Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

Thats not bad at all....doing a search on craigslist now for a flatbed...

thanks

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H2OCleaning wrote:

you could build one for half that amount plus the metal tank is no good for your chem and the pump even though you cant tell what it is probable wont work very long spraying roof mix

old flatbed truck $3000
tank                   $ 500
aodd system      $1200
reel                    $  250
hose                  $  200
                        -------------
                         $5150
build it your self and save money plus it is set up for what your going to use it for

Plus, thats a F 450 !!!
Nothing wrong with a F 450, but for just a summer roof cleaning rig, for a company just starting out, I think I would look for a F 350 or equivalent, Maybe a F 250 if a really great deal.
(I like the dual tires on a 1 ton)
Look at this little bastard in the Pic below.
It was my FIRST real roof cleaning truck, bought right after a trailer with 500 gallons of mix broke off and landed upside down!
NO more trailers for me!

I had to re do the springs, added an extra leaf,
It was horribly underpowered,, but this little bastard packed a mean punch.
He was equipped with a John Blue DP 193 ( 19.3 GPM at 250 PSI )!
In this picture, this proud little warrior stands tall, after single handed taking down the who apartment complex in the background!
Unfortunately, The John Blue DP 193 was radically changed, and is no longer reliable.
But trust me, it would spray circles around the Air Diapraghm pumps we now use.
We traded speed for
reliability

Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

I found a couple F-250's..nothing special tho. Do you think a F-150 would work?

Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

Thanks Gary...who is Gary?

garyw · Feb 25, 2010

Bob Jr wrote:

Thanks Gary...who is Gary?

I am Gary! I am one of the moderators here and help to correct problems that occur at times.
You're welcome
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Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

lol thanks gary...wasn't sure!

roof cleaning

Feb 25, 2010

I have a friend who has worked for ford pretty much his whole life. He said a F150 is really meant for family use, the brakes need changing often and alot of things will go quickly if used for any decnt work. He said big difference in a F150 and a 250, 250 really meant to handle tough work.

Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

ok sounds good. I have been looking at 250's and 350's all day...hard to find something decent in my area. I would like a 250 flat bed....

purecon · Guest

Iv been looking for one with Bed damage, so i can buy it on the cheap, and just make my own flat bed, hasnt been going so well...

Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 25, 2010

good thought...I might try doing the same....

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Roof Cleaning Long Island N.Y 516-763-4108 wrote:

I have a friend who has worked for ford pretty much his whole life. He said a F150 is really meant for family use, the brakes need changing often and alot of things will go quickly if used for any decnt work. He said big difference in a F150 and a 250, 250 really meant to handle tough work.

My Personal daily driver truck is a 2007 F 150.
The newer Ford F 150's have decent payload specs, but I agree, a F 250 is a better choice for our use.

And, it don't have to be a Ford, I just am not familiar with Chevys and Dodge designation for 3/4 Ton Trucks.

TURK · Guest

Its a plstic Molded tank.

white fox · Guest

Cris thanks for the last post you made the more I read about Ford the more disturbed I got!!! All you need it to try a CUMMINS The only way we have 4 of them and will never go away!! If you are looking to make a flatbed I would not do anything but a dually the extra wheel support means alot xsecially if you are hauling liquid with you a little slopping in the tank throws the truck a good bit.

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Bob Jr wrote:

good thought...I might try doing the same....

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Ugly Shingles LLC · Feb 26, 2010

Cool...never knew there was such a thing.

Thanks

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