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Re: Where did all the Cabriolet guys go??
Glad to hear your getting back into your truck, ive just got mine out for the summer. What plans you got for it.
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Re: Where did all the Cabriolet guys go??
That sounds cool trip, I get where your coming from with running cost's tho it's a killer ain't it. I took the big block out of mine for the same reason. Fitted a cummins. Can you fit lpg to make running costs more affordable? I think the dogs would approve.
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Re: Where did all the Cabriolet guys go??
i would of considered LPG but i felt the engine was'nt that strong and would of required some work before i fitted the LPG so as a cost that went out the window. i fitted the cummins at the back end of last year, ive gotta say it was'nt as easy as i thought but eventually i got it done. the engine i used came from a DAF as they are easy to source over here. it came with an allison 545 auto box which is giving me some issues as its very low gearing in top, can only reach about 60 mph flat out.
ive been talking to some of the members on here and they've given me a few ideas to try and resolve the gears ratio problem
its good on fuel though, i reckon its doing between 18-20 to the gallon (roughly) i worked it out i recently did a trip of 150 miles i put £50 worth of diesel in to do it. remember a gallon of diesel over here costs £6.90 that converts to about $11.37 so at £50 it only gives me about 7.5 gallons
if you go onto youtube and type in E350 FITTED WITH A CUMMINS you'll see it, i'd just fitted a new steering box to it and was trying it around the car park.
have you got a lot of work to do on your truck, or is it just general maintenance to keep it on the road.
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Re: Where did all the Cabriolet guys go??
They were always a quiet lot 
I still get excited every time I spot one while driving. They are pretty rare.
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