CDR Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 For those of interest.... Just found out Freightliner offers Autoshift or Ultrashift transmission configurations for their glider kits! Now you "can" get a no emissions engine with a modern auto tranny. So to someone in the market for a new truck, here are a few advantages of a glider. If you get a rolling glider, everything but the engine and trans will be new. Engine and trans to be "as" new reman. Other than that you specify the truck as new, for that you get 28% to 40% discount and no "FET" over a new build. If you did your home work you could in theory, have a finished truck with bed and most other upgrades/options for what you would pay for a new truck! If you compare it to a "new" Volvo build, you could even throw in a Smart car. But you would have a Freightliner, not a Volvo. Also, I am not sure Fitzgeralds is the cheapest for a Freightliner glider? My hands are getting sweaty thinking of the possibilities... New truck, no emissions, 12.7 series 60 great mileage with 515 hp and 3.36 gear factory singled, semi auto 10 speed, fully optioned interior, "my" choice of color, all with the great Freightliner reliability! Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! Maybe another truck is in our future! Curt 2001 Freightliner Century, 500hp Series 60, Gen 2 autoshift, 3.42 singled rear locker. 2004 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS (TT) 2 & 4 Wheelers! 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 midsize LE Our motto "4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 And now you tell us. Just kidding 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Isn't Fitzgeralds in Crossville? It sounds like a visit might be required! Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Isn't Fitzgeralds in Crossville? It sounds like a visit might be required! Pat The Old Sailor Last years (2015) ECR, there was a road trip to Fitzgeralds. We where given a tour of their facilities. Someone in are group asked the question about transmissions. At the time of the tour, Fitzgeralds had no plans to put in Autoshift or Ultrashift transmissions in any of their gliders. I wonder if something changed. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Isn't Fitzgeralds in Crossville? It sounds like a visit might be required! Pat The Old Sailor Pat, As Al said I set up a tour there last year and it was fascinating. They have a well oiled operation and are putting out nearly 100 units a month. They were very accommodating but frank with us. As HDTERS, we are not an audience of interest to them unless we just want one of their line trucks and those are re-manufactured Detroits and a few Cats with manual tranies. BTW the sales office is in Crossville but the manufacturing is about hour and half down the road. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Fitzgeralds maybe the largest advertisedo glider dealer, but there are many dealers offering gliders. Where I am, I am just a hop and a skip from the Portland Freightliner headquarters, where they build them. There are 2 to 3 dealers in the area that offer them also. Just giving options to those that want variety! Curt 2001 Freightliner Century, 500hp Series 60, Gen 2 autoshift, 3.42 singled rear locker. 2004 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS (TT) 2 & 4 Wheelers! 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 midsize LE Our motto "4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Curt, Good to have that option. Fitzgeralds also very upfront saying their gliders were only marginally cheaper than a new factory truck, but people didn't want all the emissions stuff which justified the cost. I have to say the remaned engines looked brand new and apparently have a good warranty so it makes a very viable option especially if you could could get an automatic if you wanted it. Sounds like your dealers can make a better deal. In defense of Fitzgeralds we toured their manufacturing facility and were toured by a manufacturing exec. We did not talk to any sales people and they may discount like any dealer that manufacturing execs aren't aware of. Also there were no Volvos on the line, lol. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Last year how far in advance were arrangements made and was there a min or max IRT people #''s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Give Larry Ericksmoen at 931-229-4121 a call at their Byrdstown facility. He was my contact. May accommodate a few people who want to drive over on late notice. I made the arrangements for the ECR group two months in advance. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks I'll call Monday. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Pat, If you want to just look at their trucks, the sales facility is at Crossville so you could look at a number of them. The assembly plant though is in Byrdsville and like I said before is a well oiled machine and worth a tour. Just hard to fit "off site" tours formally into the rally schedule because of transportation logistics and other considerations. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Suite, I understand about the problems with the Rally schedule so when I call them Monday I'll find out what they can do. At least a visit to the showroom is better than nothing but I would like to see the big facility. Time will tell. Thanks again for your help. Pat The Old Salior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Pat, Thursday during the Ladies Shopping Day is pretty much a free day so might be a good time for any group that wants to take the trip over. Again need to plan for at least 4-5 hours so probably would want to leave in the morning with your group. If you arrange it, I can add to the schedule as an informal group trip for those that wish to go. I'll bet they will accomodate you. Just let me know by email at ecrcarl@gmail.com. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Suite, I talked to Larry this afternoon and he told me that we would be welcome and i just needed to call him and let him know when and how many. I told him thurs the 14th would probably be the date. How many went last year? Should I start a separate poet to see if there is any interest? Thanks for your help! Pat The Old Salior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Suite, I talked to Larry this afternoon and he told me that we would be welcome and i just needed to call him and let him know when and how many. I told him thurs the 14th would probably be the date. How many went last year? Should I start a separate poet to see if there is any interest? Thanks for your help! Pat The Old Salior Great. I think we had about 15 last year. A separate post would probably be a good thing. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 A fellow I know buys Gliders for his pipeline business. Uses Cats and very happy with this. I have heard of specific legislation in Ontario Can being proposed that will req trucks to be reg with Chassis vin date in place of Eng. this will eliminate the non-emission new trucks and any currently in use. They won't be able to keep their plates. Unless they meet emissions studs for chassis date. They are specifically targeting Gliders. How many States are doing this? It sucks but expected once they figure out things. I truly love the idea of Gliders. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Suite, Thanks I'll post tonight. Is it about a 1 1/2 hrs from the CG? We'll see how it goes. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morell-Beas Transport Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Hello CDR, Very interesting to me as a small company starting out (2 years now). Could you provide some contact info on this particular dealership? Really need a Pre-'99 non-DPF, ELD, DEF truck with an Auto, preferably the DT12-A transmission, bad knees... Attentively, MBT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Neither Harrison or Fitzgerald offer automated manuals at this time "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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