Maverick Garage

Rewind:
I got this Ole 48 Fleetmaster 2.5 ton truck on the road last year. The chassis is a 1992 P30 motorhome chassis shortened 5 feet, Dana 80 rear, 4 wheel disc brakes and 19.5 wheels and tires. A 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 was the donor truck for the powertrain, pedals, brake system. Powered by a 12 Valve 5.9 Cummins Diesel with a 5 speed manual transmission.

After getting it on the road, I discovered it was a motor oil hog! In addition the 4.63 rearend ratio had the motor’s tongue hung out at 55mph. We tore the motor down in frame and installed new pistons, rings and bearings. I pulled the 4.63 ring and pinion out and installed a 4.10. It is now a beast! Still more to do but man what a truck. Thanks:
Lance Davis
Garrett Jacobs
Charlie Davis
Tony Barletta
Johnny Miskelly
Who all contributed to the project.

Good Times in the Smokies!