-> CH> I like the Chevy trucks for the parts availabilty.  For example, the
-> CH> whole rear floor pan was readily available for my '88 K5 Blazer.  Not
-> CH> so for the comparable Ford Bronco or Dodge Ramcharger.

->Not to mention a lot of interchangability through the years.

All are pretty good there, though both Ford and Dodge have some quirks.

-> CH> Start with a reproduction frame made of 316 alloy stainless.  That'd

->Oh man, I'd hate to see the price on that! It would be great if somebody
->offered it.

Even a few bucks a pound would be possible.  A one-time deal.  Ford made
several 1936 Fords out of stainless.  The bodies outlasted several frames.
They also made at least one 1960 Lincoln.  I don't know what happened to
those cars.

-> CH> outlast me. Then drop one of those reproduction fiberglass body tubs
-> CH> from US Body Source on it.  End of rust problem.  Probably cost about

->I was just thinking about those last night, after sealing up a couple water
->leaks in mine, and looking it over at what the body man will have to replace
->fibreglass is looking good.  Easy enough to tear down the interior, so I don
->see it being too much headache to outfit one.

http://www.usbody.com/
But beware.  That page has a lot of Flash-type content, and loads very
slowly.

-> CH> I wonder just what the problem is?  Small compressor?

-> Probably a combination of things.
-> Safety nazi's probably the biggest roadblock.
-> Line limit perhaps.
-> Undersized unit to keep it "affordable".

Matt pointed out some of the practical aspects.  Tough nut to crack.

-> I do know for where I work, that the gas company has pumps that serve both
-> the next door NG public card access station, and our building (Just guessin
-> there are some 60-80 hookups (never bothered counting)) for the 'fast fill'

How long does the fast fill take?

-> CH> Less power.  I've looked at generator ratings, for example.  A 10kw
-> CH> gen set is derated to maybe 8kw on natural gas.

->Any apples to apples comparisons of gas vs lpg vs ng ?

In various catalogs.  I think Jack quoted one in another message.  It's
significant.  Lower BTU/lb. of fuel.

-> CH> Of course, I'd be interested in some way to use tree/shrub/lawn waste
-> CH> like leaves in a still to produce fuel alcohol.  Kill several birds
-> CH> with one stone.

->Probably legislation against it due to the methanol producers wanting a
->captive audience...

Or anti-moonshine statutes.  Distilling is a hot-button issue for some
gummint types.

-c-

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