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    A pictorial that show the various phases of a truck glider kit assembly

    Jan. 15, 2016
    How a truck glider kit is put together.
    Cutting off the old U-bolts using a blowtorch. The technician during the work is Wes Doub of WheelTime Network/Clarke Power Services.
    Cutting off the old U-bolts using a blowtorch. The technician during the work is Wes Doub of WheelTime Network/Clarke Power Services.

    This series of photos demonstrates the various phases of a glider assembly – from receiving a new Freightliner Columbia chassis and rebuilt Detroit Series 60 engine to installation of the rebuilt transmission and rear axle assembly.

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