F r e i g h t l i n e r g l i d e r k i t s

THE SMART BUSINESS DECISION

Freightliner Glider Kits are available in a full range of vocational configurations, from linehaul to construction to everyday local delivery.

F r e i g h t l i n e r g l i d e r k i t sThe Smart Business Decision

get a brand new truck For up to 50 percent less.

Now you can take advantage of the technology, safety, comfort and styling of a new Freightliner truck at a surprisingly low price. How? With a new Freightliner Glider Kit. The glider kit is a great option that will give you the benefits you’d expect from a new truck–such as a choice of option packages, advanced engineering and a new truck warranty–but without the cost.

We can do this because the Freightliner Glider Kit is a complete assembly of the cab, front axle, wheels and frame, plus all the Freightliner standard equipment we are famous for, including ABS. Just combine the power train components from your current vehicle with a glider kit or opt for a new or remanufactured engine. You’ll be in a brand new vehicle that’s exciting, cost effective, modern and reliable. In fact, the glider kit can save you even more by drastically reducing the time, expense and hassle involved in refurbishing a truck or repairing a wrecked vehicle.

In most cases, the cost is only 50-60 percent of that of a new truck, including assembly. And with your Freightliner dealer’s SpecPro software, specifying the best is even faster and more economical.

a better bottom line is built right in.

Because today’s truck components are built to last, keeping them on the road with a glider makes better sense than ever. Whether you’re an individual operator updating an older vehicle, a business owner needing to make an application conversion, or the manager of a large operation looking to standardize your fleet, the Freightliner Glider Kit is a smart business move. Here are just a few reasons why:

• Driver satisfaction. If you’re a fleet owner looking for ways to attract and keep good drivers, Freightliner quality and luxurious interior comfort options are very powerful driver incentives.

• Technical advancements. Besides a roomy, well-appointed interior, you’ll get scores of technical advancements that add up to greater fuel efficiency, easier maintenance and lower operating costs.

• Tax savings. What’s more, a glider kit sold and domiciled in the U.S.A. can give you substantial tax savings. In many cases, an owner using a glider kit to rebuild a vehicle worn out by use or age or disabled from a wreck, may be exempt from Federal Excise Tax or FET (refer to IRS Revenue Ruling 91-27, see www.IRS.gov or your tax adviser.)

• Higher resale. A glider kit will also pay off in the long haul with higher resale value.

step up in style.

Best of all, with the savings you enjoy by using a Freightliner Glider Kit, you can afford a lot more features and options than you might have thought.

Freightliner is known for its complete family of great-looking, hard-working trucks–from the local delivery business class to the luxury over-the-road sleepers. Freightliner Glider Kits are available as day cabs, or can be equipped with optional flat, mid or raised roof integral sleeper units–all with a wide array of interior choices and driver-friendly options. Just select the Freightliner Glider Kit that suits your needs.

Now is your chance to update your truck in style. Whatever your personal tastes or application, your dealer can spec the truck you’ve always wanted, from paint to upholstery, in order to create completely customized kits.

So complete, it’s like having our engineers there to help.

save hours oF assembly time.

Freightliner offers one of the most complete glider kits on the market. Thanks to the loose parts box that we supply with each kit, you can be sure you have the parts you need for your specific truck.

Kit contents are important when you’re comparing gliders. Don’t be misled by the unassembled prices of other kits–many of their included parts may require add-on components that you need to gather yourself. By the time you obtain and install these omitted items, your assembled cost can be far greater than the initial price.

With a Freightliner Glider Kit, a great deal of the work is already taken care of for you. Our loose parts box contains such major pieces as an A/C compressor with clutch, complete shift control mechanism, and all chassis air brake valves. The result: you’ll need fewer additional parts, and you’ll save hours in assembly.

easy as 1-2-3.

There’s no mystery about our kit prices. And because the kits are so complete, there’s no mystery in assembling them, either. The FLD Glider Kit includes our Technical Instruction and Assembly Manual featuring the latest technical data and is specially engineered to make assembly a snap. Other models, such as the Columbia, Century, and Business Class, will feature a Technical Instruction and Assembly Manual on computer disc as they become available. These tools will allow you to get back on the road earning revenue again in record time, and running better and safer while doing it.

make a power move.

Have us install a MBE 900 in a M2, or a MBE 4000, a Cummins ReCon,® Detroit Diesel Reliabilt® or Caterpillar® Reman engine at the Freightliner factory, and you’ll save installation time and the costs of an engine overhaul. Plus, a wide range of economical, fully warranted remanufactured parts are available separately from your dealer. Now, that’s the way to make your savings add up.

Our loose parts box contains over 160 parts included as standard–from the power steering pump and reservoir to wingnuts and wiring–that help make Freightliner an excellent glider buy.

With an optional remanufactured engine, you’ll gain increased performance without having to do any engine work. Count on it to slice vehicle downtime and to boost fuel economy.

Our assembly manual and documentation are the best anywhere.

Glider kits include the same superior driver control and comfort factor with an electronic monitoring system, suspended clutch pedal, quiet cab interior and powerful heater/air conditioning system–all standard.

Keep downtime down. You’ll appreciate the time savings that come from the glider kit’s ease of assembly, whether you rely on your dealership, a body shop or handle it yourself.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to Freightliner glider kit features and amenities. Choose from expansive model offerings including our luxurious sleepers in a wide selection of heights and bunk options.

glider Financing

Daimler Truck Financing (DTF) is pleased to offer glider financing, at or near new truck rates, depending on content.

In many cases well documented value of donor vehicle components may be applied to the down payment. Consult your dealership’s finance group for more details.

ready. set. go.

You can start enjoying the benefits of a glider conversion practically right away. Even if you want your Freightliner Glider Kit custom spec’d and engineered, it can be delivered with minimal lead-times. Your Freightliner dealer will work with you to ensure that you receive the exact glider kit you need, and the type of financing that best fits your particular requirements.

replacement cabs

If a complete glider kit is more than your current needs require, replacement cabs are also offered in various levels. The most basic being a Skeleton Cab, which consists of sheet metal, doors, and glass. Next, we have a Service Cab. This is a Skeleton Cab along with the base model standard cab wiring, dash, and gauges with engine-specific wiring. Finally, we offer a com- pletely trimmed Per Serial Cab. This level of cab is built as close as possible to your original vehicle’s specification. We also have completely trimmed hoods, which are painted and come complete with grille, headlights and bezels. Available for individual purchase or in combination with a cab, these hoods are made for you to simply bolt on and go. With all these options, we are sure to have just what you need to make repairs and get back on the road.

“A Freightliner Glider Kit is a very cost-efficient, viable option to update equipment without having to buy a used truck, where you don’t know what you’re getting. And, it’s less expensive than new.”

Ed Bennett, President, D&K Truck Center

So complete, it’s like having our engineers there to help.

Take advantage of the ease of a Per Serial replacement cab. Built as close as possible to original vehicle specifications, it arrives complete with interior, dash, wiring, mirrors, paint–practically everything needed to return a damaged cab to a fully functioning cab.

No matter which model you spec, you can be sure it comes with the famous Freightliner quality and excellence of design.

Your glider kit can be serviced at any of the nationwide Freightliner dealerships.

outstanding technical and service support–our trademark oF quality.

You’re not just buying a glider kit. You’re buying a Freightliner. That means you can count on the very best in dealer support, and Freightliner’s long-term commitment to providing after-sale service second to none.

Our customer support starts with our exclusive Technical Assistance Hot Line. Phones are staffed by glider technical specialists to answer any question you may encounter during assembly of your kit.

Plus, every Freightliner Glider Kit comes complete with an unsurpassed new truck warranty. You can also depend on competitively priced parts, available when and where you need them. Our goal at our dealerships is to have immediate parts availability, especially for fast-moving or critical parts.

And our customer service program is un-paralleled in the industry. You can get customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at many dealer locations, and our 24 hour, 7 days a week Freightliner Customer Assistance Center is always ready to help. (1-800-FTL-HELP).

t h e F i n i s h i n g t o u c h

Freightliner’s commitment to support begins with nearly 300 dealerships across North America.

Our Customer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve you with everything from breakdown assistance to parts information.

No one does more to put high tech solutions to work for you. Take SpecPro for instance. This fast and easy specifications software will help you spec out your new glider in no time.

For the Freightliner Trucks Dealer nearest you, call 1-800-FTL-HELP. www.freightlinertrucks.com

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*For business class glider kits, see your dealer for specifications.

Category Freightliner Glider Kit Standard Specifications* FLD/SD Columbia Classic/XL Coronado

Engine Equipment Front & rear engine mounts, throttle & clutch pedals X X X XComplete air intake & exhaust system X X X XRadiator, CAC with piping and hoses X X X XElectronic Engine wiring to engine ECM X X X X

Transmission Equipment Painted shift lever with tower and boot X X X XFront Axle and Equipment Meritor 12,000 Ib. steer axle X X X X

Taperleaf 12,000 lb. front suspension w/shocks X X X XTRW TAS-65 or THP 60 (by model) power steering X X X XPower Steering Pump & Reservoir X X X XMaintenance free front suspension bushings X X X X

Alternator/Starter/Battery Prep kit for Delco-Remy 12 volt alternator/starter X X X XProvision for 3 customer furnished Alliancemaintenance free threaded batteries w/cables

X X X X

Steel battery box frame mounted left-hand under cab X X X XRear Axle and Equipment Provision for customer furnished Meritor RT-40-145 X X X X

36,000 lb. 4-spring flat leaf rear suspension X X40,000 lb. Airliner air-ride rear suspension X XWABCO anti-lock brake system (ABS 4S/4M) X X X XTwo-valve parking brake system w/ warning indicator X X X X

Frames 154” 3900mm wheelbase X X170”/180” 4325mm/4575mm wheelbase X260” 6600mm wheelbase X11/32” x 3 1/2” x 10 3/16” steel frame 120 KSI X X9/32” x 3 1/2” x 10 1/16” steel frame 120 KSI X X

Chassis Equipment Reinforced nylon, fabric braid chassis air lines X X X XLeft hand BOC access; includes grab handle,step and aluminum deck plate FMCSR 399

X X X

24” Air slide 5th wheel w/ 12’ air & electrical lines X X XSteel air brake reservoirs chassis mounted X X X XSolid dark gray aerodynamic bumper XPainted steel bumper X16” Hendrickson Aero Clad stainless steel bumper X18” Chrome steel bumper X X100 gallon/378 liter RH side aluminum fuel tank X X XDual 140 gallon/529 liter aluminum fuel tanks XBetts B-25 painted mudflap brackets X X XEquiFlo inboard fuel system X X X X

Front Hubs, Tires and Wheels Con Met hubs with preset bearing 10 hub pilot X X X XAccuride steel 22.5” x 8.25” front HP disc wheels X X XFreightliner Logo Aluminum 22.5” x 8.25” polished X

Cabs and Equipment 120” BBC Cnventional aluminum cab X X X112” BBC Conventional aluminum cab X132” BBC Conventional aluminum cab X X70” Mid-roof XT Sleeper XAir cab mounts X X X X10” x 26” clear rear window X20” x 36” clear rear window X X

Instruments and Controls HVAC binary controls, air conditioning w/ R-134a X X X XBase model standard gauge package X X X XBlack gauge bezels X X XBright finish gauge bezels XSingle electric motor windshield wipers w/ delay X X X X

Cab Interiors Oasis Tan vinyl interior XOpal Gray textured vinyl interior XOpal Gray Chaparral vinyl interior XOasis Tan Chaparral cloth interior X

Lighting and Electrical Small aerodynamic marker lights X X XLED marker lights in integral visor XGrote flush mounted stop/tail/backup lightsBaggage door & bunk activated LH & RH lights XDome reading and door activated courtesy lights X X X X

Paint Paint: One solid color single stage X X XPaint: One solid color w/base clear coat, 2-stage X