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. --- SPECIFIC#ONS FOR GARBAGE TRUCK ~ ~ Cab and Chassis, Conventional - One (1) 1. New 1977 or 1978 Model Truck 2. All standard equipment and accessories as listed in t'he manufacturer's latest catalogs. 3. Engine to be minimum 360 cubic inch displacement under J-245 Government Rating System. The net horsepower should be a min- imum of 150 HP at 3200~RPM. (Must meet J-245 rating net torque at 285 foot pounds at 2000 RPM.) 4. Engine to be equipped with governor 'set transmission manufacturer recommended RPM. 5. Texas State Safety Inspection certificate. 6. Turn indicator lights, front and rear. " 7. Frame to be heavy duty reinforced with L type factory frame reinforcement. 8. Cab to axle measurement to be 135 to 138 inches minimum. 9. Allison AT540 Automatic Heavy Duty Transmission. 10. G.V.W. to be~minimum 27,000 lbs. 11. Chassis to be conventional cab type. 12. Front-axle to be minimum 9,000 lbs. 13. Rear axle to be minimum 18,500 lbs., single speed. 14. Front springs to be minimum '~4,600~1bs., each spring at pad rating. 15. . Rear springs to be minimum 10,400 lbs., each. at pad rating plus _2,300 lbs. each per spring, side auxiliary overload. 16. Brakes to be Heavy Duty Vacuum Booster. 17. Heater and defrosters to be factory installed. 18. Outside rear view mirrors, left and right sides, West Coast type :. capable of rear vision with garbage body mounted. (Large) • 19. Color to Abe white 20. Vehicles to be equipped with power steering. 21. Increased cooling system with permanent type antifreeze. 22. Wheels and Tires to be Spoke type or equal, wheels and 20 X 7.5 rims with 10.00 R 20, 12 ply nylon construction tube type tires. ' Front tires to be rib type highway thread. Rear tires to be mud, show, or cleated type. 23. Wheel studs to be .minimum of 3/4",diameter hardened steel. 24. Heavy Duty / 70 amp. hour battery. " 25. Front bumper must have.front tow hooks. 26. Vehicle to be equipped with 63 amp. alternator and transistorized regulator. " 27. Gasoline tand to be ICC approved, minimum 50 gals: 28. Emergency flasher system for front and rear lights. 29. Vehicle to meet current Federal Safety Standards. 30. Windshield wipers shall be electric, dual type with washer. "