Frequently Asked Questions

We receive hundreds of calls every week and Jerry is kept very busy with the phone. So if you can locate the information you need on our website, that would save us both time!

1. Which  gliders do you build?  Peterbilt 95%, Western Star 4%, and Freightliner 1%.
2. Do you sell gliders? Yes, we can order your glider to your specifications. We are set up with several good dealers who are working with us with tight margins and no floor plans. Any unit ordered under our discounted pricing must be paid in full within 7 days of the gliders arrival.  No excuses allowed.  We beat most dealer pricing.  Our gliders are direct shipped and we un-deck them at our facility.
3. How much does a new glider kit cost?  Prices continually change but if you know the make, model, and setup you would like then we may be able to give you a close estimate.  
4. How much does it cost to put a glider together? Every glider is configured differently and will cost accordingly. See our posted sample assembly bill.  
5. Do you do custom work on gliders? Yes we install drop visors, straight pipes, light bars, half / full fenders, etc.  
6. Do you do service work? Not unless we are slow.  
7. Are you a trucking company? No.  
8. Why are you building glider kits? Because we are finding many individuals who do not want current production DPF and Urea tanked Engines. The older engines also get much better fuel economy.  
9. Where are you located? Dover, Ohio. East- Central Ohio right along I-77 at exit 87.
10. Why can't I get through on the phone?  We receive many calls and Jerry is constantly trying to answer questions or help someone else out.  
11. Are you a salvage yard? No.  
12. Do you  have a used part for my old truck? No.  
13. Can you diagnose my problem on the phone? Hardly.  
14. How long have you been in business? Since 1985.
15. How many Gliders have you assembled? More than 100.
16. What about Federal Excise Tax. FET? The rule is: If the glider cost is kept under 75% of what a new truck costs.... Then it is exempt from the tax.
17. What the best engine to install in a  Peterbilt Glider? A 70 Pin ECM Cat is required.
18. Who do you recommend to rebuild Cat engines? Antrim Diesel in Greencastle, Pa.
19. How can I get Maximum fuel economy out of my C15 Cat engine?  Install a Marine Cam and a PDI or Bully Dog manifold. This combo will increase MPG about 1-1.5  MPG and give approximately 100 extra HP plus about 150 ft.lbs of torque.
20. Do you like talking to tire kickers or people who call for their uncle? Not any more than you like talking to a telemarketer.