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Thanks for all the info. I will see how helpful the good people at the Ohio DOT will be answering questions.

As far as the truck goes, what I specifically was looking at is a 1972 R model Class 7 with tandem rear-end, fifth wheel, maxidyne engine, spring rear suspension, 5-speed transmission. Any advice regarding what to look for or what not to look for?

Thanks so much for the info. I did not know about the difference between a 72 or 73. I am just starting research for this. I appreciate any feed back.

I live in Ohio and I know that you do not need a CDL if it has air brakes so long as GVW is less than 260001 pounds.

Does anyone know if it is possible to register a truck as 26000 pounds even if it is listed to have a higher gvw? I used to live in PA and I would register my F350 as less than it's listed GVW so that the registration was cheaper. I did not know if it was possible to do this with a big truck or not.

Thanks again for any help. Sometimes it is difficult to enter into a new hobby because everyone who can help you looks down on you for not knowing much. Thanks!!

Hello, I am looking to purchas a 72 or 73 R model with a five speed transmission, day cab, tandem rears. My father drove one hauling steel out of Pittsburgh. I have driven several large non-cdl trucks and large trucks on my families' farms. I have expreience hauling a 36 foot goosneck RV over most of this country. I would like to purchase a truck as a hobby.

The big question I had is how you register this size truck and is it necessary to have a CDL license if you are using the truck for private use. I know that there are large RVs/buses that do not require a CDL and I wanted to know if this was true for this class of truck.

I am just starting with this and any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!