Opinions between the per vin cab and glider

What are you saying???????

 

I'm pretty sure he's trying to say should he order a full glider with frame and everything or just a new cab that is made per his vin exactly the way the original was.
It's almost impossible to answer that question as he gives no reason to need to replace the cab or what kind of shape the rest of the truck is in.

On top of that, what is the difference in price?

 

OK I am with him now. You are absolutely right. A lot of info needs to considered before making that kind of decision.

 

Newer totalled truck with straight frame rails, is about the only reason I know of for replacing the cab. Old truck = Glider kit.
I have 3 friends here who have successful trucking businesses.

#1 has 20 dump trucks, one of which is the 1968 Pete he started with. He has bought a few gliders, but for the most part his shop has constantly refurbished these trucks for years. Best paying non-union dump truck outfit in my neck of the woods!
#2 Gliders and new trucks.
#3 New trucks that are replaced before 400k miles.
They all 3 have good shops and good mechanics/maintenance!

This is just what I have observed, Sub'd, in hopes of learning, in what situation a cab makes sense!

 

What did you quoted on that glider? Im looking to use the power train I got on a 01; it's been rebuilt engine/trans, I thought it may be a good opportunity to get that. You said a Bare would run around $65.000? A rolling glider (with the rear end axles on) and no tranny, no engine, right?
Any Ideas on what would cost the in man hours to put it all together?

Thanks,

 

I'm completely lost on this statement... what do you mean?

 

Thanks Hammerstrap. My mind is on that. Since I saw that failure of signature truck that got me thinking about I would be either using a factory reman engine like yours for 93k or use whatever I've now and can trust (so far).
Thanks and good luck.