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Help! We got an unexpected present.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by miss elvee, Dec 11, 2015.

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  1. Dec 11, 2015 #1
    miss elvee

    miss elvee Heavy Load Member

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    My husband's brother just bought a 1980 359 Pete flat top with a Cummins big cam in it. 15 spd tranny. 405? rear end. Just had an inframe.

    Pardon the sketchy details. I'm still in shock since he's giving it to us to run for nothin. So now that I had time to pick my jaw up off the floor...

    I'm trying to figure out where the heck I take this gift horse to make some money. We're outta Ohio right now.

    I know a guy I can run under his authority if I need to. And I can get my hands on whatever trailer. I don't care what we haul... but they gotta take a 36 year old truck.

    Thanks guys!
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2015 #2
    cnsper

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    I would take a 36 year old truck...That is you are giving it away...lol
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2015 #3
    crzyjarmans

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    Can you post some pics?
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2015 #4
    mountaingote

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    Mercer is close. Landstar?
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2015 #5
    brsims

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    If you don't care about trailer type, does that include flatbed? If so, consider Graham out of Falston, PA or Kaplan out of Cleveland, OH. Neither have any type of age limit on the trucks as far as I can see, as long as the truck will pass a DOT insp.

    If flatbed gives you the heebie jeebies, Transport America out of Eagan, MN accepts older trucks on the O\O side, and they have a full "Service Center" in North Jackson, OH.
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2015 #6
    miss elvee

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    Soon as I get to CO to pick her up you bet I will.

    Love me those old Petes. :)
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2015 #7
    MACK E-6

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    We'll be waiting. ;)
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2015 #8
    HalpinUout

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    Would a 1980 Pete have A/C?
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2015 #9
    mountaingote

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    Yup just barely. The cabs are way skinny
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2015 #10
    FLATBED

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    Yes a 1980 PETERBILT can have A/C either aftermarket or factory installed
     
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