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  1. Oct 5, 2009 #1
    slowmotion74

    slowmotion74 Bobtail Member

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    What do you think of a 2005 9 speed frieghtliner xl classic.And what would it take to up grade c15 cat from 435 to 475.




    Thanks for your time ....Jason.....
     
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  3. Oct 6, 2009 #2
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    I'd like it better than the same thing only a straight 10; it's hard to find 9 speeds that new. It probably could be turned up to 475 without problems but that would be up to a shop to decide.

    How is it set up for gearing and other specifics?
     
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  4. Oct 6, 2009 #3
    PaulE

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    All C-15 can go to 550/1850. the limiting factor for you is the trans tq rating. most Cat dealers wont uprate past trans tq rating even if theres no trans warranty left.ask about multi tq programs. 9 sp is rare in that new of a truck. could it be a blocked off 13 sp ? some large carriers speced this way for resale ( Werner )
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2009 #4
    underpsi

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    Why would someone want to block off a 13 and have it as a 9?
     
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  7. Oct 6, 2009 #5
    RW.

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    Probably a fleet with some rookie drivers.
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2009 #6
    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY

    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY Light Load Member

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    i would put money on it, that its a blue truck or was blue. and that the trans can be converted to a 13 speed. remember after converting to a 13 speed trans warranty drops to a year 100,000 mile warranty on the day it was converted
     
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  9. Oct 6, 2009 #7
    slowmotion74

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    It is a light blue.Has right at 368,539 and the gear is 3.58 ratio.Tires are 75r22.5 260 wheelbase.Asking 32,ooo.Do you think would make a good first truck?


    Thanks for ya time ......Jason
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2009 #8
    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY

    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY Light Load Member

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    whats the last 6 of the vin? i will check work history and see if any warrenty left. i will also check to see if it is a convertable trans.
     
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  11. Oct 6, 2009 #9
    slowmotion74

    slowmotion74 Bobtail Member

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    Last six of vin.....u25603.. .Also looking at a 2005 century c15 435 cat 9 speed od 3.55 ratio 22.5 tires and 230 wb full fairings..Which do you thinks a better truck to start,and keep for several years.Looking to haul meat up northeast from NC to VA,NJ,PA,NY and dry goods on back haul to NC.42,000-48,000

    Thanks for the help.......Jason
     
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  12. Oct 7, 2009 #10
    PaulE

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    Sounds like ex Werner trucks. Ive owned 3 Centurys with Cats so that would be my pick. drove a friends Classic for a few weeks ( a 2002 ) hated it. road like crap.no room behind the wheel. just like my old C/O Freightliners except with a hood. ok, maybe not that bad but you get the point.. just my opinion.
     
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