A Colossal Undertaking

Little backstory. I've been a mechanic since graduating high school in 95, and have had my own shop since 2004. Got a couple of good guys working for me, but as you know, good techs are hard to find, and good shops can get completely overrun with business.

Two months back I decided it just wasn't worth it anymore. I wanted more free time, and my 100 hour weeks since 04 had me burnt out.

Decided since the only thing I know is trucks and trailers, truck driving could be my exit. Keep in mind, while I've test drive trucks, and moved trailers on the yard, I had never pulled a loaded trailer down the road.

Started paperwork for my own authority, bought and old truck off a farm in Nebraska, and started fixing it up.

I might have bit off just a bit more than I can chew, but I'll take on a challenge.

Picked up the truck in late April, and promptly realized the thing us boys in the south don't see much is rust, and this one had only a few bad spots, but very bad.

I'll post some pics to lead off and jump back in layer.

Truck as I picked up