What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I’m pretty sure a DD15 kit costs about double than a 12.7. About $3700, heads around 50% higher at $3000. An inframe should only cost $17000-$20000 tops including new turbo, not sure how much they are. Parts are more expensive, but Labor isn’t. I’ve got a great Mechanic for overhauls. He’s done a lot of them over the last 14 yrs. All makes. His price is fair. He takes a little longer, usually 3 weeks, because he only works 7-8 hrs a day. 5-6 days a week. He won’t supply or order parts. You have to have everything, or at least have the parts on the way before he’ll start. I had the extra work done basically for free. Since the radiator, fan, damper, front covers and a/c bracket had to come off anyways. I held off on all that stuff. Having dealt with Cat of Michigan, WW Williams and Freightliner on previous Trucks. I’ve learned it’s more about the actual Mechanic than the Shop. The work will stand up if it’s done right. No need to pay $30-$40k trying to buy peace of mind. Especially if the Trucks not worth much more than $40k. Better off trading up, before needing an OH.
     
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  3. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    This part I can agree with......
     
  4. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    The before time

    Royal Portuguese library.

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  5. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    What are the odds that there is useful info on those pages that is not on the interwebs.......
     
  6. N00bLaLoosh

    N00bLaLoosh Road Train Member

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  7. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    First you would need to define your useful. Considering the age of some, possible that quite a bit would. depending on what your looking for.
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I think where you run has a lot to do with things as well.

    Some of us roam the Northern Rockies.

    Some of roam fantasy land somewhere over the rainbow.
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    The OM is woke.

    The OM is woke and purring like a coffee grinder.
     
  10. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    I was so hoping that was a pissed off at dispatch story.
     
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