Where can I find an upper bunk?

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  1. MeatWad

    MeatWad Bobtail Member

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    I'm considering driving team with my brother. He has a 2005 T600. Unfortunately, the upper bunk was removed. I have searched the internet but all I can find is complete sleepers. Does anyone have any ideas where i could find a bunk without going to Kenworth for the parts? Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    Truck salvage yard....
     
  4. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Same situation with me. Sadly only one salvage yard in my area and the operator is a real piece of work.
    He does sell entire sleepers from time to time for around $700 cash and carry. I know you can also buy parts as needed from KW - if it ever came down to that...
     
  5. bullhaulerswife

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  6. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Yea, except they never responded to my multiple emails and voicemails were not returned. In their defense, I never got around to trying to speak to someone LIVE on the phone...:biggrin_25513: - seems like a nice place. Perhaps if you go in person that is...
     
  7. ChromeDome

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    I would just e-mail or call one of the large truck salvage company's you see on the web.
    Most of the sleepers you see for sale are stripped. They probably do this at the salvage yard and sell the metal frames for scrap.
    I cannot find them for sale used either, so they are all going somewhere. And if you call and talk to them I am sure they could find you one.
    Even if it needs to be cleaned up and the metal parts painted, it would still be cheaper than new.
     
  8. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Call the Council Bluffs location directly and ask for Gary. He will take care of you. :biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    If you don't have any luck with the place Bullhaulerswife put up,...Try these guys,...

    http://kadingers.com/


    I have always had luck with them for small truck/car parts,...And they also have heavy truck stuff,.....I have been by their Downing yard and there are plenty of big trucks sitting,.....Might get lucky,...
     
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  10. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    i have a upper bunk for a 72 in and a 86 in areocab i want $250 for whatever one you want.
     
  11. Hanadarko

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    Colors?
    Patterns?
    Photos?
     
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