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thinking about purchasing 1998 great dane 53ft dry van

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by nhramember, Apr 15, 2012.

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  1. Apr 15, 2012 #1
    nhramember

    nhramember Light Load Member

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    Hello everyone , I wanted to know if purchasing this dry van from a friend. I have checked it and it needs a little paint and some inside work. It needs roughly 5 logisitcs posts replaced ,scuff boards,,rear doors, and the translucent roof needs to be repaired in 2 spots because it has been punctured. I plan in replacing the translucent roof in the 2 spots and 4 roof bowsare bent too. He wanted to sell it to me for 4500 and I priced all the materials to fix it myself. It would cost 1000 plus my labor.Would it be worth the investment or should I buy newer. I am leased to landstar so I dont haul heavy loads just trying to get a little more money. Thanks for all input. nate
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    Frontman

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    To high of price for what alls wrong with it. Whats the tires and brakes look like? Any air leaks? Whats the floor like? How long has it been sitting?

    I don't know your business - some plants wouldn't load that old of a unit.

    I have two 53' dry vans for sale - if you have interest.
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2012 #3
    MNdriver

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    you can get a 2000 wabash dry van for $6500 at Allstate peterbilt...

    They don't look at beat up nor do they need a lot of work or back doors.

    Last I checks, those doors are $1500 a set or more.
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2012 #4
    BigBadBill

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    I agree with frontman. Over priced for what it is.

    Frontman, shot me email with specs, pics and pricing on trailers. Always looking for dry vans.
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2012 #5
    rogueunh

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    Right now on truckpaper, they list 484 dry vans between the years 99-01 that are 53 feet. I'd start scanning through those before paying that much for one in need of repair.
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    nhramember

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    ok guys i thought it was a little pricey but i was looking to lease purchase a van because trying to buy a house next year not trying to tie up too much credit.
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2012 #7
    keepntruckin

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    Being it is a translucent roof,, you will need to check the spacing on the cross frame,, this has alot to do with determining how much weight it can carry. Also, I'm thinking this is WAY too high a price to pay due to it needing so much repair. Do some research and you will see this.
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2012 #8
    Mr. PlumCrazy

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    Way too over priced for a fixer upper
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2012 #9
    LandShark

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    guess it depends too. on what your hauling
    Alot of shippers WONT load a trailer over 10 years old...
    Seen that happen too many times with a previous carrier..lost a many aloads due to trailer being too old.
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2012 #10
    HDFatboy

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    I'll admit I don't have the experience you guys have but I've never seen a shipper come out and check how old a trailer is. Was it falling apart or what? I have a '97 but it's in better condition than some 07's you see out there. Paid $5800 for it, air ride, aluminum roof, 2 rows of e-trac. So IMO $4500 for a fixer upper is way overpriced.
     
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