Older truck opinions

I would worry if the dealer is not willing get a dyno done on the Pete. Its a buyers market right now so if you have a little time, I bet a deal will come your way. The good thing about buying a Peterbilt is when you are all done with it, it will still be worth something. Other brands not so much. Maybe you can find a 3 axle closer to home and turn it into a single axle? I have heard of people just taking the front drive off, getting a longer driveline with a carrier bearing. If you are running light loads, the original rear axle would probably be fine. Just my opinion, good luck with the search.
Also 13 speed, very easy to shift. Don't worry about that, if you have driven trucks before you will master it within 50 miles.

 

I would not buy it if the dealer is not willing to let you pay for it, and if you have time, i'd wait.
I'll make a few calls and see if the people I know, know where to get a good single axle.

13 is just like a 9, the only difference is you have the CHOICE of shifting in 250 rpm, or 500 rpm increments in gears 6-9 you can shift it the same as a nine if you want to.

 

Yes those of us that are or might be looking for a good deal on an older truck, can say thank you CARB. There will be a lot of good deals in Ca.

And as far as driving the 13 no problem Just pulling that horse trailer just shift it strait threw and just use the splitter in the top hole. 12 to 13th An the cool part will be that say you do hit a hill or a tall bridge chances are all you will have to do is split it back down to 12th you wont have to actually move the stick.

 

That WIA you had was it a Air Ride or spring.. I'm looking at a single axle 96 WIA 42 inch sleeper. Should I steer clear, I want a ride comparable to a 1 ton or better.