Can you buy a reverse glider?

here is the link to the engines i have found
http://kustomtruckparts.com/CatEngines-CumminsEngines-DetroitEngineforSale.aspx
there will still be the issue of finding someone to do the work for you. i have looked at many trucks for sale in the 1998-2005 range that have the engine and transmission i want. the key seems to be finding a custom shop that is capable of doing the work some where near your home. the best looking shop i have found is in Oregon. for this type of build i wouldnt trust just anyone.

 

i figure this will be a 2-3 year process to accomplish. i am not made of money lol.

 

12.7 detroit is 30k outright or 27.5k with exchange

 

Take a look at the used truck market. Million mile Pete's and KW's that are pre-dpf bring that money every day.

Do a search on Truckpaper for Pete 379exhd's, set the minimum price at $60k and see what's out there.

 

They would have a market if they took the time to ADVERTISE THEIR PRODUCT if they weren't so busy shoving Cascadia and Coronado models down everyone's throats.

 

how would i do a good suspension check? just drive it?

 

http://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/Peterbilt-379-Trucks-For-Sale/search-results?make=PETERBILT|2313546&model=379|764868253
Shows many Petes in that year between 35,000-40,000
There are some in the much higher range, just not needed to pay that, if you shop around

 

You can find these all day long. Would I spend that kind of money for an older truck, probably not.
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6778455&dlr=1&pcid=2000659565

 

If the Detroit is so expensive why don't people do C12's? There a lot cheaper than 30k

 

I have a overhauled 12.7 ddec III, new head and everything, sitting on the floor. 15 K and it's yours, no core. Just say the word......