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Is it worth it........

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 1989 Pete, Oct 11, 2008.

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  1. Oct 11, 2008 #1
    1989 Pete

    1989 Pete "Pine Tree Eater"

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    I found an old 86 Friegthshaker with an 15sp with a 3406 cat manual that has been sittting for about two years it has several items that probaly need to be done new fuel tanks all rear parts airbags air lines .sand blasted etc nothing major it seems is it worth restoring this beast the cab has ben taking off I think it will make a good log truck............since it been sitting so long what are some things I should do first.........I'll post some pics soon
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2008 #2
    MedicineMan

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    all belts, hoses, check the brake cans I wouldn't replace them unless there is a problem after just two years though. check the air bags for cracks and dry rot. cheange all the fluids, and I mean ALL. get a bottle of soapy water and go to town checking for air leaks
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2008 #3
    1989 Pete

    1989 Pete "Pine Tree Eater"

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    Thanks will do...I'm going to take my time with this one......Should I try to start it up differently considering it's been sitting a while? How reliable is that 15speed transmission.....Thanks How has been things going your way?
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2008 #4
    MedicineMan

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    the 15 is good. if it is a deep reduction 15 that splits the bottom end instead of the top end then it's excellent for logging.

    two years isn't too long. I'd just change the fuel filter and fill the filter with fresh fuel and crank her. someone else may disagree with me but that's how opinions go.

    i'm alright, going back n the road with a new co this week so we'll see if I can still say that in a few weeks
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2008 #5
    1989 Pete

    1989 Pete "Pine Tree Eater"

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    Cool the containers are booming here in ATL but all of my logging buddies are down good 3500 4000k a week.....I might have one pulling containers and trhe other one in the woods.
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2008 #6
    1989 Pete

    1989 Pete "Pine Tree Eater"

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    Pics of truck I like to restore feed back anyone is welcome

    SPECS 3406 CAT 425 Manual 15 speed been sitting two years needs everything.......also if you have locations of discounted parts places that would help as well.

    Thanks
     

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  9. Oct 12, 2008 #7
    Cynical Driver

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    Lot of space between the back of that cab and the fifth-wheel...
    Is there a traditional day-cab you can pick up in the area? That gap is gonna kill your fuel economy if you start pulling containers with it.

    It may be worth restoring if the price is right, but you will have to consider that gap as a long-term cost of purchase, but I think you can do well with it.

    What's the asking price, if you don't mind my asking?
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2008 #8
    MedicineMan

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    hope it's cheap :biggrin_25525:
     
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  11. Oct 12, 2008 #9
    550hpW900L

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    You worry about gap on a logging truck? LOL nice
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2008 #10
    1989 Pete

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    The asking price is 2500..I was going to use it for hauling logs
     
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