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Buying an older truck

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by BigErn24, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. Feb 3, 2009 #1
    BigErn24

    BigErn24 Bobtail Member

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    I am thinking about buying an older Kenworth Daycab. I was thinking either 70's or 80's W900. I like the look of the older body style. My price ranges only up to $10,000. I would like some advice on what kind of problems I will see in a truck similar to this. I have been around truck the whole time while I grew up and I know that I have my work but out for me. But I would also like to use this truck for harvest season. Any advice would be great. Thanks.


    Aaron
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2009 #2
    Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    How good are you at "field repairs"?
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2009 #3
    BigErn24

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    I am fairly mechanical myself but not real experienced as far as field repairs goes.
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2009 #4
    benthere

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    Bailin wire an duct tape, an your ready to roll.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2009 #5
    Punisher1985

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    I know where you may be able to get an 85 in pretty decent shape(needs paint) with a 425 cat and a 13 spd with a 90 inch sleeper and a queen bed in it for about $10,000! Could just take the sleeper off and sell it and make it a stretched daycab!
     
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