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Coastie Going O/O at last

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by coastie, Jan 10, 2009.

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  1. May 3, 2009 #71
    The Challenger

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    Coastie, sweet looking rig. Hope it treats much better than the last one.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, May 3, 2009
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  3. May 3, 2009 #72
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    Well I am sure this Pete will be much better. It was much cleaner and signs of been taken good care of by the previous owner. I am getting it from Arrow Truck Sales and the Sales Man was finding the little things to get fixed before I pick it up.
     
    coastie, May 3, 2009
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  4. May 3, 2009 #73
    The Challenger

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    post pics of the interior will you coastie. sent you a pm on about the trailer.

    kh
     
    The Challenger, May 3, 2009
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  5. May 3, 2009 #74
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    OK I will once I get the truck home. I take delivery Wednesday.
     
    coastie, May 3, 2009
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  7. May 3, 2009 #75
    ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    Truck looks good. Good-luck to you.
     
    ampm wayne, May 3, 2009
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  8. Jun 8, 2009 #76
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    WOW Have I been busyyyyyyyyyyy...

    Last week I went 4000 miles and again this week knocking on the Door of 4000 miles.

    So far I had only one problem with the Pete, Power steering problem. First time it only cost me 23.16 for repairs, Lucky me. Fluid line came lose and I could not see it unless I had someone turning the steering wheel.

    Now I was on my way to North Carolina from Texas when it happen again. this time I found the problem prior to going into the shop. But it is due a service and I need to get the Clutch adjusted also. I lucked up when I was passing close to home I ran across a Company truck that was empty and dispatch allowed the swap and I was able to go home for the repairs and service.

    My next goal is getting my own Authority and last month I was asked about hauling a product from Georgia to Chicago area by one of my deliveries.
     
    coastie, Jun 8, 2009
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  9. Jun 8, 2009 #77
    panhandlepat

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    dang brother! USA running you that good?
     
    panhandlepat, Jun 8, 2009
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  10. Jun 9, 2009 #78
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    Yes and I had to say Stop once while I was sick. But with some times saying no I gotten better deals. But the Company drivers are not so lucky. Even trainers are crying.
     
    coastie, Jun 9, 2009
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  11. Aug 3, 2009 #79
    grandDaddyCadi

    grandDaddyCadi Bobtail Member

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    hey coastie - i appreciate your posting your experience on here, it is a tremendous help and inspiration for so many! I am planning my purchase right now and I am looking to most likely make the leap in the next 60 days...

    That's a good look on the Pete! The payment on that Shaker # $1500 seemed awfully high for an '01 model with 1 million miles; I saw several of those models in TruckPaper and were priced much better but ultimately none of that matters because you now have your Pete....

    Keep us posted!
     
    grandDaddyCadi, Aug 3, 2009
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  12. Aug 5, 2009 #80
    dino6960

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    very nice coastie!!!!! would love to see more pics in and out,i myself have taken the plunge in to o/o start next week,i i can rack as many mile as you are now!!!!iv got a 97 kw /with a freash motor and tranny, iv repaired the all the lights ,now has leds,and did the work myself ,also the air tanks are replaced,the exshaust elbow replaced,6 new shocks,a compleat service,replaced 2 inner seals myself and now the old girl and $2500 bucks later has pasted the dot inspection and got my sticker and all my chains and tarps and laptop and ,and,and lol but its gona be good to be rolling!!!! best of luck my friend:biggrin_25525:
     
    dino6960, Aug 5, 2009
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