2000 KW W900 vs 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD132 CLASSIC XL

I actually found that add on truckpaper and looks like a great truck. I'm wondering. Would it be possible to get a used 1999 valve cover to put on the engine??

Yes sir you'd like to see my engine?
23530166 | Detroit 60 SER 12.7 Engine Valve Cover for Sale
lol

 

Oh right on. I was under the impression a factory reman gets a new manufacture date and some gliders only get emmissions benifit but I could be wrong.

 

Yeah my understanding is when detriot does a remanufactured engine they only add 1 digit to the serial number but also add a new manufacturer engine date.
Apparently you don't need proof of engine year/paperwork on your truck though as long as you have it in case you get audited.
That's why I was thinking putting an old looking valve cover may be close enough to a 99...

I talked to the guy who is selling the orange one with the factory detroit reman. Sounds legit. He is in the hospital with a heart problem unfortunately and that's why he's selling the truck. When he did the reman he also did a new clutch, radiator, pitsburg tune, water pump, air compressor, ac compressor and the apu works along with apu ac unit; its a diesel apu. He also said his 30 day avg. wad usually 6.5mpg pulling a dryvan. I am debating going to see it unfortunately the only close airport is 600$ for a one way ticket. I figure when I'm there so far from home will be hard to negotiate but he dropped it a whopping 500$. I just worry about trying to find a flatbed trailer with a little under 20k cash left over. I suppose I could go run for Atlas (they mandate eld :/) as a power only unit save up a little more and get some experience to be hired onto as a flatbed under ats or something like that instead of getting my own mc right off the bat.

What do you think of this truck thats Similar but no APU and a little cheaper. Haven't talked to them yet but says 150k miles on an overhaul. They are asking 52k I think which would give me plenty for a used trailer. I could always buy an apu on a 0% cc and pay off within a year. This one is the single bunk not the double. But you can still stand up in this style Coronado correct?

https://www.marketbook.ca/listings/trucks/for-sale/224031563/2016-freightliner-coronado-132


Just realized the dealer selling that truck also has another truck I have seen that's sparked my interest. I wonder how much flights are to Alabama
2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD132 CLASSIC XL For Sale in Fayette, Alabama

 

True I've heard that about Fitzgerald too and worried about OH in general but never knew if my worries were justified. Perhaps it's worth it to go with the detroit reman, even if it may need a valve cover haha.

 

I'm 6' 1".. either one I can stand in you think? If so I agree midroof better for fuel economy on a flat bed. Also do you have less sway on turns in a midroof cause lower center of gravity?