Bloodbath on the spot market, how long will it last?

Fair enough then, that makes sense. My point still stands however that its cheaper to swap my engine and transmission with a diff rebuild then buy new or repair my MX and emissions system to factory.

They were firm on the rebuild though for the emissions and that was used or aftermarket parts at 68k all in. If i use factory new at the dealer like i said kenworth wanted 72k just for the emissions system and another 30 odd for the engine rebuild. Or 42k for a new engine.

Cat can get me a factory cert 6nz for $48k sans core for deposit (edit for clarity) and all parts to be drop-in ready including engine wire harness ECM, CCU and mounts ontop of all the other crap with 4 year plat rebuild warranty 52k installed. Then an eaton 18 speed for 16k without a core deposit (edit for clarity) and 3 year they can install with engine for 18k or 22k on its own. Diff was 4k rebuilt and i think 9k for a 3.72 swap new.

Already got the deposit on a 6nz paid so as soon as they can secure a block they plan to grab it for the core and we will go from there.

 

Even with you doing what you have you’re stacking up cash. Stick right with the wrenching. You can’t possibly be making less than $100/hr when you’re working on your truck. Really it’s pretty hard to roll one up to a shop door anywhere for under $150/hr anymore. Rescue yourself off the side of the road and you just made yourself a lot more than that. Hand cleaner is cheap, or shove your hands in a fuel tank. Whatever works right.

 

Lies and slander lol 3406A model is the best....but i cant figure out how to convert a plastic truck to run one legally. In all seriousness my family are all cat people. Im the black sheep with a paccar. Grew up learning on an A model and have fond memories of it.....and of grand dad CONSTANTLY #####ing about his 3408 lol i remimber the day he ploonked an A model in the #####ing stopped and he was happy from then on.

Also ran C15s for years in the oilfield and when i was company for bones. Many fond memories plus i helped my uncle rebuild his 6nz twice so i know how to fiddle with them.

 

90K Volvo 670 13 speed 465hp Dec 2001.
Best truck ever.
A real Swedish princess.

 

Noice, you remimber miller concrete in the bakken? I was with them. And grand dad had fuel pump problems constantly to the point he considered burning his rig down at least once for spite. As for the 3406a yup hence why i cant figure out how to stuff one in a plastic truck lol.....at least not yet.