Putting $$$ into an old truck vs. depreciation on a new one

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Freightlinerbob, Jul 2, 2013.

  1. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    No worries.

    I've got 3.90,13 & 11/22.5. I keep thinking if I ever did do the rears that I would change something but not sure to what. I would draw the line at not being able to climb a 6% grade @ 80,0000 in 5L. Currently it does it in 6L.
     
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  3. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    Well, I did it. Spent about twice what the truck is/was worth including what would have amounted to about $7000 in current due- maintenance and near- future repairs.

    I ordered the motor, it took 6 weeks to arrive. When it did, we went on a 3 week vacation and I went back to work in my rebuilt truck.


    Now I just have to pay it off.....
     
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