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Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by 85COE, Mar 25, 2020.

  1. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    Yeah, Cab latches may be important - if you don't want to stop short, and look like your picture!
    I have been following your progress, and you are doing great - love those cab-overs!!
     
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  3. Michael 247

    Michael 247 Heavy Load Member

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  4. 85COE

    85COE Light Load Member

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    Yes it is. Cummins 300

    also, by boss is telling me that i should sell it because now is the time to sell a truck. he knows people that are looking to buy a truck, but can't find one that isn't horrendously over-priced.

    i told him the problem is that I am $10k deep in repairs, not to mention what I paid for the truck. No one is going to want to give me more than $10k (if that) for my truck, because the interior still needs some work, not to mention some random minor bodywork and a paint job. Even then, i'd be luck to get $15 out of it because it's old, and no paperwork on the engine work.

    I think he just doesn't want me driving my own truck because I make him a decent amount of money, and I don't call out every other day
     
  5. 85COE

    85COE Light Load Member

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    Okay ... So ...

    I am putting this truck on the road next week. Will be going back and forth to Chicago with a company I used to work for. They will back me up for a bit. If I break down, they'll bring me a company truck,and take mine back to the shop for repairs, and take the repairs out of my settlement.

    I will not be running over 65mph really, but also don't have cruise, but that's life.

    Will start a new thread at some point to keep you updated.
     
  6. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Good deal post some pics when you get her on the road
     
  7. Chuck579

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    Funny stuff that right there but good. Done
     
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  8. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    There's the tip-off right there.
    Good on 'ya, Work ethic. Check.
    Just do it; will either be the best or worst thing you ever did.
    You're already driving, and you have a safety net.
    (Big plus; who has that?)
    What could possibly go wrong?
    (Include lots of pictures.)
     
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  9. 85COE

    85COE Light Load Member

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    You apparently haven't met Murphy yet.

    also, the letters are already on the truck, and they painted the rims and frame. Will take a pic and upload it with the new thread later today in the flatbed forum.

    They're putting a headache rack on it so that way I can have a place to put chains. All the 53 Footers are on Texas runs, I was hoping to have one with a bulkhead, but it is what it is.
     
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  10. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    Murphy's Law syndrome has a lesser impact on the prepared.

    I am cheering your project on to succeed, and want to see this
    aerodynamic wonder in your new thread. Best of luck!
     
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  11. 85COE

    85COE Light Load Member

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    I do appreciate the positivity, my comment with regards to Murphy's Law was based solely on my own experience
     
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