Should I run or sale my pete?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by khund, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. khund

    khund Bobtail Member

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    Here is a picture of my fathers 98 pete, that is him next to it. I will get more loaded tomorrow.
     

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  3. junkyardhound

    junkyardhound Light Load Member

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    I would do a little research on prices,such as truckpaper,craigslist,or maybe your local library may have nada priceguide for commercial vehicles,so you can get an idea what its worth.Nice looking setup,shouldnt have to much trouble selling.Good luck!
     
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  4. Crotts Trucking

    Crotts Trucking Medium Load Member

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    I would get it appraised. I know of a finance company that I could probably get her to do it for free. But you would need to try and find a few things out about it. (Hopefully he kept excellent records) ie.: engine,(Model and Horsepower) and date of last overhaul. Transmission model # and if any work done to it, rearend make and model# and ratio, and if any work done to them.
    they also want to know interior detail, exterior detail, Wheelbase,etc.
     
  5. khund

    khund Bobtail Member

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    Crotts Trucking, I had not considered getting it appraised that is a good idea. With my father that truck came before ANYTHING else. He kept it immaculate, it had a complete overhaul in 2008. I can get the rest from all the paper work he kept also my mother kept pretty good records of everything he had done to the truck.
     
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  6. MuddyWaters

    MuddyWaters Light Load Member

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    I'm going to be in the market to purchasing a tractor very soon. How many miles on it?
     
  7. tmlonghorns

    tmlonghorns Light Load Member

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    Park the truck for now. There is no freight and you will end up disliking trucking. If you sell it now you will get peanuts for it. Hold on to it until trucking picks back up to make a decision.
    The truck is paid for and it was your fathers. Just sit on it for now and do nothing. Timing is everything and right now is not your time.
     
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  8. 1989 Pete

    1989 Pete "Pine Tree Eater"

    nice truck ...keep it!
     
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  9. MilkMan

    MilkMan Bullshipper

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    Khund.... something else you could do: Take the Serial Number from the Title, or other documents I'm sure you have, but take the serial number to a Pete dealer. They should be able to tell you literally "everything" about the truck as it was from the factory.
     
  10. khund

    khund Bobtail Member

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    MilkMan, thanks the Peterbilt shop here in Joplin knows my fathers truck very well. Dad spent more time there when he was home than at home. I will try calling them to see if I can get all the stats on the truck.
     
  11. khund

    khund Bobtail Member

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    MuddyWaters, I will have to check the mileage when it gets home and get back to you on that one.
     
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