Which Truck???????

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dave_in_AZ, Aug 11, 2020.

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Which Truck would you take?

Poll closed Sep 27, 2022.

  1. Casper

    32 vote(s)
    42.7%

  2. Blackie

    43 vote(s)
    57.3%
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  1. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Toss casper. He was good at one time. Blackie offers so much more.
     
    lovesthedrive, Aug 11, 2020
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    What is an OM? I need to know the facts to make a decision.
     
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    Office manager kitty
     
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    Disc brakes are super nice too.! Makes for some real confidence during a level 1 too..

    Still, Casper played a role in helping you get to where you are today.
    I'm weird, & grow attached to my vehicles. Maybe not practical in this industry, but hey.. Feels like putting an old friend out to pasture.

    My vote is cast, so will see how it plays out..
    Go Casper!! :D
     
    singlescrewshaker, Aug 11, 2020
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    I do the same. I've often considered Casper as the million mile ISX death engine experiment. It has no blow by. I've maintained it very well. Just had my Landstar inspection 4 days ago. Had the rear bell housing gasket replaced, clutch ( complete ) motor mounts, and carriage bearing done.

    I think I'd make it with him. Now give it to a kid, or somebody that's a gorilla driver................meh.
     
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  7. Sirscrapntruckalot

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    Casper.

    He stayed loyal and true to you.

    You should do the same.

    Sirscrapntruckalot - Or drive both. Switch out every other week. ;)
     
    Sirscrapntruckalot, Aug 11, 2020
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    Black needs some fancy gladhand extenders.
     
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    All the more reason fine sir!!
    Heck, she's just breaking in. + think of them bragging rights. Million mile ISX. You'll be a legend!!

    My old shaker turns 28yr old in Oct.
    20yrs from now, you could be saying the same thing!! :D
     
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    Sheesh ol buck's got a couple years on me :D
     
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