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ugg.... nightmare on govt. elm streetNo data plate!
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I agree with you! This one's privately owned.While I am up for adventures buying an lmtv from an auction and then drive it across country might be a little more "adventure" then its worth. Personally I would wait for a truck to come along closer to the west coast and save a lot of hassle. Mine came from New Mexico and I had it shipped to SLO . Between old tires, loose bolts, bad drive-lines and old air components messing around close to home to sort it out sounds much better than the side of the highway.
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It hasn't had a lot of updates. Which ones would you recommend?Agree with BlairG. Could be a very expensive trip if the truck has not had a lot of updates.
Depends on your tolerance for risk, and what you consider fun. I've done it a bunch with the 939series platform . I enjoy it.Agree with BlairG. Could be a very expensive trip if the truck has not had a lot of updates.
good points... but with a private you can (with wisdom/experience) sorta pick out better what is bull and what is/was actually repaired/updated. and the experience of person who did the work. Not much... but this is a tid bit better information to make decision on compared to auction where it is... guess work on what was done and why..... and why did they stop mid job and decide instead to put on the auction list instead of fixing it......
I'm not really on board with the idea that a private sale truck is less risk than an auction truck. Sure, an auction truck has been neglected . This is an certainty. But a private sale truck may or may not have been neglected and may have also been subject to inexpert tampering. The auction trucks are typically not subjected to inexpert tampering.
Don't know why I didn't think of beer, but these things have a large load capacity which could be alot. I'm sure I'll need a few at the end of the day.Honestly, there are a ton of things that will stop you in your tracks. Tires are a definite. New tires in front are a must. Doubt they will bulge before they shred. Find out what the date codes are on them. Plan on driving slow.
I will add some things: Carry an extra turn signal. When mine died, I had no headlights. I carry a spare now. These things are old and delicate and hard to source on the fly. New windshield wiper blades and Rain-X in case wiper motor dies. Carry extra relays, both 24 and 12 volt. CTIS control won't stop you. Just unplug the control. Source universal cooling system parts before you go. I am working on this system now. Extra antifreeze. Extra water pump (though you could get one in a pinch from CAT). IR thermometer to check moving parts a few miles down the road. I would care a case of beer for the SS member who rescues you lol Actually, carry 3 cases of beer and you won't need anything else![]()
Well, my tolerance for risk has yet to be established. With all the stuff I read about these things breaking down, I figure it is a certainty. I would like to be able to minimize it as much as possible though. A lot of unknowns for me, and I welcome any assistance.Depends on your tolerance for risk, and what you consider fun. I've done it a bunch with the 939series platform . I enjoy it.
You do have to figure distance into the cost of a vehicle. Closer vehicles are worth more. Have to compare cost-as-in-your-driveway. $1/mile factor for distance to value exchange is somewhat optimistic.
I'm not really on board with the idea that a private sale truck is less risk than an auction truck. Sure, an auction truck has been neglected . This is an certainty. But a private sale truck may or may not have been neglected and may have also been subject to inexpert tampering. The auction trucks are typically not subjected to inexpert tampering.
Well, my tolerance for risk has yet to be established. With all the stuff I read about these things breaking down, I figure it is a certainty. I would like to be able to minimize it as much as possible though. A lot of unknowns for me, and I welcome any assistance.
I am planning on taking my college son with me so we can share the adventure together.
Ouch. That would be fine if I could register a fleet under the LLC. Might as well just register it commercial and pay the CVRA tax.LLC’s in the people’s republic of California cost approximately $1,000 every year...