While this is not my first post here, this is my first post on my new M1078. I purchased it off of a Govplanet auction a couple of weeks ago as a non-runner with a flat on the front driver side tire. I took a chance on it since it seemed to have little wear and tear on the interior controls and mostly because I got it cheap compared to recent prices on other similar truck auctions. I was nervous, but wanted it, so I pulled the trigger. I was surprised that my EUC was approved in only 3 days, as they had told me 60 to 65 days.
They delivered the truck on Friday and other than figuring out how to apply air to the emergency glad on the front to unlock the brakes, and filling up the flat with air, I had little issues unloading it from the truck. It rolled right off the trailer and the brakes were strong with the connected emergency air. The best part was I installed two batteries in it, and it fired right up. Purrs like a kitten and no oil leaks or blowback. Put it in drive and off it went. Other than a bit of a jerk when it goes into drive, the transmission seems to work and operate properly. I feel like I got lucky on this one and got it for a great price, so I'm pretty pumped and thought I would post this here. Is that normal on the transmission?
The biggest issues I have found is I cannot get the cab to raise, and even using the hand pump, it took about 1000 pumps to get it up enough to inspect things, so I need to fix that problem. Also, the driver's door won't shut, and the passenger door won't open so I have to figure those out pretty quickly, as that is a real pain in the rear. I was expecting the CTIS to be a problem after reading so much about these trucks on here, but even my CTIS works properly. It has no speedometer either, so I ordered a GPS one that I will use until I can find a decent price on an original. I just can't see paying $365 for one at this point in time, when I could put that money to getting the cab hydraulics fixed.
Anyway, I feel like I got a good truck at a cheap price, although I certainly know I was rolling the dice buying a non-running truck. I'm looking forward to restoring it and getting it in top shape. Love driving it around too!
They delivered the truck on Friday and other than figuring out how to apply air to the emergency glad on the front to unlock the brakes, and filling up the flat with air, I had little issues unloading it from the truck. It rolled right off the trailer and the brakes were strong with the connected emergency air. The best part was I installed two batteries in it, and it fired right up. Purrs like a kitten and no oil leaks or blowback. Put it in drive and off it went. Other than a bit of a jerk when it goes into drive, the transmission seems to work and operate properly. I feel like I got lucky on this one and got it for a great price, so I'm pretty pumped and thought I would post this here. Is that normal on the transmission?
The biggest issues I have found is I cannot get the cab to raise, and even using the hand pump, it took about 1000 pumps to get it up enough to inspect things, so I need to fix that problem. Also, the driver's door won't shut, and the passenger door won't open so I have to figure those out pretty quickly, as that is a real pain in the rear. I was expecting the CTIS to be a problem after reading so much about these trucks on here, but even my CTIS works properly. It has no speedometer either, so I ordered a GPS one that I will use until I can find a decent price on an original. I just can't see paying $365 for one at this point in time, when I could put that money to getting the cab hydraulics fixed.
Anyway, I feel like I got a good truck at a cheap price, although I certainly know I was rolling the dice buying a non-running truck. I'm looking forward to restoring it and getting it in top shape. Love driving it around too!