windcatcher
July 20th, 2006, 03:03
Man in his late 60's has 1995 GMC/ Volvo in what looks like mint condition. Paint job in good condition except where company decal lifted some paint on door.
Odometer reads 1,236,000.
Engine was rebuilt 29000 miles ago, 2 years ago.. and he semi- retired for a while... then put it back to work with road fever...until he decided time to call quits for good... except maybe run some hot shot time to time:
Cat engine.
New virgin rubber on all 10 tires.
Aluminum wheels
Self balancing rings installed
Super 10 Speed
No leak air ride seat.
All brass fittings on air hoses look clean, tight, rubber looks/feels good.
Steering adjust up and down (but not near and far.)
Passenger side remote window works
Cold AC
Oil looks good.
Bleeders on air canisters
280 gallon capacity deisel tanks
Engine looks clean
Rubber hoses/belts look pliable and secure
Visible oil seals on steer tires.
Steel shaped bumper.
Some rust but no dents, holes or signs of repair/ abuse on the exhaust pipes.
Compressor rises and holds to 125 psi., even with steady break pedal.
Has cruise control.
Oil pressure at 60 psi
Oil temp guage doesn't work
Fuel guage doesn't work
Not prettiest dash... some guages missing.. duck tape visible behind... but Alternator guage also works...
Trailer hand break.
Cat walk and tractor entrance steps well secure
Air bag suspension
No ABS.... but know to pump...
Over 1/2 inch of brake shoes on drives.
(Front Steer have protective ring....?)
It has mirrors I can see out of....even passenger side fender mirror.
Rubber floor except for 12in carpet at sleeper berth.
Upper berth make secure contact with the overhead cabinets separating the compartments... full stand up sleeper.
Open clothes rack.... No cabinet interference between sleeper and jump seat.
Lights work... Head lamps the small easily replaceable pop in kind.
Hood is heavy to open... must be willing to swing free.....weeeeeeeeeeee
Air slide fifth.... however old release hitch of lift pull anchor... may be a bugger.
Fender fairrings have been removed but mounts still in place could serve for tool storage mounts or generator mounts.
CB but no radio.
Steering linkage looks solid
Was told that oil and lubes been done every 15-17 k.upholstery on doors, seats looks well kept.... few tears on drivers side door... where increased wear might be expected. Well padded, insulated interior, no signs of water leaks.
Brake pedal already blocked up for short legs :D
Another person has already placed an earnest deposit, but then expressed reservations about some pressure test on the engine, so the owner reported. IFTA taxes already paid for this year.....Owner reported the truck can turn tight circles like a dream.
Former boss man says I was carried on his insurance... and tells me I'd only have to supply tags, collision, liability and bobtail if I went leased to run his trailers.... Would split 80% to me: I'd be responsible for fuel and maintenance. Trips to West barely cover fuel, but trips East with multi pickups, much better pay.... Rounds out to about 9K before split, on round trip.....
If I can find the money... should I go with this?
One question I stumped him with "If you were to guess what the next 3 to 5 repairs would be.... what would expected them to be, based upon your knowledge of what has and has not already been done to your truck?" He said it was a good question, and as he kept his truck up (owned since 2002), he expects it to do fine... and can't guess what might go wrong next.
Odometer reads 1,236,000.
Engine was rebuilt 29000 miles ago, 2 years ago.. and he semi- retired for a while... then put it back to work with road fever...until he decided time to call quits for good... except maybe run some hot shot time to time:
Cat engine.
New virgin rubber on all 10 tires.
Aluminum wheels
Self balancing rings installed
Super 10 Speed
No leak air ride seat.
All brass fittings on air hoses look clean, tight, rubber looks/feels good.
Steering adjust up and down (but not near and far.)
Passenger side remote window works
Cold AC
Oil looks good.
Bleeders on air canisters
280 gallon capacity deisel tanks
Engine looks clean
Rubber hoses/belts look pliable and secure
Visible oil seals on steer tires.
Steel shaped bumper.
Some rust but no dents, holes or signs of repair/ abuse on the exhaust pipes.
Compressor rises and holds to 125 psi., even with steady break pedal.
Has cruise control.
Oil pressure at 60 psi
Oil temp guage doesn't work
Fuel guage doesn't work
Not prettiest dash... some guages missing.. duck tape visible behind... but Alternator guage also works...
Trailer hand break.
Cat walk and tractor entrance steps well secure
Air bag suspension
No ABS.... but know to pump...
Over 1/2 inch of brake shoes on drives.
(Front Steer have protective ring....?)
It has mirrors I can see out of....even passenger side fender mirror.
Rubber floor except for 12in carpet at sleeper berth.
Upper berth make secure contact with the overhead cabinets separating the compartments... full stand up sleeper.
Open clothes rack.... No cabinet interference between sleeper and jump seat.
Lights work... Head lamps the small easily replaceable pop in kind.
Hood is heavy to open... must be willing to swing free.....weeeeeeeeeeee
Air slide fifth.... however old release hitch of lift pull anchor... may be a bugger.
Fender fairrings have been removed but mounts still in place could serve for tool storage mounts or generator mounts.
CB but no radio.
Steering linkage looks solid
Was told that oil and lubes been done every 15-17 k.upholstery on doors, seats looks well kept.... few tears on drivers side door... where increased wear might be expected. Well padded, insulated interior, no signs of water leaks.
Brake pedal already blocked up for short legs :D
Another person has already placed an earnest deposit, but then expressed reservations about some pressure test on the engine, so the owner reported. IFTA taxes already paid for this year.....Owner reported the truck can turn tight circles like a dream.
Former boss man says I was carried on his insurance... and tells me I'd only have to supply tags, collision, liability and bobtail if I went leased to run his trailers.... Would split 80% to me: I'd be responsible for fuel and maintenance. Trips to West barely cover fuel, but trips East with multi pickups, much better pay.... Rounds out to about 9K before split, on round trip.....
If I can find the money... should I go with this?
One question I stumped him with "If you were to guess what the next 3 to 5 repairs would be.... what would expected them to be, based upon your knowledge of what has and has not already been done to your truck?" He said it was a good question, and as he kept his truck up (owned since 2002), he expects it to do fine... and can't guess what might go wrong next.