Good thing or bad thing?

[td25c]

Good God If I live another 25 years I will have to overhaul the 1979 Kenworth again for the third time . LOL !

All BS aside with technology advances over the years dealership support after the warrantee runs out don't mount up to a bowl of beans .

All the aftermarket companies with ability to" tool up " and reproduce parts amazes me .

Installed a water pump on the 1966 Chevy C-60 . Small block 350 engine , pump cost $ 18.00 .

In frame engine kit for the 290 Cummins project $ 1,200.00

Who needs a dealer at this point ?

 

[RZucker]

Good God If I live another 25 years I will have to overhaul the 1979 Kenworth again for the third time . LOL !

All BS aside with technology advances over the years dealership support after the warrantee runs out don't mount up to a bowl of beans .

All the aftermarket companies with ability to" tool up " and reproduce parts amazes me .

Installed a water pump on the 1966 Chevy C-60 . Small block 350 engine , pump cost $ 18.00 .

In frame engine kit for the 290 Cummins project $ 1,200.00

Who needs a dealer at this point ?

A lot of the trucks I work on are mid 80's to late 90's. We do our best to keep them up without costing huge money. We have been doing some extensive updates on wiring and hoses.

 

[td25c]

We live in a time where you can order any part & build a 1968 Chevelle if needed without going to a Chevrolet dealer .

Not giving RZ any ideas .

 

[farmerlund]

We just spent around $15,000 on a 99 T600 with 900k miles on it. 60 series ate a valve and broke the liner and block. repowered with a salvage yard motor $8,000. did labor our self. Had the hood fixed up and repainted . rebuilt the drivers door. Replaced bushings in suspension and some other small things. The truck drives really nice and is not all loose, so we decided to keep it.
The problem for us is if we buy a newer used truck, the emissions or the engine will cost us the same amount with in a year or two. Plus the cost of the truck $40,000?
We have some newer ones O5, 07, and a 2010. all kw and petes. They have all cost a lot to fix the emissions. They will be good to go now. If I could go back in time I would have bought 96-03 trucks.

As far as one company having all the dealers in a area. I think it suck for the customers. you have to go hundreds of miles away to get a better deal or service sometimes. I do understand why the manufacturers would rather sell to 5 big dealers in a area than 40, but it is not the best for customers sometimes.

 

[RZucker]

We live in a time where you can order any part & build a 1968 Chevelle if needed without going to a Chevrolet dealer .

Not giving RZ any ideas .

I do miss that Chevelle.

 

[DMiller]

Preferred the '66 body line.

 

[RZucker]

This is one of the older caretaking projects. New steering box, replaced all the fuel lines from the filter to the tanks. Last month it got accessory drive bushings and an updated fan hub. Oh, it's an '86. 365 Cummins Big Cam

 

[TVA]

Last time I did accessory drive bushings on N14, ended up replacing cracked cam gear and replacing cam bushings/bearings. Every time you open up these oldtimers you wonder: what awaits me and how extensive the job will be?!

 

[RZucker]

Last time I did accessory drive bushings on N14, ended up replacing cracked cam gear and replacing cam bushings/bearings. Every time you open up these oldtimers you wonder: what awaits me and how extensive the job will be?!

Yeah, these guys brought me a 3406B a year ago for an overhead and Jake adjustment. After finding coolant pooled in all the core plugs in the top of the head, it turned into a full blown inframe. And they were told it could turn into an out of frame overhaul. To them it's just part of the business.

 

[RZucker]

A pic of that Cat as I was finishing up. This one is also an '86.

 

[DMiller]

Sometimes cannot win for losing!!

 

[kshansen]

A pic of that Cat as I was finishing up. This one is also an '86.

Is it just the camera angle those stacks don't look like they will go out the overhead door behind the truck?

 

[AzIron]

In frame on a b series and your good for at least 5 to 10 years rebuild a trans and rear end and then you only need to worry about a cab that's still cheaper than a new truck or a newer truck with issues

 

[crane operator]

Is it just the camera angle those stacks don't look like they will go out the overhead door behind the truck?

You better get your eyes checked, or have you been into the antifreeze early today?

I'm betting there's at least 8" clearance.

And don't ask Dmiller- he hasn't had his eye surgery yet. How's that old saying "he's blind in one eye and can't see out the other"

 

[kshansen]

You better get your eyes checked, or have you been into the antifreeze early today?

I'm betting there's at least 8" clearance.

And don't ask Dmiller- he hasn't had his eye surgery yet. How's that old saying "he's blind in one eye and can't see out the other"

Well I had my eyes done last fall, maybe it's time to see if they need an after break-in time tune-up?

PS: Last "anti-freeze" was about 14 hours before that post!

 

[TVA]

Well I had my eyes done last fall, maybe it's time to see if they need an after break-in time tune-up?

PS: Last "anti-freeze" was about 14 hours before that post!

It might be a time to repeat! Anti-freeze I mean!

 

[RZucker]

Those are 14' high doors, plenty of clearance. Probably 8" easy.

 

[cuttin edge]

A pic of that Cat as I was finishing up. This one is also an '86.View attachment 192591

Is that a 425?

 

[funwithfuel]

That is a disturbingly clean engine bay, does the engine have any oil in it?

 

[RZucker]

Is that a 425?

Yep, plain old 7FB series with all stock timing and pump settings. The driver is more than happy with it. The other '86 with the 365 Cummins seems to run well enough for it's current driver too. They are both old school guys that realize they are responsible for keeping the engine from burning down. The newbies have to drive an electronic engine that can protect its self.