Something I've been kicking around for a winter project when things slow down is building a truck. Basically start off with new frame rails, grab a W900A hood and cab out of a salvage yard, I'm thinkin a 3406 A or B for a motor backed by a 13 or 18 speed Roadranger. Anyone have any round price guestamates for such a project and also any words of wisdom or advice? Thanks
truck I think with the price of trucks, you can find a cheap truck a bunch cheaper than you can build one KW hood $1500 KW cab $2500+ engine $4000+ rears $3500 Misc $4000 tranny $3000+ Thats over $15,000 and your labor, tires, tanks, etc A good road tractor can be bought around $10,000 The salvage companies really have high prices on their stuff Good Luck, but dont waste your time, unless you just want to work for nothing
Truckpaper.com has some real good deals on old K-Whoppers. There was one in wisconsin with a 3406 and an 8ll with 40 rears for 8K. Some good deals to be had.
Check craigslist, my buddy got a good deal on a 66 925A model...$1000 bux out the door, in running and driving condition...
I'm curious how you would register/license the truck. Where would the VIN come from?
It would have to be licensed with a salvage title. I belive but don't quote me that you use the VIN from the largest or oldest component with a number on it. As far as building it would have a project to do during th winter when work is slow, I know that there are good clean trucks to be had for cheap for around 10K, but how many of their frames look like swiss cheese?
If I were to take on a project like that I would try to get a couple of parts trucks for donors because the little parts will kill you. :drinkup