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Update for any interested people. Talked to vintageiron today about the truck, will likely get his help with getting the truck road worthy if i purchase.
Talked to the scrap yard owner today, he has had an unbelievable amount of interest in the truck. Even a 4000 dollar offer, but i still have...
No i have a couple days to make a move. Guy is being friendly/ willing to help me out since a few people put in a good word for me.
My problem is, i am not ready for a truck this size. No place to store it or work on it. I really dont want to get a dead 5 ton in my driveway, i would never hear...
Checked it over today. Does have the Mack engine in it. Oil is clean and full.
Radiator is low.
Talked to owner and operator. Basically its been sitting around the yard for 2 plus years. Just being started and moved when ever needed.
There are plenty of bee's hives and little spots of rust...
A scrap yard got a hold of a 5 ton tractor today. It has the multifuel engine.
I started it(easily), let it idle and build pressure. The brakes dont work. Claimed brake line blown, also told it runs and drives, moved around yard at slow speed.
I am kicking myself for not bidding it up.:-(
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