Popular Post other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2015 I spent most of the day yesterday moving stuff out of the red truck into the other red truck. That's a job! We switched the headache rack, tool boxes, chains, binders, tarps, all the equipment in the side boxes, and most of my personal belongings. Got to go back to the shop today and finish. I got lucky just because I picked the red truck- the last time I took my truck to Truck Enterprises because the red engine light was coming on Jeff said he was going to trade it. He said there were about 6 T800's up there, and to "look at them and see which one you want." They had 2 charcoal gray ones, a lavendor one, a red one, a blue one, and a green one. I walked out there and took a quick look, not a close look at all, just to check out the colors that were available because I thought the color was the only difference in them. I called him and told him I liked the red one, so he said that was the one he was going to tell them he wanted. Come to find out that the others had 455hp. engines but the red one has a 500 with a heavier frame and driveline. He said the warranty was more because it has the 500, but "don't worry, i'll just take $100 a week out of your check to pay for the warranty." 10 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 "look at them and see which one you want."And you didn't tell him I want the one with the Bulldog?Nice truck. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Sometimes things have a way of working out, Tom. Certainly is a good looking truck, I like the looks better than the old one. Hopefully you won't make much use of that pesky warranty, either. Best of luck with this one, you have paid your dues with shop time and breakdowns.GreggSent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 $100 a week from your pay for the warranty? Seems fair. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 And you didn't tell him I want the one with the Bulldog?Nice truck.I looked for bulldogs, but I didn't see any. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Sometimes things have a way of working out, Tom. Certainly is a good looking truck, I like the looks better than the old one. Hopefully you won't make much use of that pesky warranty, either. Best of luck with this one, you have paid your dues with shop time and breakdowns.GreggSent from my XT1254 using TapatalkI'm hoping the ISX Cummins won't have the issues that the Paccar engines had, they were nothing but trouble. The red truck has 440-some thousand miles on it, and it's on it's third turbo. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 $100 a week from your pay for the warranty? Seems fair. If Jeff ever calls you axing for binness advice, just ignore him. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 If Jeff ever calls you axing for binness advice, just ignore him.Actually, he called me right after you told him about the red truck. He said "heavier truck, ISX 500, warranty is more expensive....What do you think?" I said "hey if that's the truck he wants, go for it, just get $50 a month outta his take home to make up for some of the sting of the larger payments." He seemed to think that was a fair compromise. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Truck looks good. Hope it goes better than old red.I think you need to stop by the Hellertown Truck Plaza and take a swing visit the manager. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Actually, he called me right after you told him about the red truck. He said "heavier truck, ISX 500, warranty is more expensive....What do you think?" I said "hey if that's the truck he wants, go for it, just get $50 a month outta his take home to make up for some of the sting of the larger payments." He seemed to think that was a fair compromise. Oh... you're a smart fellow, you'd be great in the personnel department, $50 a month is way better than $100 a week!Besides, I haul more heavy loads over more big hills than anybody else. It's uphill all the way from Lynchburg to anywhere in Pa, and all the way back.The W900s they've got have 550s in them. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Good Luck with the new truck!!! I know what you mean about moving S##T!! Better when you can do it rather than the shop tossing everything in a 4X4 foot cardboard tote bin!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple dog Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 A $100.00 a week for Jeff paying a $160,000.00 seems more than fair. You get more power better motor. Jeff let's you pay the warranty. You should donate 1 load a month just for riding in a new truck. Quote This is Mack country. On a quiet night you can hear a peterbilt rust away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Good Luck with the new truck!!! I know what you mean about moving S##T!! Better when you can do it rather than the shop tossing everything in a 4X4 foot cardboard tote bin!!Thanks Brocky, you're right about that!I came in Wednesday and fueled up, when they had that load of pipes going to Monongahela, Pa. Jeff came down from the office and said "you didn't put any fuel in that truck did you? I'll get Jimmy and them to start putting the boxes on it."I said "about $400 worth- i've got to go up the road with a load of pipes."So he said "OK, we'll do it Friday then."And I got to the shop yesterday morning around 9 or 9:30 and I left at 3:30. They had to take the headache rack off, 2 tool boxes, secret spy cameras, pre-pass, ez pass, etc. then put it all on the new truck. I had to clean out the side boxes, transfer all the chains, binders, tarps,etc, then all my stuff on the inside- all that takes a long time!The pickup is still loaded with crap now that i'm going up there tomorrow and put in it. I was going to do it today, but I had to go to Wal Mart and get some items for it, and it got kind of late, and I got distracted on the computer... I'm gonna go blow some leaves around now. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 A $100.00 a week for Jeff paying a $160,000.00 seems more than fair. You get more power better motor. Jeff let's you pay the warranty. You should donate 1 load a month just for riding in a new truck.Hmmmm...are you in cahoots with 1958 F.W.D? 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Tom,Nice looking KW. I see it has a DEF tank on the side. Knowing that, you don't have to stop at rest areas. Just topoff the tank when the urge strikes. And in cold temperatures you can use a funnel and tube connected to the tank thru the floor in the sleeper. Good luck with your new "toy"!BTW, the sleeper looks big enough to hold a couple Winfall wimmin! Just sayin' 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Congrats on the new ride. How about some more photos? Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Tom,Nice looking KW. I see it has a DEF tank on the side. Knowing that, you don't have to stop at rest areas. Just topoff the tank when the urge strikes. And in cold temperatures you can use a funnel and tube connected to the tank thru the floor in the sleeper. Good luck with your new "toy"!That DEF tank is only about half the size of the old one. I only had to fill it about every two to three weeks, I guess it'll be every week now. Not a big deal, but still.. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2015 On 11/21/2015 at 3:54 PM, kmeitz said: Congrats on the new ride. How about some more photos? Here you go- I might get some more tomorrow with the headache rack and tool boxes on it. 11 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 wheres all the lites. need about 100 or so. ha ha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Is the wheelbase of the new one longer? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Any chance you could post a couple shots of the interior of the sleeper? Thats a sharp looking ride, good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 That DEF tank is only about half the size of the old one. I only had to fill it about every two to three weeks, I guess it'll be every week now. Not a big deal, but still..At least your def tank is on that side. The Pete I'm running now its on the other side and nobodys pumps are on that side so you have to get the jugs and dump in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Is the wheelbase of the new one longer?I'm not sure Ken, I think it's about the same. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Any chance you could post a couple shots of the interior of the sleeper? Thats a sharp looking ride, good luck with it!I can take some tomorrow. The interior on the T660 is actually a lot nicer. Lot more storage space, and cabinets with doors- The bunk had 2 drawers on the driver's side, with a closet above them. On the passenger side the refrigerator is on the bottom, with a cabinet with 2 shelves above it, plus storage spaces up top at each end of the bunk. All the new truck has is a big open space for a closet, no doors on it, no drawers, and 2 shelves on the passenger side, no doors, and no top storage spaces at the ends. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple dog Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 wheres all the lites. need about 100 or so. ha haIt's a proven fact that the more lights you have the better a truck runs. 1 Quote This is Mack country. On a quiet night you can hear a peterbilt rust away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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