Granted math was always my worst subject, but I thought that 2022 minus 30 would be 1992.The funny part is a 30year old truck is a 93’
No matter, since the truck in question is 25 years old.
Granted math was always my worst subject, but I thought that 2022 minus 30 would be 1992.The funny part is a 30year old truck is a 93’
But you can always buy the new model year, before the end of the actual year.Granted math was always my worst subject, but I thought that 2022 minus 30 would be 1992.
No matter, since the truck in question is 25 years old.
And I am one. Own a 1952 Mack fire truck and a 1925 Mack AB fire truck.Believe it or not, there are truck collectors.
Fuel would be the least of my worries, and in reality, that lower HP DT466 with no pollution nonsense on it will probably actually get the same or maybe even better fuel economy than the new ones, which are an over complicated, computerized mess. The older DT 466 can be worked on with basic tools and knowledge. Its a mechanical pump. The injectors are under $100 each. They are bombproof and run a long long time. The Allison MT series transmissions were simple and tough. The reman replacements are really affordable. The rest of the truck is pretty simple. The TC38 transfer cases are fairly easy to rebuild or find remanufactured.Other than the old truck being a rolling oil leak from dried up seals, lets say all the rest worked.
It will eat more fuel than two new ones. At current fuel prices the operational cost difference could be put towards a newer one. Also just like tractors the newer trucks are generally much more productive at the tasks.
If you can get it cheap enough it may make sense.
The funny part is a 30year old truck is a 93’
Granted math was always my worst subject, but I thought that 2022 minus 30 would be 1992.
No matter, since the truck in question is 25 years old.
Like some of you, I‘m always looking for farm equipment, machinery vehicles and trailers. Whether to buy or just learn or fun when its raining, etc.
I have various websites I peruse and stumbled across a very nice mid 90’s IH 4900 tandem axle truck. I couldnt believe how nice the paint was. No rust. Showroom conditions. Its going up for auction in March to the highest bidder, regardless of price.
I spoke to the auctioneer a bit. He bought it from a company In Arkansas. The surviving owner was closing the business and explained he bought the truck in the mid 90’s and parked it in a shed. The odometer reads 51 miles. Thats right 51 miles. No hour meter to at least help somewhat verify the odometer. He started the truck and ran it with me on the phone. Claims it runs perfectly. He said the owner did start & run the truck periodically to keep it lubed.
So it got me to thinking, if any truck was bought new, then sat for 20-25 years, it has to have some damage and it does.
I am making a list of what could be wrong with it, adding up the costs of said issues and contemplating a bid. Heres what I’ve come up with:
1. All tires have 100% tread, but are dry rotted and thats been verified.
2. Valve guide seals in engine probably brittle?
3. Gaskets dried (valve cover, oil pan, transmission main seal and……..)
4. All fluids
What else is probably trashed on a truck that sat 20-25 years? Would it be worth a chance if it could be had cheap enough? I would think so, but what would it cost to fix all? THAT is the question(s)…..
On edit: changed to be more precise for jstpssng
Fuel would be the least of my worries, and in reality, that lower HP DT466 with no pollution nonsense on it will probably actually get the same or maybe even better fuel economy than the new ones, which are an over complicated, computerized mess. The older DT 466 can be worked on with basic tools and knowledge. Its a mechanical pump. The injectors are under $100 each. They are bombproof and run a long long time. The Allison MT series transmissions were simple and tough. The reman replacements are really affordable. The rest of the truck is pretty simple. The TC38 transfer cases are fairly easy to rebuild or find remanufactured.
That truck new would be north of $125,000.
I know, I‘ve seen the new ones.
Granted, theyre much nicer, but thats about $100,000 I dont have and would never spend on a farm/work truck anyway.
‘93.They went to electric injection in the 94 range. What year is this truck?