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The New Shop


vanscottbuilders

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The decision was made, and Jimmy and I are in the process of moving into our new space.

In the end we took the adjacent rental space to our current shop for a couple of reasons.

Not the least of which is that our crane will fit. And we are out of sight of anybody passing by.

And we continue to have use of the onsite sandblasting and painting facilities.

We measured the space yesterday; we have 58' x 70' x 24' high. Two overhead doors at one end.

(one each 12' high and 14' high x 12' wide). Great lights. Eight large HID units at the ceiling,

then a continuous row of flourescents about 12' up the wall all the way around the area.

Bright white walls and foil reflective ceiling panels.

It's really nice and bright. (Good for a half blind guy like me)

Lots of wall outlets, three phase power, water and good floor drains.

And we are surrounded on three sides by heated space, which should help our heat bills in the winter.

We are in the process of making deals with a couple of our truck friends to store their hobby

trucks inside to help with the rent.

So the old truck past time looks pretty good for the next few years.

If anybody is in the area - give me a call and stop by.

I'm looking forward to getting more organized and getting some benches and racking set up

to handle my parts. And I'm really excited about all three of my Macks inside next to each other.

Actually, all five of the project trucks are going to be inside for the 1st time.

Although Jimmy says he is going to finish the new radiator install in his W-900 and get the truck

sold before it moves in. (late 70's KW W-900A long hood w/ fresh Cummins KTA-525, 15 spd. OD, 36" bunk and air ride).

Nice truck, and I hate to see it go. I had hopes of acquiring it sometime. Ah well - So many toys - so little time.

I know he really wants to get moving on Morgan's old Peterbilt 351, and we can't concentrate on more than one thing

at a time. (Something about chewing gum and walking)

All things considered - a pretty good week!

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SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD NEW WORKSPACE!!! AND HOW MUCH ARE THEY ASKIN FOR THAT KENWORTH??? FOR SOME STRANGE REASON MY BOYFRIEND IS IN A TRUCK HUNT!!!

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It's a pretty low mileage, very original W-900-A with the rare big Cummins

(KTA-525). The engine has had the top end just recently done by Cummins,

and the engine has a clean bill of health. Jakes work great. No leaks or blow-by.

This was a factory installation, and we have known the truck from new.

The radiator and associated pieces will be brand new. We currently have the radiator out,

and the new one ready to go in. It's a brand new KW part. Not reconditioned.

Clutch and transmission are in good working order. (Fuller RR 15 spd. overdrive)

The power divider works as it should.

The frame is excellent. Should get the torque rod bushings replaced.

Tires are fair, front wheels are aluminum Budds, rears are steel Budds with chrome

covers. I think it's all virgin rubber.

Interior is excellent and the instrument panel is perfect. Has the upgrade gauge pack

that was common with the big engine; two axle temps, Pyrometer, transmission temp,

and a couple of others are extra over the standard package.

Body is great - no cracks, dents or other damage. This might have been the last year for

the cab mounted mirrors, which I think is a really nice feature. Could use paint, but not necessary.

The chrome on the grille is all there, but a bit rusty. The glass is all good.

The bunk is very good. It's a 36" factory sleeper. The lower bunk doors work, but one needs a latch.

The truck has a large reservoir wet line system that is perfectly functional.

It has KW's 8 bag air ride, and is working great. (We have put in a new ride height valve)

In running condition, and fob at our shop - we will ask $25,000. for the truck. Delivery is

available, but I would just come on up with a license plate and drive it home.

If we keep it - it will become our toy hauler after a complete resto. But - we have several

other projects in line in front of it.

Thanks for asking.

Paul VS

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Those w-900's are nice trucks. I bet she's a runner with that 525. I know where a '69 w-9 is needs a motor and trans. but is in very good shape. Funny thing about kenworth's is all the doors interchange. Someone put daylight doors on this truck which don't look bad at all, but they told me they got them from a '96 t-600...anyway not a bad price for her, but if I'm gonna buy a truck it'll be that R-model from you Paul. Might take me 10 years or so, but have it ready......

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I need to add - the clutch is brand new in the KW.

I didn't realize that Jimmy had done that before we

took the radiator out of the truck.

For a big guy, he's pretty fast. Or else I'm not

very obversant!

Actually, the clutch was done at the Cummins shop

when they did the engine work. And no miles since then.

Incidentally, all of the paperwork for the engine and clutch

is here and goes with the truck.

Paul VS

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Boys are doing great, they are growing too fast for my liking. That truck will be ready for work instead of showing it off!! I'm sure you'll have me a truck Paul, just be PATIENTLY waiting...lol

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