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My Other Truck

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by 503TRD, Sep 16, 2012.

  1. Sep 16, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    Well I decided I might as well have a thread for my semi truck as I like to work on it probably even more than I do my Taco!

    I'm only 18 so I can only drive locally (intrastate) so it's just a day cab, anyways it's a 1997 Freightliner FLD with a Turbocharged 12.7L S60 Detroit Diesel that puts out 550HP and 1550 FT-LB of torque. Its got a 10 Speed transmission and about 800,000 miles on it! Which isn't a lot for a 15 year old truck!

    Here are both my trucks!
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    Detroit Diesel
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    And here are some pictures of my rig and some from working!
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    Loading/Unloading
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    6am heading out!
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    I changed the water pump last weekend, took me about 13 hours of labor but had to run to several auto parts stores, so I easily had 15 hours into it..but it was worth it considering it saved me about $900!
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    (You can see the new water pump sitting on the ground in the bottom right)

    Here is just SOME of the coolant out of the 14 gallon coolant capacity!
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    Replaced the side turn signals with LED
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    Video of my truck's Jake Brake


    More to come..
     
  2. Sep 16, 2012 at 3:18 PM
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    staymates788

    staymates788 Well-Known Member

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    Nice! I love semi's! Especially the ones that people take care of.
    Don't hate me for being the bad guy who enforces the DOT rules :D
     
  3. Sep 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    Yeah me too, workin to get a Peterbilt!! haha and no problem man, respect what you do!
     
  4. Sep 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    farmerjon

    farmerjon Hailing from the land of bucking broncos...

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    ARB, sleeping platform, Husky liners.
    Nice rigs, both of them! I like semi's myself...

    What's the story on the semi? How is it that you do the work yourself and you can do all this at 18?
     
  5. Sep 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM
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    90YotaPU

    90YotaPU The Messiah

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    Nice! I started driving at 18 myself. Got out of it at 23 because I found what I thought was a better deal. Now I'm in the corporate world. Not a day goes by that I don't miss it and think about going back.
     
  6. Sep 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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    TnRedNeck721

    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

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    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    nice man! and respect to you for doing the work your self.
     
  7. Sep 18, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    Thanks guys!

    Nice! It's never too late to go back! I could never work a normal 8-5 job..it's just not for me...I love trucking! And idc what anyone says or thinks, it does take a certain level of skill to drive a truck..Think you'll ever go back to it?

    For sure man, my dad drove and now owns a small trucking company so I've been around trucks my whole life...definitely can't get it out of your blood. I love it though. Chose to do this and start working hard and making a living for myself rather than go to college. School isn't for me. All my friends have left for school today, so I have nobody around..I work all week then work on my truck or trailers all weekend...Definitely not the life of an average 18 year old..or career path. but I'm happy
     
  8. Sep 18, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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    snookman

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    HID Headlights/fog lights, 33" M/t's, painted stock sport wheels black, K&N CAI, new LED tails, 5100's with 1.25" spidertrax wheel spacers, Kenwood audio head unit.
    Cheerths Mr. Chad i dig the thread
     
  9. Sep 18, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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    buzzard1992

    buzzard1992 Yep

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    5100's with eibachs. And 255/85/16 km2s
    That's awesome man. How many miles do you normally drive a week? And both are great lookin trucks!
     
  10. Sep 18, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    Thanks brah

    Well I'm only local, but usually around 500...But I never where I might get another load to, so it always changes! Like Today I drove 250 miles and I'm gonna have atleast a 300 mile day tomorrow. So I'll be around 1,000 miles this week
     
  11. Sep 19, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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    buzzard1992

    buzzard1992 Yep

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    5100's with eibachs. And 255/85/16 km2s
    Oh I gotcha. Do you get paid by the mile or by the load?
     
  12. Sep 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    By the mile or by the hour. Depends on the load!
     
  13. Sep 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    staymates788

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    How did you get your Class A? Did you go to a trucking school? Or did your dad help you out?
    I've always been interested in getting mine.
     
  14. Sep 19, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    90YotaPU

    90YotaPU The Messiah

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    Well, every other day I threaten to my wife that I'll go back. I also keep renewing my CDL, physical and TWIK card.lol I've been talking to a company about working weekends hauling recyclables for them. That'll at least give me that feeling back part time. Hopefully that quenches the thirst but somehow I don't think it will.

    The biggest problem is the company I work for now pays well, has good benefits and I have a company car so it's not like they're giving me a reason to leave, but I think deep-down I want to go back.
     
  15. Sep 19, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    Trucking school!


    Sounds like a good gig on the weekends for you to start getting back in to it!

    I hit the road at 6am this morning and watched the sunrise going down the highway! Bet your other job doesn't offer you that! Haha I drove 8 hours today/356 miles
     
  16. Dec 4, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    CanisLupus

    CanisLupus Member since 2011

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    Sweet rig!

    Can't beat the sound of a jake brake...I get to hear it a lot riding around in fire trucks... :cookiemonster:

    Matt
     
  17. Dec 8, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill

    Lol I've heard some fire trucks use em before! You should hear it when I'm fully loaded and comin down a hill...soo much louder! Quite a feeling driving on hills @ 80,000lbs!
     

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