looking to buy roll back any advice
11-19-2006, 08:42 PM
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Re: looking to buy roll back any advice
The Pete has a Cat 350? HP with a 13 speed. Its geared a bit low for the highway but still run 65.
Joker what kind of equipment do you haul?
For a car hauler, a local guy just bought a 2002 maybe 03 F550 diesel 4wd single cab. With a alum bed, two winches and full remote control. It was a one owner driver truck. He paid $35, I think he did very well.
Jerr-Dan seems decent to work with on parts and questions. There bodyies are well made, tough. The steel bodies do rust.
Joker what kind of equipment do you haul?
For a car hauler, a local guy just bought a 2002 maybe 03 F550 diesel 4wd single cab. With a alum bed, two winches and full remote control. It was a one owner driver truck. He paid $35, I think he did very well.
Jerr-Dan seems decent to work with on parts and questions. There bodyies are well made, tough. The steel bodies do rust.
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11-19-2006, 09:40 PM
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Re: looking to buy roll back any advice
Originally Posted by SLINGSHOT
well i opened a body shop and got a dealers license so its more for customers cars and what i get at auctions.....
Most rollbacks are operated by towing services. They get beat to $hit by people who don't give a fuc&. Plus they idle for thousands of hours. Figure 1.5X what the odo shows.
Second, it's tough to get 2 cars on a 21. Look for something a little longer.
Obviously you want something under-CDL.
11-19-2006, 09:52 PM
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Re: looking to buy roll back any advice
Chris:
I would search everywhere , lot's of deals out there.
Super Boat Guy:
We own a New Holland Equipment dealership. We've got drop decks w/ dove tails too. Have you ever heard of flipping the gears in the transmission? Our Pete roll back is done this way , dang thing runs 100 mph. You have to shift backwards too. Crazy but we bought it this way.
I would search everywhere , lot's of deals out there.
Super Boat Guy:
We own a New Holland Equipment dealership. We've got drop decks w/ dove tails too. Have you ever heard of flipping the gears in the transmission? Our Pete roll back is done this way , dang thing runs 100 mph. You have to shift backwards too. Crazy but we bought it this way.
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11-20-2006, 10:19 AM
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Re: looking to buy roll back any advice
The Pete roll back and my dad's 12,000 mile 1970 International , 300 Cummings , 13 speed. Shows as new. Love trucks man!
11-20-2006, 11:09 AM
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Re: looking to buy roll back any advice
Originally Posted by SLINGSHOT
well i opened a body shop and got a dealers license so its more for customers cars and what i get at auctions.....
11-20-2006, 05:55 PM
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Re: looking to buy roll back any advice
Originally Posted by SLINGSHOT
looking for crew cab with 21 bed whats the best i like intl
for occasional use it might be better to get a 24' tag or GN trailer with tilt and winch- haul it with anything from a Big block beater shop truck to a nice dually of choice. cheap to insure a utility trailer and not that hard to get around in. could even use an enclosed trailer with a winch, ramp door makes it easy
