The day cab Superliner being prepared by Truckstops Wiri for its journey back to certification and back onto the road. Note the turntable and subframe has been lifted off from the container locks that hold it into place. The truck is set up to run either as a tractor unit or as a tipper, having the turntable lifted off and a tipper body attached. Unfortunately the tipper body and locks didn't come as part of the auction however the intention is to use it as a tractor unit anyway. Note the massive diesel tanks and the two heads visible of the massive V8. Apparently she started easily after the mechanics wound it over on the starter to make sure it had oil pressure, pushed the engine stop cable back to the dash and fired up. The prognosis at this point is a chassis sandblast and paint, and a good run to see how sound the motor is. The branch Manager Nigel believes this truck had recent motor work which is good news if correct.
The doors on this truck are remarkably rust free, and open and shut easily. The top grill piece is new looking and in good condition, certainly doesn't look 25 years old - a bit like me.
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