Vegas Teacher Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I was off from school for Nevada day weekend today. I called up my mechanic, Steve, at True Blue here in Vegas and took him and the guys in his shop and the shops that border his lunch. The only thing I have left to get done on my truck, before tires, is brakes and shocks on the front. I am only about 700.00 in parts and labor from a fully functional truck. Then 3000.00 for tires but I am excited to get to move on to cosmetic stuff, the fun stuff. Steve is going to help me find replacement interior parts, and will put them in for me, but now I am going to look for a train horn, chrome wheel covers and het my CDL. Then I will be taking my truck back to Kansas and I will drive it over to Dennis Kansas to let the guys over there have it for a while to work their magic on it. It has been a long 3 years of one project at a time then wait a couple of months save a few more do something small but I am getting there finally. Later Cory Ossana Vegas Teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Excellent news Cory!! Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Congratulations on the progress! When I looked, train horns were crazy expensive (IMHO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 7 hours ago, jkoenig24 said: Congratulations on the progress! When I looked, train horns were crazy expensive (IMHO). How much are train horns? I have not looked them up yet. Did you like them once they were hooked up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 10 hours ago, Parrformance said: Excellent news Cory!! Thanks, I can almost take it out and feel safe driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 https://www.raneystruckparts.com/six-trumpet-cast-aluminum-authentic-train-horn-by-usa-train-horns/ Okay, that's the most expensive. There are less expensive ones. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlewood57 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Congratulations! It takes time, but that part of the fun is actually planning and making the plan happen. I have about 6,000 in repairs and tires on my project. I did use it for hauling corn at harvest this year, so it's at least helping cover it own repairs. Discovered a few more things to be fixed, so another $900 this fall. Lights and front cab bushings next year, and then can start on the extras. Good luck on your proeject! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Congratulations Cory. Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted November 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 hours ago, castlewood57 said: Congratulations! It takes time, but that part of the fun is actually planning and making the plan happen. I have about 6,000 in repairs and tires on my project. I did use it for hauling corn at harvest this year, so it's at least helping cover it own repairs. Discovered a few more things to be fixed, so another $900 this fall. Lights and front cab bushings next year, and then can start on the extras. Good luck on your proeject! Chuck I did cab bushings this summer, well my mechanic did cab bushings this summer I should have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I know I have talked about how great Steve is over at True Blue Diesel Mechanics is, but he impresses me a lot. He found me the top of the line shocks for the best price. While diong the bad tie rods. He stopped what he was doing and called me, then sent me pictures of my truck. I know this guy is looking out for me, my safety and my truck. Once again if anybody is on their way toward Vegas and notices any little thing wrong with their truck HDT or MDT Steve is worth calling and setting up an appointment with. Tell him you heard about him from me and he will treat you right. Later, Cory Ossana - Vegas Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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