I found a 1996 1083 (A0) on Marketplace. Description from the listing as follows:
1996 Stewart & Stevenson M1083 LMTV Cargo Truck Runs & drives excellent. One of the nicest vehicles in our fleet. Low miles. Cargo Cover. Needs Batteries, as they all do. Can jump start so you can see it run, and drive. $13,500 or best offer. MILEAGE 10,656 Miles VIN BT3279BCGE 6x6, Cat 6 Cylinder 3116 Turbo Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, Central Tire Inflation System, 395/85R20 Tires, Fold-Down Bed Sides, Cargo Cover Bows, Cargo Cover, Tailgate, Hard Top, Heater, 30,896 lb. GVWR
We have chatted back and fourth and he provided the following additional information:
He purchased it 5 years ago from Gov Planet Auction in California. No recent service but recent use. Tires are a little dry rotted. Probably original tires from 1996. He did change the fuel filter recently, but it otherwise have filters and fluids from 5 years ago when he purchased it. My main concern here is the air dryer not having been serviced for 5 years.
Driveshafts are straight and u-joins in ok shape. He says its roadworthy and will make the 120 mile trek back to my place no problem.
Brakes are 100% functioning, none are caged. No air leaks, will pass inspection for leak down test.
Cab lift works.
CTIS is not currently functioning but everything is there. He says that's very common and from reading various CTIS threads here, I tend to agree.
Looks to be in good shape appearance wise both inside and out:
He will include a spare wheel/tire as I noticed it was missing from the pic above.
Some minor surface rust from what I can see in the pictures.
Above is only interior pic, but looks quite decent compared to some I have looked at.
Original style air dryer.
Before considering driving it home, should I empty the wet tank and drop the bottom cover on the air dryer to see what it looks like? I suspect it will look pretty nasty.
He listed it 8 weeks ago asking $18,500 and has now dropped it to $13,500 obo. Once I go check it out in person, I was thinking I'd offer him $9,500 and negotiate from there.
I know old tires can blow out unexpected, but I'm hoping I can limp it the 120 miles home at 45-50 mph, pretty much all Interstate, and then start doing all the neglected maintenance it needs.
I will bring a 20 ton bottle jack, various 6x6 wood blocks, 1/2" impact wrench and my 3/4" drive sockets and rachet along with an extender pipe, in case I do loose a tire on the way back. I might see if he's willing to throw in a 2nd spare, depending on what we can negotiate. I'll of course also bring a full set of regular tools, engine, transmission and cooling fluids in case I'll need those. Ah yeah, and a fresh pair of Group 24F batteries.
My buddy is giving me a ride up there and will be following me all the way back.
Anything else I should bring along for this adventure?
1996 Stewart & Stevenson M1083 LMTV Cargo Truck Runs & drives excellent. One of the nicest vehicles in our fleet. Low miles. Cargo Cover. Needs Batteries, as they all do. Can jump start so you can see it run, and drive. $13,500 or best offer. MILEAGE 10,656 Miles VIN BT3279BCGE 6x6, Cat 6 Cylinder 3116 Turbo Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, Central Tire Inflation System, 395/85R20 Tires, Fold-Down Bed Sides, Cargo Cover Bows, Cargo Cover, Tailgate, Hard Top, Heater, 30,896 lb. GVWR
We have chatted back and fourth and he provided the following additional information:
He purchased it 5 years ago from Gov Planet Auction in California. No recent service but recent use. Tires are a little dry rotted. Probably original tires from 1996. He did change the fuel filter recently, but it otherwise have filters and fluids from 5 years ago when he purchased it. My main concern here is the air dryer not having been serviced for 5 years.
Driveshafts are straight and u-joins in ok shape. He says its roadworthy and will make the 120 mile trek back to my place no problem.
Brakes are 100% functioning, none are caged. No air leaks, will pass inspection for leak down test.
Cab lift works.
CTIS is not currently functioning but everything is there. He says that's very common and from reading various CTIS threads here, I tend to agree.
Looks to be in good shape appearance wise both inside and out:
He will include a spare wheel/tire as I noticed it was missing from the pic above.
Some minor surface rust from what I can see in the pictures.
Above is only interior pic, but looks quite decent compared to some I have looked at.
Original style air dryer.
Before considering driving it home, should I empty the wet tank and drop the bottom cover on the air dryer to see what it looks like? I suspect it will look pretty nasty.
He listed it 8 weeks ago asking $18,500 and has now dropped it to $13,500 obo. Once I go check it out in person, I was thinking I'd offer him $9,500 and negotiate from there.
I know old tires can blow out unexpected, but I'm hoping I can limp it the 120 miles home at 45-50 mph, pretty much all Interstate, and then start doing all the neglected maintenance it needs.
I will bring a 20 ton bottle jack, various 6x6 wood blocks, 1/2" impact wrench and my 3/4" drive sockets and rachet along with an extender pipe, in case I do loose a tire on the way back. I might see if he's willing to throw in a 2nd spare, depending on what we can negotiate. I'll of course also bring a full set of regular tools, engine, transmission and cooling fluids in case I'll need those. Ah yeah, and a fresh pair of Group 24F batteries.
My buddy is giving me a ride up there and will be following me all the way back.
Anything else I should bring along for this adventure?
