I appreciate you stopping by and taking a look at this very nice Sterling (2003) Acterra Rollback Wrecker. I really don"t know much about Tow Trucks but I have gotten to know what I know from the fact I to fix what I purchased for my Son.
As a Dad my son decided that he wanted to Start a Towing Service for himself after working for a Tow Service in Indianapolis, IN so Dad decided to go out with him and purchase this very nice looking 2003 Sterling Acterra 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Rollback, 26,500 Gross Weight.
Well after getting home we I noticed that the air brakes was not holding so I noticed the lights wasn"t all working, so in all my vehicles I own everything must work perfect or I don"t own it. So I didn"t know much but I told my son it is going to get looked at and fixed so I got advice to take it to Clarke Truck Power Service on Thompson Road just off of Harding in Indianapolis, IN with its Corporate office is in Cincinnati, OH if you are not familiar.
So the truck was taken too Clarke"s and after 8 weeks I had $10,700.00 worth of work done because my son really did not know what he was looking at and Frankly I did not either, so if you want proof of what was done I have the services that was performed.
New Radiator
New Wheel Hub"s on all 6 Wheels
Because I wanted - New Air Line Hoses
New Brakes
New Hydraulic Hoses, Fittings
New Steering Gear Box
New Air Compressor
Sent out to Freightliner - Brand New Wiper Assembly Module all the way to the Lever.
6 Brand New Tires as you can see in the Pictures I haven"t drove it further then from the Shop to my house stickers still on tread. - Now That was done at Goodyear.
There was other things done but that I am shooting from the hip I cannot locate the service record but I will go get it I only live 4 Miles from Clarkes.
I had all 6 Wheels Powder Coated Black
Front End and all Wheel Alignment
All Electrical wiring brought up to DOT standards and everything works in the electrical lighting, Brakes, Turns, Flashers etc...
Rollback works perfect -
Wheel Lift Works Perfect.
Back up Signal
Light Bar
The Interior Dash in places has Cracks I was going to order a $800.00 new dash but I will let the new owner do this because you can chose different colors. I guess that was a flaw in the Sterlings as the was easily cracked by the Sun.
This is a 260 Horsepower Turbo Diesel with massive power.
So the story is it is for sale because my son decided hey Dad I don"t want to have my own business I want to go chase girls etc... So guess what I live in a Subdivision and it"s parked next to my house and it is getting sold. I am not going to take a big loss but I might take a little loss if I have to I will contract it out or trade it for something else.
So with this now being a NEW truck it does have blemishes and some minor scratches, I know the front bumper has a dent. So it does have some imperfections but it"s a 2003 not a 2017. But this truck is a horse and I have over $10,700 in Mechanical work and over $2700.00 in tires and hub powder coating.
Buyer is buying this As is Where is so please bid with this understanding if you need to have someone come take a look I welcome this but if you need to call Clarke and ask them if they worked on a 2003 Sterling Acterra in the last 30 days I can promise you they will know this for a fact because I did not let them stop until everything was perfect. They Remember
Buyer is responsible for all shipping and or cost to have it shipped you will be responsible for the first $500.00 deposit immediately upon purchasing or being the winning bidder. If I did not live in a subdivision I would probably keep it just because I like the looks of it.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me and I will do my best to post everything for everyone to see, as I have did the best I can to describe the truck to you.
Good Luck to all and if you are truly a Wrecker Driver or this is your passion I can tell you not knowing much that this truck has some serious power.
I didn"t say but I had purchased this off of an elderly man in Independence, KY.
Good Luck and have a better day tomorrow then you did today.
FYI: Remember if you think you have it bad just remember you woke up today and was given another day to help someone else.
Please if you do not have your financing ready please don"t bid until you do, I have made this to sell.
I will trade this truck for a 2010 or New Turbo Diesel Truck Dually 4x4, now remember miles need to be low because this truck you can take and make money right now, the dually I cannot that will be used to pull a trailer with my antique car.
On Sep-21-17 at 15:49:31 PDT, seller added the following information:I want to add a couple of notes to this truck as researched this truck brand new it was $135,000.00 it is not a light duty Truck it is a medium duty to which can hall a dully without a problem. I also am including 2 J" Hooks 4 Chains and a snatch block and then other stuff that when I purchased came in the boxes. If you would like me to extend the roll back and take photos I can do that for you. Now one thing is you can call and ask Clarke Power Equipment about the work that was done and how much I have in this truck, the reason I say is that I am not giving this truck away. It has barely over 100k on a rebuilt out of frame engine and totally redone under the truck and this truck is a horse. I pulled a tractor up out of a ravine for my neighbor when I first got it and it did it with hesitation. So if you got any questions feel free to ask me but know I am not giving this thing away.
Have a good day.
