Questions on registration

I have found a 1981 Kenworth 100 A with a sleeper and wet line that works two day’s a week now. The man has sold his business and property and is retiring and every thing must go. It started right up the other day and did not smoke. I did not drive it yet as he had to be at church by 9. It has 8 rear caps and both fronts are Goodyear’s all tires are less then one year old . The truck needs a good cleaning but in general it appears to be all their. He did say the factory A/C does not work It has a 400 Cummings with Jake break. The trans is a deep reduction 15 speed with 433 Rock well rears and a 12k front axial on aluminum buds up front’s. I have a friend who is a 40 year veteran truck driver who will take this for a ride to make sure it is reasonably sound. For the restoration or paint I am no stranger to that stuff and can get it up in shape. He is asking $5000.00 for it. Is this something I should consider pending registration and insurance cost? Or should I start looking for a new pick up.
Thanks for any input.
North East puller

He was going to try doing the same thing with "Classic" tags on the truck, but he passed away before he got it done, so I don't know if it would have been allowed by the state.

I'm not sure who to tell you to ask about it. Calling PennDot for information may get you an answer, but I have never had much luck getting intelligent, reliable answers from state employees. Maybe somebody with an antique or classic car club could give you a reliable answer.

Really works slick because with the tandem drive, he can stop any load on a dime and he can still back under his belly dumps if he has to.

Allan

Lots of guys now are registering and insuring their semis as RV's. You would have to have a sleeper (at least) to do that though, again that depends on your state, and your insurance man.

I think you would be very happy with the old Kenworth for what you are wanting it for, and you are right on the money about the price of trucks today.