[pbuydens]

Hey guys, I am new to the forum, and hoping that I have come to the right place to help me out. I have inherited the truck in the picture attached. It is an early 60's B7000 series with the V12 twin six motor, other than that I have very little information. I am in the process of trying to get it home, likely on a trailer at this point. I do know that the motor turns over with use of the starter, so that is a good sign.

Here is what I am having trouble with:

1. What year is this truck and what does it weigh? I have the VIN, but nothing that I have found online will decode it. Does anyone have a guide to help me figure out exact what it is that I have? And for the weight, everything that I can find is GVW of 31,000lbs. I would like to know what the actual vehicle weighs so that I know if my car hauler will handle it or I need to call in the heavies.

2. Service information. I have searched online for service manuals, and have come up empty handed. I am specifically interested in the brake system at this point, as I need to get the truck rolling to load and unload it. The air brake system seems to work a little differently than any modern system that I can find youtube videos on. I also would like to know specs on the brake components if I need to replace. Where does one find parts for these trucks? Again, searching online comes up empty handed. My local autoparts stores have no idea what I am talking about.

Any help/resources would be greatly appreciated.