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Old 06-13-2009, 10:07 AM
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Thumbs up New truck

So I finally bought myself a truck. I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Peterbilt 379-127.

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  • Engine: Caterpillar 3406E
  • Transmission: 13-speed Eaton-Fuller Roadranger
  • Wheelbase: 260"
  • Wheels: 24.5"
  • Interior: American Class
  • Sleeper: Unibilt midroof
  • Hood: 127" (longnose bay-bee)

Whoever said money can't buy happiness obviously never tried buying a Pete!
 
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Old 06-13-2009, 10:55 AM
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Sounds like ya got a nice nice truck. What do ya do with it? Independant, leased, what kinda wagon do ya pull?
 
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Old 06-13-2009, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy_Customs



Sounds like ya got a nice nice truck. What do ya do with it? Independant, leased, what kinda wagon do ya pull?
I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow. I'm turning it into a show truck; I have non-commercial registration/insurance on it, so I can't really pull anything.
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 07:43 PM
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It took me longer than planned, but here are the pics of my new toy



 
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Old 06-20-2009, 09:25 AM
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SLick looking truck. it needs a flatop sleeper and a set of 8inch bulhaulers with no muffs
 
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Old 06-20-2009, 09:39 AM
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nice lookin truck lil elbo grease and cleaner to get that crome jumpin and clean what do you haul
 
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Old 06-20-2009, 10:42 AM
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bigger stacks, smaller sleeper, and extend the frame and you'll be in there
 
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Old 06-20-2009, 11:02 AM
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Nice truck
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 11:38 AM
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I won't be hauling anything with it; I bought it as a show truck. Straight pipes definitely need to happen, I'm trying to figure out if I can get a side pipe setup to look good. That may prove difficult, though, so I may stick to stacks.

Sleeper stays. Flattops look good, but I like having some room in my sleeper.
 


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