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Capt._Chaos
September 18th, 2006, 22:37
I'm not a big fan of Peterbilt trucks myself, but this 379 Flat Top caught my eye today as I was going across Iowa and took a break.

A few subtle modifications, and a nice, clean look. Check out those quarter fenders!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/captchaos/BlackPeterCar001.jpg

Nice headache rack too!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/captchaos/BlackPeterCar002.jpg

This truck, in my opinion, really doesn't need any additional chrome. About the ONLY thing I would have done different is those fuel tanks POLISHED instead of painted!
hellcat_99
September 19th, 2006, 12:46
Awesome trk, but I'll always be a KW girl.

Holly
Capt._Chaos
September 19th, 2006, 20:17
Awesome trk, but I'll always be a KW girl.

Holly

My dream truck would either be an early '70s W-900A or a 1976 K-100 Aerodyne Cabover Bicentennial Edition........... and that's coming from someone who has loved his old Internationals for many years!
Rev.Vassago
September 19th, 2006, 21:17
and that's coming from someone who has loved his old Internationals for many years!

How many have you owned?
Capt._Chaos
September 20th, 2006, 00:23
and that's coming from someone who has loved his old Internationals for many years!

How many have you owned?

I've owned two, and I maintained & kept the repairs up on a fleet of '87 and '88 International cabovers when I was in the shop years ago.
hellcat_99
September 20th, 2006, 09:28
The W9 is an awesome trk. I don't like the areo dine look. I will alwys love the long nose. It makes the trk look so classy.

Holly
Rev.Vassago
September 20th, 2006, 15:24
I disagree about polishing the tanks, though. I think it would look better if the straps on the tanks were polished.
Kranky 1
September 20th, 2006, 22:37
Did you guys ever notice that polish (Shiny) & Polish (the ethnic heritage) are spelled the same?

:cheers:
Rev.Vassago
September 20th, 2006, 22:49
As are brat (a snotty person like Bonepacker) and brat (a polish sausage).

:rofl:
hellcat_99
September 21st, 2006, 11:56
That was uncalled for Rev.

Holly
Rev.Vassago
September 21st, 2006, 14:01
That was uncalled for Rev.

Holly


I agree 100%. ;) I should have never called Bonepacker a polish sausage.
hellcat_99
September 21st, 2006, 15:32
GROW UP.
We don't come here to see you starting an argument. If you feel the need to do so, DON'T. If this board isn't for you, get out.

Holly
Rev.Vassago
September 21st, 2006, 16:54
GROW UP.
We don't come here to see you starting an argument. If you feel the need to do so, DON'T. If this board isn't for you, get out.

Holly

Who is starting an argument? Sheesh - lighten up; it's only the internet. :wtf:
LSMR
October 1st, 2006, 10:39
I disagree about polishing the tanks, though. I think it would look better if the straps on the tanks were polished.

Gotta agree with you on this.I think the painted tanks with polished ends look good.If the straps were polished it would really set the tank area off.

Good looking ride. :cheers: :cheers:
Preacher
October 2nd, 2006, 22:59
Not only does the tank straps need polishin', but that there Pete needs some 8" turn-out stacks and a set of round headlights. I would also consider doing a bigger front bumper coated with black semi-gloss Rhino Lining and painting the 8" stacks with black semi-gloss heat paint to just below the 45 degree turnouts whick would be chrome. :cool:
Foxfire
October 23rd, 2006, 11:40
OMG!!!! I can't believe this is Jeff talking here!
That is a nice ride ya found there buddy. The only thing I would change is, like has been said, I would have had the tanks cut and polished. Or maybe added some chicken lights across the bottom of that bumper.
Capt._Chaos
October 23rd, 2006, 13:57
OMG!!!! I can't believe this is Jeff talking here!
That is a nice ride ya found there buddy.

Thanks! It was "different" because it wasn't tacky looking like many other decked-out trucks out there.

Or maybe added some chicken lights across the bottom of that bumper.

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Please, NO CHICKEN LIGHTS! That's part of why that truck in the photos stood out- it does NOT need no damn chicken lights! :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:
saddletramp
October 25th, 2006, 13:40
I for one like it the way it is,


probably he has it paid for and is enjoying the income off of it rather than giving it to Paccar financial!!!!! :D

sometimes less is more........................
tommy
October 26th, 2006, 13:51
I like it also, have you ever noticed when a truck has alot of lites on it and he is sitting at idle and hits the switch(s) how the motor drags down and revs up a little?? :rofl: :rofl:

fuel and alternater gets used more .. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Capt._Chaos
October 26th, 2006, 19:08
I like it also, have you ever noticed when a truck has alot of lites on it and he is sitting at idle and hits the switch(s) how the motor drags down and revs up a little?? :rofl: :rofl:

fuel and alternater gets used more .. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Not to mention another place for an electrical problem to take place. As a former truck mechanic I saw some of the crappy "do-it-yourself" wiring jobs that wreaked havoc on many truck electrical systems (and could have caused a fire- my boss had me rip all that crap off of trucks that were not properly wired, and drivers got reprimanded for it).