Say hello to the new girl in my life....................

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Old 07-29-2008, 11:22 PM
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Default Say hello to the new girl in my life....................






She's a 2001
475 Cat
Eaton 10 speed
370 rears
260" wheelbase
Double bunk

860,000 miles with recent head work, so far no oil leaks.
Yes, I know it's just another Pete, but folks............she's MINE!!!!!!!!!! lol
Waiting for orientation to start on Monday with Mercer Transportation and will be picking up a new 08 Utility spread axle trailer on Wednesday.

Got big plans for the girl and will be updating on a regular basis.
First big job is to stretch her out to a 290" wheelbase.
 
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Old 07-29-2008, 11:25 PM
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You bought a classic with todays fuel price? You're nuts!

Good luck with the purchase.
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 12:19 AM
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She sure is pretty. What does the inside look like?
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by allan5oh
You bought a classic with todays fuel price? You're nuts!

Good luck with the purchase.
What is wrong with that? I'm sure he can get good fuel milage out of it through good driving habits. The areo trucks don't get much better fuel milage than a large car, there are just way to many variables to prove which one is more fuel efficient! I'm sure if they were spec'd the same you could tell a difference but a large car may have different specs than an areo truck. Just some food for thought!
 
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Oh yeah nice Petercar and you can't show off a truck without showing the inside. :wink: Need a set of straight pipes, some chicken lights, and some chrome then you'll be ready to roll as long as you have money in your pocket to do it of course. :wink:
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 01:13 AM
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Can I have it?
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 02:36 AM
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How do you know that it is Girl?
 
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Glad you guy's like it! The interior is ehh! Nothing really special for now. It's not the American Class with the rosewood, it's just the regular dash with the red velour interior. (I'll get some pics of it later)
Can't wait to get to get a trailer and load on it!
 
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Originally Posted by Heavy Duty
How do you know that it is Girl?
We had a long talk........ :lol:
 
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Originally Posted by Double L
What is wrong with that? I'm sure he can get good fuel milage out of it through good driving habits. The areo trucks don't get much better fuel milage than a large car, there are just way to many variables to prove which one is more fuel efficient! I'm sure if they were spec'd the same you could tell a difference but a large car may have different specs than an areo truck. Just some food for thought!
You know damn well there's a huge difference, usually about a full mpg, between an aero and a classic.

That's not to say a classic can get 6.5 maybe even 7, but put the same drivetrain in an aero, and it will always do 8 to 10 tenths better.
 



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