Mudfly Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 This semi was parked down the street. It’s attached to a moving van. nice looking truck, but not sure what it is. I’m assuming a Pete or KW, but I suspect there is a lot of custom parts. anyone know what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I would say it was a Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihrondiesel Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I’m thinking Kenworth by the slope of the hood (W900) but the hood is aftermarket. The other thing that tells me it’s a W900 Kenworth is the chrome covers on the front of the air cleaners. Peterbilts have the air pipes going straight in from the filters, while Kenworths have the pipes going forward with a short 90 on them to direct the airflow under the hood. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 12 minutes ago, ihrondiesel said: I’m thinking Kenworth by the slope of the hood (W900) but the hood is aftermarket. The other thing that tells me it’s a W900 Kenworth is the chrome covers on the front of the air cleaners. Peterbilts have the air pipes going straight in from the filters, while Kenworths have the pipes going forward with a short 90 on them to direct the airflow under the hood. I figured it was a custom hood. Not sure I would want to drive it at night. Not sure the 2 lights on here would provide much on the road. Maybe I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleman Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I sort out as a rig owned by someone who lives in it. It should be powered by a 12-71 quad turbo Jimmy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmtbob Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Definitely a w900. Those headlights are the same aftermarket 7” headlights that are put on 379’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I like the W900’s, I drive one, but not digging this one so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorejohndeere Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Too much time on my hands model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paystar5000 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Battery box under driver door is definitely Kenworth . The one piece windshield looks like Kenworth also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Is the point of the sunshade to sit as low as possible with a very tall stick? I don't quite understand. Is there some advantage to sitting like that or just a cool look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy WP Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, New Englander said: Is the point of the sunshade to sit as low as possible with a very tall stick? I don't quite understand. Is there some advantage to sitting like that or just a cool look? I sit as low as possible. Years ago, probably late 60s, I heard of a guy who lost a leg because his seat cut the blood flow in his leg. Probably a myth but it stuck in my head. Rarely do I put any air in the seat. A Freightliner Columbia doesn’t look as cool when you are sitting on the floor, but you have to go with what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1586 Jeff Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, New Englander said: Is the point of the sunshade to sit as low as possible with a very tall stick? I don't quite understand. Is there some advantage to sitting like that or just a cool look? My personal opinion is that some people think that it is cool. Myself, I find that to be quite uncomfortable to try to drive that way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Forever Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, Lazy WP said: I sit as low as possible. Years ago, probably late 60s, I heard of a guy who lost a leg because his seat cut the blood flow in his leg. Probably a myth but it stuck in my head. Rarely do I put any air in the seat. A Freightliner Columbia doesn’t look as cool when you are sitting on the floor, but you have to go with what you have I think I may have posted this before....but I think it's funny and thought of it when I read the comments about letting the air out and sitting on the floor. 😀 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy WP Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 19 minutes ago, IH Forever said: I think I may have posted this before....but I think it's funny and thought of it when I read the comments about letting the air out and sitting on the floor. 😀 Have you seen the video of that? It is hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewcrew Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Definitely a kenworth w900 as the starting point. It’s got a lot of modifications, from the hood to the toolboxes/skirts, to a custom made sleeper. To pay someone to build a new truck equivalent to that would likely cost $350k plus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Forever Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 19 minutes ago, Lazy WP said: Have you seen the video of that? It is hilarious No, I haven't seen a video. This picture was texted to me from an older guy who used to have a semi and haul hogs when my Dad was still trucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 5 hours ago, 1586 Jeff said: My personal opinion is that some people think that it is cool. Myself, I find that to be quite uncomfortable to try to drive that way. Sort of like ape-hanger handle bars then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandhiller Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 6 hours ago, Lazy WP said: Have you seen the video of that? It is hilarious I have never seen it either. And since I was just sittin here eatin dinner, thought I would look it up. Can't never do just one thing at a time anyways. Eatin fingers on one hand, typin fingers on the other. 😄 https://cdllife.com/2022/video-breaks-down-how-truckers-would-act-if-they-had-office-jobs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy WP Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 8 minutes ago, sandhiller said: I have never seen it either. And since I was just sittin here eatin dinner, thought I would look it up. Can't never do just one thing at a time anyways. Eatin fingers on one hand, typin fingers on the other. 😄 https://cdllife.com/2022/video-breaks-down-how-truckers-would-act-if-they-had-office-jobs/ Yep that one! I couldn’t find it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihfan4life Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 22 hours ago, brewcrew said: Definitely a kenworth w900 as the starting point. It’s got a lot of modifications, from the hood to the toolboxes/skirts, to a custom made sleeper. To pay someone to build a new truck equivalent to that would likely cost $350k plus! Not much more than a factory model then 🤯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihfan4life Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 23 hours ago, Lazy WP said: I sit as low as possible. Years ago, probably late 60s, I heard of a guy who lost a leg because his seat cut the blood flow in his leg. Probably a myth but it stuck in my head. Rarely do I put any air in the seat. A Freightliner Columbia doesn’t look as cool when you are sitting on the floor, but you have to go with what you have You can’t be on Vt roads then. You’d need a new butt every 100,000 miles or less😱🥸🤕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy WP Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 13 minutes ago, Ihfan4life said: You can’t be on Vt roads then. You’d need a new butt every 100,000 miles or less😱🥸🤕 I have air ride suspension front and rear. Air ride cab and bunk and I don’t like to bounce. You can have too much air stuff at times. I have never been to Vermont, but Michigan and Oklahoma have to rank up there for terrible ruff roads and I am pretty sure I have had all 20 tires off the highway at one time in South Dakota. 😡 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Sleeper must have all the comforts of home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewcrew Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 7 minutes ago, New Englander said: Sleeper must have all the comforts of home. Some of them are nicer than my house! And more expensive… lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank H Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I guess I like a Pete to look like a Pete, a Kenny to look like a Kenny. I think it's a morphodite. I always had my air ride seat in my old IH triaxle up high, where I could see. Never understood lowered trucks either, my bumper was more than 3' from the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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