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Old 12.16.2007
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I recently picked up a copy of Truck Trader, you know the book that has used trucks for sale, anyway I saw a lot of ads for Pete 379`s w/Extended hoods. I`m curious.....what is the purpose of extending the hood? Isn`t the truck big enough to begin with? Are Pete`s the only trucks that extend the hoods? Thanks.
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Strictly for looks. Petes and Kenworths have always been the leaders, then years back Freightliner wanted in on the action and started making them as well.
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Star Big Engines
Hoods are stretched to accomadate a big engine.

Also this extends the steering axle. This gives a smoother ride.

You can even get an extended hood in aerodynamic trucks...
(Not exclusive to 379 Peterbilts)
And these extentions are for the same reasons--

#1 reason- To accomadate the Bigger Engines.
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No it's not to accomadate bigger engines.
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Nope, Pete and KW may have some of the most recognizable Long hoods on the road, but Western Stars, and Freightliner Classics have long/short hood trucks available. And even the Volvo 880 has a longer hood (than a 780 or 670 model); and it's mostly cosmetic, although in the Pete's case, it means the hood doesn't have a funny slope on the top (from the side view) it's just flat.
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Thanks for the info. I hope you all have a great holiday season
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379 owner, love the look
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The way i see it, if your going to drive a semi, why not drive one that looks good. (pete 379s) I havnt seen a 379 yet that i dont like
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not everyone likes the 379

but with that being said i love the 379
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In addition to the merits of owning one, it also makes for a cool internet handle.

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