Glider ideas

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  1. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    I am thinking about having a 388 Pete glider built. I am looking for thoughts and suggestions as to where is a great place to have it put together. Any ideas? Suggestions? Things not to do?
    I was told it will be September before I could get Peterbilt to build it so I have some time to figure all this out.
    Anyone have a 6NZ they want to sell?
    Mr. Haney I would love to get your thoughts on the matter.
    I will also be in need of your expertise and services when the time comes.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    Fitzgerald's has a good reputation
     
  4. orphan andy

    orphan andy Light Load Member

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    i still don't understand how you can get away with installing a pre-emmissions engine into a 2012 truck?
     
  5. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    Beats me but thats the only way I'll buy a new truck that I'm going to drive.
    Actually I do understand the emission regs go with the year of the engine not the year of the truck. I am still surprised they have not closed that loophole. I am sure they will soon enough.
     
  6. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    I know a guy that has 30+ trucks all shaker flat tops pulling buckets and most of them are gliders saves at least 30,000 per unit
     
  7. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    Shhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Don't give the EPA windowlickers any ideas.

    Better get your order in for a glider, last I heard was over a year waiting list.
     
  8. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    I talked to Hunters the other day they said september. He also said Peterbilt recently upped production on gliders.
    I wish I could make up my mind. My truck will be paid off in a year. I like the idea of not making payments every month. I can buy alot of hotel rooms for the amount of a truck payment. I am still rideing the fence as to buying a new truck. A sleeper sure would be nice at times. I dont know.... I plan on going to visit Hunters tomorrow I may put money down to get in line. A new truck with 8-900 hp sounds like fun to me. Its only money!!
     
  9. dave26027

    dave26027 Road Train Member

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    Don't forget to order the Gold Plated Fifth Wheel option- you've GOT to get one !
     
  10. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Right!! That's what we like to hear. The rest of us can live it through your posts. Go with one of those twin turbo setups on a 6NZ better yet hang 3 turbos on it!! haha, wish I could do something like this, except for the 2 or 3 turbo extreme, but it won't ever be practical for me. I always figured a "streetable" 750/800 hp would be more than enough if I ever do.
     
  11. fireba11

    fireba11 Heavy Load Member

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    Fitzgeralds only advertises Freightliner trucks though. They used to advertise Pete's but they don't anymore.

    Does Kenworth offer gliders?
     
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