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389 pete or KW W900l. Glider

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by swfla, Apr 9, 2014.

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  1. Apr 9, 2014 #1
    swfla

    swfla Light Load Member

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    Getting ready for two gliders trying to decide which way to go 389 Pete or go with the W900. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks.
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2014 #2
    Edgar2191

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    What ever you decide your riding in style
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2014 #3
    swfla

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    It's not so much style it's the only trks I like sorry to say. The only other trk that is in the back of my mind is the Mack CHU Rawhide edition and sometimes that thought even scares me. Lol.
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2014 #4
    eeb

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    How about you start by listing the differences.
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2014 #5
    lovesthedrive

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    A Pete is supposedly the best ride you can get. I have heard from all drivers from Kenworths, Freightliners, to Western Star. Hands down they claim the Peterbilt exceeds their old ride. I suggest you take a ride in them, drive a good 100 miles or so. Then decide.
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2014 #6
    swfla

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    That's what I'm hearing also about the Petes.
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2014 #7
    BeenJammin

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    What version of a glider kit are you getting, basic, rolling kit, powered kit etc.? If you are getting a non powered kit, what kind of power and what year model?
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2014 #8
    swfla

    swfla Light Load Member

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    I decided to go with a 60 Series Detroit 12.7 13sp for both trucks. Year New.
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2014 #9
    russtrucker

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    I take kw because I have kw, rode on them the whole childhood bought this rare baby.
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2014 #10
    BeenJammin

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    Reason I was asking for year of power was for pricing on parts for updated dash compatibility. I didn't know if you were going to get a basic or rolling kit and add your existing parts. Sorry for the confusion.
     
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