What is the attraction with peterbilts

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by d_man, Dec 7, 2012.

  1. lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    You mean Built like a rock, vs a Toyota with nice seats?
     
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  3. The Man said Ride

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    Getting tire fixed at truck stop. Guy asked what year my truck was. Said 96 . He said Peterbilt ? No KW. He said knew it had to be one of those two.
     
  4. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    those W900's haven't really changed at all in 25 years have they?
     
  5. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Probably just looks and styling on the outside and inside.
     
  6. jdiesel3406

    jdiesel3406 Light Load Member

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    On the outside they've remained the same besides changing to aerocab sleepers. Otherwise only difference is the dash and the rims.
     
  7. wore out

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    I have to disagree. The W900 has had lots of little changes over the years on the exterior. But I do have a greater attention to detail than most.
     
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  8. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I agree Wore Out, one thing I've noticed the most is the older ones (w900a) had a straight hood while the newer ones have a slight slope since the cab sits higher.
     
  9. jdiesel3406

    jdiesel3406 Light Load Member

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    From the A to B to L yes, but have been the same since the L was introduced in the early 90s.
     
  10. 1johnb

    1johnb Medium Load Member

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    Kw hasn't changed much as far as the cab other than cosmetics, heck all of them used the same doors including the coe's.
     
  11. wore out

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    Peterbilt has to called the bulkhead door design or something close. On the W900 I thought the B was a standard hood and L was the ext. hood didn't know it was a year model deal.
     
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