What's up with dirty Peterbilts ?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by bzinger, Apr 8, 2021.

  1. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Hadn’t read the responses but I’d reckon it means they’re busy. The smart guys go balls out when it’s hot and heavy and retreat into their polishing cave when things are slim.
     
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  3. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    No baffles for you..:)
     
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  4. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Laugh all you want, I like the fact that my truck has gained value since I bought it a few years ago. I like the fact that I can work on the engine, change oil and filters without standing on my head. I like my 700hp and could give a darn less about my fuel mileage, granted if I was in a different line of work my attitude on that would change SLIGHTLY. And maybe I just like feeling like a big swinging dick when I drive it.
    It's been way to long since I've washed this thing. But making money comes first and time for family. Not to mention the amount of gravel roads I drive there isn't much point this time of year
     
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  5. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    It's bad for the paint to wash a vehicle when it's below freezing ouside. It's better to leave the salt on it, as long as the salt stays dry. Now that it's no longer below freezing, I've been looking to get a wash, but the washes are always jammed with trucks these days because so many other drivers have the same idea....
     
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  6. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Your truck don't count Russ lol ...and don't forget the time that big blue reefer ran interference for that pete at a certain scale in a state that will remain unnamed ....and no I don't have secret pete envy but I may need counseling for how much a dirty truck bothers me lol.
     
  7. RocketScott

    RocketScott Medium Load Member

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    Got you all beat, mines dirty from off road job sites AND beat up from the big stick hanging over the front
     
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  8. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Yall are doing it wrong, get a paint scheme that works to hide the layer of grime :p

    Gray and some blue works well (old ad transport)
     
  9. 359 classic

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    Jealous??
     
  10. bryan21384

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    Why the focus on only peterbilts? The real question is what's going on in general with dirty trucks period......many drivers out here haven't got their truck washed since the before winter. Company drivers and owner operators alike. I can't fathom going down the road looking like hell.
     
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  11. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    @Old Man taught me to buy my polish installed.

    @wore out helped find me some good installers.

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