To Pete or not to Pete,,that is the question.

I guess I screwed up getting this ole cabover... I love these ugly ole things though. I wanted to get a pete or a K100 but all the ones I looked at were all ragged out.. This one was in great shape with a top end done 200,000 ago.

 

You didn't screw up in my opinion. Personally I like to old cabovers with big bunks on them. If I remember correctly you stated you Paid $4500.00 for it. You didn't screw up! Keep the truck up and well maintained and you will get you $ back in trade or selling outright if you decide to. That truck will make you $ when everyone else will be crying in their beer. Been there-done that. Don't doubt your decision, just keep trying. Best Wishes.

 

If she runs well, makes you money, and YOU like it, you made a great decision.

I've never bought a truck just because somebody told me it was the truck to have. I could care less what anyone else thinks about the truck I drive. It's what I like, and that's what matters to me.

 

Having spent a gloriously unfortunate number of years running the East Coast, there were many times I'dve given various parts of m personal anatomy for a good cabover. Best kind of truck to run, especially in the NorthEast.

 

I thought you were afraid of heights!!

 

I am. That's why I would only cross the Delaware-Maryland Memorial bridge after dark. Then I couldn't see how high I was. (Seriously).

 

LOL thanks folks I am very proud of my ride, and looked for months just to find one that was in as good a shape this one is in. And your memory was correct she was only $4500. It was well worth the money the only thing I had to do to it was and alternator, new muffler, and air dryer. Other than those things she was easily DOT certifiable...

 

My exhd Pete gets between 5.5 to 6.3 mpg running the northeast pulling a flat and rgn at gross 80% of the time, flat top with a 280wb and 550 Cat, i will not comprimise comfort and ride for a little better fuel mileage. A friend of mine runs for a company with columbias and 9400's running the north east and there only getting 4.8 to 5.5 mpg and there all flleet speced trucks and nutered. Its not the truck its the guy behinded the wheel, plus i'am a true believer of outside air cleaners and unrestricted exhuast plus big hp will give best mpg if drived right and sometime no matter how its driven they do better.

 

Couldn't agree with you more