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Anyone convert a Pete 388 to a long hood

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Hype6477, Jun 9, 2016.

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  1. Jun 9, 2016 #1
    Hype6477

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    Hello,

    Has anyone converted their 388 short hood to a 389 long hood ? If so how much did it cost what was involved ?
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2016 #2
    Bean Jr.

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    Why not get a 389 in the first place? Just thinking of what's involved, it sounds cost prohibitive.
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2016 #3
    Ruthless

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    You convert it by trading it in to a dealer for the right 389. Gonna be cheaper and easier that way by a lot.
     
    Ruthless, Jun 10, 2016
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  5. Jun 10, 2016 #4
    Gunner75

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    Maybe he wants to be different
     
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    Blackshack46

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    download.jpg

    Sometimes different catches the eye.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2016 #6
    Gunner75

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    Lmfao, that's surely different
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2016 #7
    ROBSREDFORD

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    I've done some need hood , Ac lines, steering shaft , cab mounts depending on your 388 spec, air cleaner piping, clutch rod, a few minor hoses to lengthen and a TON OF TIME AND LABOR AND A GOOD MAG DRILL
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2016 #8
    Hype6477

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    besides the hood I don't see a reason to pay 20k more for a 389.
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2016 #9
    Hype6477

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    not really but thanks
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2016 #10
    Hype6477

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    just trying to save a few dollar and buy me truck and a trailer is the plan.

    agreed also funny

    that's a way to word it
     
    Hype6477, Jun 10, 2016
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