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Paccar against Paccar - T200 vs 387

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Magnum1, Jan 7, 2011.

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  1. Jan 9, 2011 #41
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    what's the deal with t2000 or its pete brother being plastic or is that just a rumor?
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2011 #42
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    fiberglass.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2011 #43
    Magnum1

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    fiberglass is good, lightweight. correct?
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2011 #44
    mitchtazz

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    not sure of that.. i know it's layered pretty thick, so i doubt it's lighter then a thin sheet of metal. they probably make them out of fiberglass because it's cheaper, and easier to mold a fiberglass hood, then bend a sheet of metal into the form of a hood.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2011 #45
    Krooser

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    Installing REAL HID headlights is quite a project... takes a whole lot of wiring changes. Now those 'fake' HID would be easier... I hate 'em both to be honest.

    That red T2 looks like an ex-CFI truck. When dealing with Arrow be aware that you can negotiate about $10G's off their asking price... if they won't budge go elsewhere as they are always overpriced.
     
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    Magnum1 Thanks this.
  8. Jan 9, 2011 #46
    Magnum1

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    Thanks for info. They have a blue t2k with little less miles with yellow metal and 13spd and $8.5K higher in price. I figure the 500 hp cummins isx should do plenty for me. plus tune the egr out of it and add a little hp and there should not be that big of a diff between torque and better yet mpg. I came from the automobile industry and honda/acura concept seems to work here just fine with t2k /387
     
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  9. Jan 12, 2011 #47
    Dryver

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    Most of the dark blue T2000s are ex Stevens fleet. Training trucks, so check the trans and clutch closely.
     
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  10. Jan 12, 2011 #48
    Magnum1

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    I hate being a neewbie - lol. Every where I look, I'm told that t2k and 387 SUCK.

    How's the trucking industry so far?
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2011 #49
    Dryver

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    Neither one sucks or major fleets wouldn't be using them. It is all driver preference, you are asking truckers an open question so expect 1000 different answers. If you like the trucks, they have service history, a warranty, decent miles, have an independant mechanic check them out and if you like how they drive then pick what you want.
    You could buy a used KW900, Pete 379, etc, and they could be crap also, depends on miles and history.
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2011 #50
    Magnum1

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    I've called The kw dealer and asked a mechanic streight up - which trucks you guys see more often in the shop? his responce - t2k.
     
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