Peterbilt 379 hood

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  1. nerv

    nerv Bobtail Member

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    Got a 2004 peterbilt 379 exh, the hood was replaced prior to me buying it.. was just starting to notice that it has a considerable slope compared to slopes on other 379( i know they all have a slope ). Was looking at the front 4 bolts that have washers on them and notice that the front bolts have 4 washers and rubber bushings, while the rear ones only have one.. picture is attached, let me know if this not adjusted properly, and how to make it right.
     

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  3. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    I noticed my 389 had a larger gap than usual so I started digging around for the reason. I found that the hood rest bumper on one side wasn’t fitting properly and eventually fell off. I replaced them and have had no issues since. The gap between the hood and panel over the firewall was large enough for rain to get down in the engine compartment. Now it is a normal gap. I found the parts on Amazon drastically less than at the Pete dealership for the same plastic part. IMG_2399.jpeg IMG_2398.jpeg
     
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  4. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    Before and after photos and the gap should affect your hood slope. IMG_1411.png IMG_1410.jpeg
     
  5. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    do you have extended hood on your truck ?! @Banker
    I noticed 2015 car carrier ( I believe I am right with year ) my neighbor has no slope compared to 2000 car carrier , both trucks short hoods , but I measured lengthwise and his hood probably 4 inches longer .
    I also noticed that some newer petes with extended hoods has slight slope , some not ...just like @nerv mentioned

    maybe some Pete guys can clear this
     
  6. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    Many car carriers were the 388 which had a sloped hood and was made until 2015. Mine which was also built in 2015 is the 389 with the slightly longer hood compared to the 388. The blue and white rig looks like a 388, but the hood slope is what I am referring to. IMG_9735.png IMG_2598.jpeg
     
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  7. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    Looks like you have a 379 short hood with a short hood/ long hood conversion. My uncle did that on one of his. Good looking truck!!!
     
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  8. nerv

    nerv Bobtail Member

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    Thats what I starting thinking that it was a conversion, but everything else says its a 379 exhd hood, it would have many differences other then just a slope.. im still thinking it isnt adjusted properly.. just dont want to start messing around without confirming
     
  9. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    This a factory 379 short hood that I drove a while ago. There was no gap between the fender and the cab down at the bottom KIMG0495.JPG
     
  10. Coolbreezin

    Coolbreezin Medium Load Member

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    I've seen some other Petes with the same angle. Looks good to me.
    Mine is flat. Water puddles on it.
     
  11. mile marker 27

    mile marker 27 Road Train Member

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    Something ain’t right about it having a slope if it’s truly a 379exh. Measure it and compare.
     
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