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what model is that truck?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Snow Doctor, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. Jun 6, 2011 #1
    Snow Doctor

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    As I walk around a truckstop, I see many models of the same truck. I talk to other drivers about their trucks and they mention " I have the pete 387 out there". Is there a way to tell what model a truck is from the outside? Also what would a 4 1/2 be about. Some guy was saying his truck has this and that and a 4 1/2 as if I knew what he was talking about.
    Thanks!:biggrin_2556:
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2011 #2
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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  4. Jun 6, 2011 #3
    Dna Mach

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    You just kind of learn them after awhile. I remember in October of 1996 seeing my first Kenworth T2000 riding along I-44 in Tulsa. Man that was a good looking truck, the first of the aerodynamic era. I sure was fascinated with trucks back then. Then I started driving one and man what was I thinking? Oh I love trucking but I hate trucking. You'll understand someday.

    Here's a good place to start, if you like looking at trucks.

    http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/trucks.htm
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2011 #4
    thedrifter

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    the driver that said his rig had a 4 1/2 was probly talking about the horse power of the engine. I.E. 450 horse power most of the time they will say the type of engine. cat,cummins. ect......
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2011 #5
    Snow Doctor

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    thanks all
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2011 #6
    SHO-TYME

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    Did he say 4 1/2 or 4 1/4, Referring to a CAT 425.
     
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  9. Jun 7, 2011 #7
    harleymanjax

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    Did he say he had a 4 and a half in his pants?

    Maybe he was sweet on ya?............................
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2011 #8
    okiedokie

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    Hammer down I'm open for the split.:biggrin_25513:
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2011 #9
    libertasvelnex

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    Poke around the sales sites, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, Mack, Volvo, and you can check out hanks truck pictures dot com
     
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