Where to find parts for 1978 Pete 352?

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    I’m getting my 1978 Peterbilt 352 cabover ready to do some local work and I’m looking for a good parts source. It was used on a farm for a while, then parked for several years, so some things need to be replaced. Im in central Kansas. Any leads- physical shops in my region or online- are appreciated! Thanks for looking.
     
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    I’d also love to find a wiring diagram, or owners manual for the truck. Anyone know of any websites where you can print off a pdf or something?
     
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    Big Truck & Trailer in Blair Nebraska he has some 352 parts trucks
    Also try plantation truck sales in Oklahoma
    Other than that you probably can find a Facebook group for 352s Your not gona find those parts for that old of a truck on every street corner which I’am sure your well aware of
     
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    On a recent search FB Marketplace had several Pete cabinovers, most in the Heartland. I think farmers are seeing the desire for older trucks, and dragging Ol' Betsy out of the sheds. I'd post a link, but you need to be a member of FB to see it. What exactly do you need that is 352 specific? I'd think any mechanical part is available
     
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    I know about a dozen 25 to 35 young guys that farm they all seem to have this burning desire to own a late 70’s to mid 80’s COE 352 and K100s are high on their wish list
     
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    Courtland Truck Works in California. If you can get them to answer the phone. Lol. They restore and have acres of Pete Parts.
     
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    We have a local parts store that has been very good so far, but I know they won’t have everything. I need a door handle like this (passenger side broke off) upload_2024-3-6_14-22-26.jpeg upload_2024-3-6_14-22-26.jpeg
     

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    Also this driver side step is worn badly, so it’ll be nice to get a new one (or salvage part) or find some other solutions since I’ll be stepping on it multiple times each day…(see pictures on next post)