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REEVE2007
09-16-2012, 08:54 PM
My father and I gave our Western Stars up to drivers about a 1 1/2 years ago now. About 4 months ago we ordered 2 of these 388 Petes. We flipped a coin for who got the first one. I won but that didn't seem quite right so this is his and mine will be in tomorrow. Let me know what you think.
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doodlebug
09-17-2012, 09:51 PM
Nice ride's!

Cheer's, Neil.

REEVE2007
09-17-2012, 10:11 PM
Thank you...drove the first one home today. It was like driving a Cadilac:D

Nice ride's!

Cheer's, Neil.

dabears
09-17-2012, 10:49 PM
Sweet new rig! Are you going to be stretching these 2 like the others?

rockNmayhem
09-17-2012, 11:01 PM
You have some of the coolest new toys, I'm so jealous. That truck looks great as is but I'm sure we'll see a stretch for the big hauls.

Tyler

Claus
09-18-2012, 12:11 PM
Great looking Pete, we need a photo of the twins together.

REEVE2007
09-18-2012, 09:54 PM
Thanks...That'll happen for sure. Mine should be delivered tomorrow then straight to the fab shop for the lowboy ramps.

Great looking Pete, we need a photo of the twins together.

REEVE2007
09-18-2012, 09:57 PM
Thanks guys but there is no stretch in the works for these 2...got to keep them short enough to utilize that 22,000 lb. steer axle.

You have some of the coolest new toys, I'm so jealous. That truck looks great as is but I'm sure we'll see a stretch for the big hauls.

Tyler

Great looking Pete, we need a photo of the twins together.

Claus
09-19-2012, 02:54 AM
So what are the specs of the new trucks?

REEVE2007
09-19-2012, 04:13 PM
Isx 600 cummins, 18 speed tranny with a 2 speed browny reduction axilary transmission behind it, 46,000 lb rear axles with full locking units and a 22,000 lb. Steer axle. Should be a stump puller

so what are the specs of the new trucks?

Claus
09-19-2012, 05:30 PM
Wow, I remember in 1979 my Dad bought a new R Mack. It was a 300 5 speed, He always said it had more power than the 318 Detroit in the 1969 Hendrickson it replaced, your new trucks with 600 HP, my, how times have changed.

REEVE2007
09-19-2012, 10:40 PM
Yes sir...I hear al them ol stories to...just in my driving career things have come a long way and thats only about 15 years

Wow, I remember in 1979 my Dad bought a new R Mack. It was a 300 5 speed, He always said it had more power than the 318 Detroit in the 1969 Hendrickson it replaced, your new trucks with 600 HP, my, how times have changed.

REEVE2007
10-01-2012, 10:38 PM
Got Pop's lettered and dragged the pull trucks up to Red Bluff over the weekend. Still have to put all the goodies on but we couldn't wait to take her for a spin.
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Claus
10-01-2012, 10:41 PM
Beautiful toys.

aussietruckerguy
10-02-2012, 01:03 AM
There some great looking trucks!!

REEVE2007
10-02-2012, 10:27 PM
Thank you gentlemen...never had a Pete before personally. They are absolutely awesome to drive!

Claus
10-02-2012, 10:35 PM
Nice looking Blue Heeler, my Grandpa used to have them on the farm.

doodlebug
10-03-2012, 12:50 AM
Thank you gentlemen...never had a Pete before personally. They are absolutely awesome to drive!

Does the Pete clutch pedal bother you any?

Cheer's, Neil.

REEVE2007
10-03-2012, 07:09 PM
It makes noise at the top when yo ulet it out that is a little different but I notice that all of our Pete conventionals do the same thing. Takes a little getting use to. There are plenty of things that make up for it though...like that bueatiful aluminum hood instead of a futuristic looking fiber glass hood;)

Does the Pete clutch pedal bother you any?

Cheer's, Neil.

bigford
10-03-2012, 07:15 PM
keep a eye on the fuel additive tank you dont want to run that dry

sandfarmer
10-15-2012, 11:09 PM
Beautiful Pete, got both of them yet? Need pictures!