Peterbilt or Kenworth Class 7 tractor
 

We are shopping for a 4 Door conversion with 150 to 200,000 miles or less. The minimum horse power is 435.

The other option is to buy a class 8 highway tractor and make the conversion.

Ideas ????

whats you price range, i sell peterbilts and can probly find exactly what your lookin for

check here. www.horsetrailerworld.com look under trucks they are listed like crazy, most will only have the 330hp, some are bigger but the price diference is crazy. if you go the class 8 deal, i have a 2001 pete 379exhd 70" sleeper 475 cummins 13 spd. soon to be a fresh inframe with 700000 on total rig that I will sell.

Ive got 3 Petes and I think there the way to go

The $135-150,000 for a C13, Ultra Shift or Freedom conversion doesn't feel good. Were the specs. to include a C15 @500 HP or more, Allison 4,000 series w/150 - 200,000 miles, conversion, then $100,000 would probably work.

Otherwise, it may be more prudent to use a $35 - 50,000 highway tractor and convert it.

The 359 is a very nice truck. However, for this application, not a 357, but a Aero model would be preferred.

you can only get a cummins in a new pete now

Cummins has always been a good engine, get you home broke down.

However, I hope to find something Pre- emission. At the moment, were one to focus on only new, then a glider kit may be an option.

Further, the pre- emission, low mileage, day cab or highway sleeper would be my preference after an existing higher horse power conversion.

Class 8's are all over and I think they make the most sense to convert.

kw or pete
 

both trucks are built at the same factory,The radiator size limits you to under 350hp.to get more hp and radiator you will have to step up to a class 8 truck.

What did you find ???

Ccando their were a couple of the 4door 379s for sale. one at horstrailerworld.com and another on ebay. the ebay one is priced good for it being a 4dr schwable conversion.

I can tell ya to stay as far away from quality truck sales in springfield mo. far away as possible.

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wrong...paccar is making their own engines now.:coolcowboy:

in the meduim duty paccar px6 is a small cummins and a px8 is an 8.3 cummins

Stay away from DPF engines I have a 600hp Cat in an 08 KW and has been lots of problems with only 45k miles. Next plan is revert top end and ECM back to an 02

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dane basler-- 913-441-2888 ext. 2235 or my cell 913-940-3010

we have lots more inventory then that but if anything on there intrest you

did you say your looking for a aero cab or perfer a long nose like a 379 or 389?

386 custom 1 owner model with open tanks, twin stacks, and lights & horns on the cab to resemble a 379 model. It's Galaxy Blue. 670K miles, included in the price I can get you a 200k 24 month warrenty that will cover engine, diffs, transmission turbos, injectors and water pump. 550hp Cat!!!!! with an 18 speed. 245" wb with 3.55 gears in Eaton rear ends. It has a 63" standup sleeper. $45,000

this is a very very clean truck, it was a good customers, that recently just traded on a new 389,-- truck was ordered new from here and built and speced by clint more at kc pete!

here are a few similer trucks converted..

http://www.knighthauleraz.com/khm384.html

at a cost of over 165k new!! you would be able to customize this one any way you want!

thanks, dane basler (913)441-2888 or cell 913-940-3010


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I have this 18 wheeler truck and I'm using it on heavy hauling. It can carry thousand of lbs. It's really great for moving heavy objects.

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These trucks are the best built conversion trucks in the US. both class 7 and 8 pete and KW. Call and speak to Dennis the owner. based in Munster Texas