Gambi80 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Got a confession to make...I bought a 'new' truck. I've attached a picture of it. The banana peel is still in the family however. I couldn't pass up the deal...525hp N14 (finally a jake brake that WORKS!), 18sp and 3:90's w/full lockers...she goes. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Got a confession to make...I bought a 'new' truck. I've attached a picture of it. The banana peel is still in the family however. I couldn't pass up the deal...525hp N14 (finally a jake brake that WORKS!), 18sp and 3:90's w/full lockers...she goes.start roasting guys, i can hear the door swinging on the blast furnace now Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 My advice would be to stay very, very close to home.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 My advice would be to stay very, very close to home.RobI couldnt tell from the pic, but does it have factory front tow hooks? just joshing,,,nice looking truck,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 start roasting guys, i can hear the door swinging on the blast furnace nowdid you ever watch star wars when yoda asked luke are you afraid luke said no yoda said YOU WILL BE YOU WILL BE........DONT THINK BECAUSE YOU HAVE A PETE THAT OTHER PETE DRIVERS WILL EVEN WAVE AT YOU. DONT SELL THE MACK YOUR GONNA NEED IT Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 You and Other Dog gonna be BFF's now?Got scared for a minute that maybe you went and got a Vulva :shudder: Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Sorry to hear it.You have my sympathy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 My advice would be to stay very, very close to home.Robha-ha-ha...i'm so glad you've finally got somebody else to pick on! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Got a confession to make...I bought a 'new' truck. I've attached a picture of it. The banana peel is still in the family however. I couldn't pass up the deal...525hp N14 (finally a jake brake that WORKS!), 18sp and 3:90's w/full lockers...she goes.nice looking unit! That N14 is a good engine too. The W900 I was driving before the Pete had a 525 N14 and never gave me any trouble. Most of my down time now is all because of the Cat engine, not because of any Peterbilt issues. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 ha-ha-ha...i'm so glad you've finally got somebody else to pick on!Yeah and you ain't gonna believe this but I spent a large portion of today coming to the rescue of another Mack loving Pete driver/walker!! This is NO SHIT TOO!!! The Pete is actually at the dealership in Bloomington, IL flat on it's ass, (nothing out of the ordinary here) and the driver whom is from Texas, is overnighting at my house.I'm taking him back to Bloomington tomorrow morning to get home by other means until the "clunker" can be looked at, (and scrap plans laid) on Monday.Now I hate to laugh at someone when they're down, (being the caring, compassionate individual I am) and although exercising great restraint, I couldn't. But, he really should have known better. Ya know, and this just proves it, "You can't win with one of them things".Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Took Bob over to the Bloomington, IL AMTRAK station and he is on his way with a plan to check up on this truck Monday morning. It wouldn't even start after sitting overnight and being cold.2005 330 series Pete. C7 Cat engine, six speed Allison automatic, on Pete "Low Air" suspension.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Maybe it's just a scatterpillar thing... Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Got a confession to make...I bought a 'new' truck. I've attached a picture of it. The banana peel is still in the family however. I couldn't pass up the deal...525hp N14 (finally a jake brake that WORKS!), 18sp and 3:90's w/full lockers...she goes.So are you planning on changing your avatar too (remember YOU brought this on yourself)? Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Maybe it's just a scatterpillar thing...no joke i would take the n14 any day over a cat stay clear of the isx Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 So are you planning on changing your avatar too (remember YOU brought this on yourself)?Maybe the one, but the grenades...I don't know. The flatbed load of grenades was some of OD's finest work and I'd hate to offend someone of his stature. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 and" I'd hate to offend someone of his stature."Your opinion is more biased now though! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Nice looking truck. I do like the looks of petes as they still have that classic apeal to them (unlike newer macks) Engine should be good. One thing I dont like about Petes is that they feel like a wet sponge in the dirt. rocking back and forth up and down. seats moving all over the place. gear shifter hitting the seat in the low hole. I like a soft ride but in the dirt I want it to feel solid.Hate to say it but im a realist. paccar must be doing something right as they stole alot of the market away from Mack.Regardless Ill be keeping my R Model.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Nice looking truck. I do like the looks of petes as they still have that classic apeal to them (unlike newer macks) Engine should be good. One thing I dont like about Petes is that they feel like a wet sponge in the dirt. rocking back and forth up and down. seats moving all over the place. gear shifter hitting the seat in the low hole. I like a soft ride but in the dirt I want it to feel solid.Hate to say it but im a realist. paccar must be doing something right as they stole alot of the market away from Mack.Regardless Ill be keeping my R Model..Problem was that I could not find a newer Mack to suit me, as I wanted an update. I wanted O/O specs, highest HP, most gears and all that...pretty impossible to find a 2000-2003 CH thataway. Guy I'm leased with had this truck so I thought I'd give it a shot...good maintenence program, never driven in the winter really...loaded up and spec'd right for what I need. Gotta say though, it's amazing how much power this thing's got...dayum. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Took Bob over to the Bloomington, IL AMTRAK station and he is on his way with a plan to check up on this truck Monday morning. It wouldn't even start after sitting overnight and being cold.2005 330 series Pete. C7 Cat engine, six speed Allison automatic, on Pete "Low Air" suspension.RobTwo injectors later and with two marginal remaining, off to KC he went, arriving on a hook. Seems the truck quit once again just short of the mid trip destination. Frustrated, he purchased a plane ticket and flew to Dallas, then had his wife pick him up there. I don't know the disposition of the truck at this point and am reserving unbiased judgement on what I would do with it.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Two injectors later and with two marginal remaining, off to KC he went, arriving on a hook. Seems the truck quit once again just short of the mid trip destination. Frustrated, he purchased a plane ticket and flew to Dallas, then had his wife pick him up there. I don't know the disposition of the truck at this point and am reserving unbiased judgement on what I would do with it.Thank you for accomodating a fellow texian, Rob, that is most kind and congenial of you. Somebody has to look after us,,,,,,,randyRob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I like Texas. Went part of high school in Waco, and was right at home. In a lot of ways, sure wished I'd stayed but had a young family to raise.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdthoren Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Two injectors later and with two marginal remaining, off to KC he went, arriving on a hook. Seems the truck quit once again just short of the mid trip destination. Frustrated, he purchased a plane ticket and flew to Dallas, then had his wife pick him up there. I don't know the disposition of the truck at this point and am reserving unbiased judgement on what I would do with it.RobLooks like a Bentz conversion crew cab. My Schalbe conversion crew cab runs just fine with an 8.3L ISC Cummins in it. Let us/me know if he's gonna scrap it, I've had a blast with mine! Since this is the Roasted Peterbilt Owners post, figured I would chime in with my dirty little secret!Here's my 2000 Peterbilt model 330, 8.3L Cummins, Allison MD3060P automatic transmission, and a Western Hauler bed for towing Momma's little home away from home!Bob's misfortune could be a nice twin for mine with a little work (and a Cummins to replace the "scaterpillar"!). Let us know if he's getting rid of it Rob, I might be interested.Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 So are you planning on changing your avatar too (remember YOU brought this on yourself)?Avatar changed. Lemmeno what you think. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Avatar changed. Lemmeno what you think.Avatar approved of. Very nice, very nice indeed. Just about makes up for driving a Peterbilt. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Looks like a Bentz conversion crew cab. My Schalbe conversion crew cab runs just fine with an 8.3L ISC Cummins in it. Let us/me know if he's gonna scrap it, I've had a blast with mine! Since this is the Roasted Peterbilt Owners post, figured I would chime in with my dirty little secret!Here's my 2000 Peterbilt model 330, 8.3L Cummins, Allison MD3060P automatic transmission, and a Western Hauler bed for towing Momma's little home away from home!Bob's misfortune could be a nice twin for mine with a little work (and a Cummins to replace the "scaterpillar"!). Let us know if he's getting rid of it Rob, I might be interested.ScottYour Pete was already seen by the eyes of mine as I'd seen photos of it on other places. I was actually contemplating one of em back in 2000 when looking for a crew cab for long distance towing but came to my senses when priced out.......The one Bob was driving is not his. He was shagging it from an auction is Philly, picking up another auction purchase in KC, MO to tow behind this thing, then off to his home base in TX. This is what he's been doing for work lately. Trouble is the past few runs have not been very smooth, being problematic. This thing is to be shortened and a bed similar to yours installed, then resold.Right now the dealerships seem to be sucking the profit potential out of the venture.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16408-gonna-get-roasted/#findComment-66676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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