Vehicle: 1987 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Extended Hood

Powertrain/Drivetrain Type and Modifications:

• Engine: Cummins 400
• Turbocharged/Intercooled: Holset turbo – Model NT3B ; 24 psi boost
• Cummins Intercooler: Air to water
• Injector pump: Cummins – modified for higher flow
• Fuel Injection nozzles: Cummins
• Engine soda blasted and painted to match body
• Air induction tubing removed, powder coated electric purple with a new K&N external mount air filter system
• Exhaust manifold stripped, bead blasted, treated with high temperature Jet Coat
• Transmission: Manufacturer – Eaton “Road Ranger” 15 speed w/ overdrive
• Rear Axles – Dual; Manufacturer – Eaton

Chassis Type and Modifications:

• Peterbilt 287 in. wheel base
• Factory air ride suspension

Exterior Modifications:  

• Complete frame off rebuild
• Cab, sleeper, hood stripped and repainted Jet Black from Hot Hues by DuPont
• Frame, transmission, final drive soda blasted and painted to match body
• Fuel tanks, steps, trim molding, mirrors & brackets removed, cleaned, black powder coated
• Custom integrated fuel tank/exhaust brackets – Polished stainless steel/Chromed billet aluminum
• Exhuast system tubes chrome plated and rerouted to side dump (“Lakester style”)
  Battery boxes — Black powder coated w/ polished stainless steel cover, custom emblems by Flaming River
• New bumper – 22” deep (4” lower than stock)
• New windshield visor – 14” deep (6” deeper than original), black powder coated
• Original aluminum wheels bead blasted, black powder coated with chrome hub/center covers and lug caps
• Removed original rear fenders, replaced with flamed fiberglass fenders - painted black with purple/blue/white flames
• New black bucket style headlights with integral top mounted turn signals – halogen bulbs
• Orange LED sidemarker and clearance lights on truck and trailer
• Removed fifth wheel pin, converted to gooseneck ball hitch
• Installed polished stainless steel deck on frame between rear of sleeper and rear of truck
• Replaced original Peterbilt logos with billet aluminum ovals – “Pete 379” engraved into oval, mounted on backlit LED housings
• Trailer painted to match with Flaming River identification graphics on sides and rear tailgate

Interior Modifications:  

• Cab and sleeper completely stripped, refurbished
• New Design Engineering sound deadening installed in cab and sleeper
• New carpeting installed
• New headliner, interior door panels, side/rear interior treatment (sleeper)
• New dash cover
• Four new air ride seats for cab and sleeper
• New wood cabinetry in sleeper
• New sound system in cab/sleeper – Satellite radio, Radio/CD/Cassette/MP3 player, speaker system, television, DVD player, tuner, PlayStation 3 video game system
• Dual air conditioning/heat temperature control for cab/sleeper
• GPS Navigation system
• Aftermarket steering wheel