Lurch1024
Member
I am starting a thread with the step by step build of a working 2003 379. Follow the progress with photo's and parts list as we go
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Long and low 379
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rockytopcummins
Active Member
Can't wait to see updates and pics on this. What's the current specs on the truck and what are your plans for it?
Lurch1024
Member
Current specs are 2003 peterbilt 379 exhd. C-15 cat 6nz. 70" ultra cab stand up. 265"wheelbase. 11R22.5 tire on pete low leaf suspension. (The truck is an old wernier truck). Will post a photo as soon as I figure out how. Lol
Lurch1024
Member
Will be stretching the wheelbase to 325" front end will be bagged and a complete overhaul of the cab sleeper and suspension.
rockytopcummins
Active Member
If you get yourself a photobucket account it makes life a lot easier. You just upload the pics to your account there and once you do that it's as simple as copy and paste a link to the thread.
With it being a Werner truck, I'm guessing it's got a 10 speed?
Lurch1024
Member
Actually no. Factory was a convertible 9 speed that had been converted to a 13 speed. The transmission went out 3 yrs ago and I put a 15 speed in. The bearings started getting noisy so I installed an 18 speed in June of 2015.
rockytopcummins
Active Member
Sweet!!! Like I said I can't wait to see pics and follow this. Let me know if you need any help with that Photobucket deal if you decide to go that route.
Slammed379
Senior Member
This is gonna be cool! :thumbsup
Lurch1024
Member
Sup slammed. I read your entire thread in 1 night
rockytopcummins
Active Member
Did you figure out how to post pics? I'm anxious to see what you're starting off with.
CaptainAnalyzer
Well-Known Member
Subbed. This will be cool with some pictures.
Lurch1024
Member
Lurch1024
Member
Try this. Hope the link works. Not really that big of a computer guy.
Lurch1024
Member
Lurch1024
Member
Just to give you a heads up. The stretch is scheduled for 14/Dec/2015. It will have to be outsourced due to the limited ability of my shop.
Slammed379
Senior Member
I had trouble with this too when I was trying to post pics. What worked for me was saving the pics to my computer and then uploading them directly from my computer onto the forum. Computers can suck sometimes, but when you figure it out it's pretty easy. It just makes viewing easier.
Lurch1024
Member
Thank you slammed
rockytopcummins
Active Member
Truck's looking good as is. She's really gonna be nice one you get it stretched out. How long are you going?
Lurch1024
Member
330" wb adding almost 6'
Crazy!! That's some serious modifying right there. Loved to see the pics.