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Peterbilt 377 with 378/379 Hood

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Chevyho, Sep 24, 2015.

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  1. Sep 24, 2015 #1
    Chevyho

    Chevyho Medium Load Member

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    I have the opportunity to pick up a 96 377 very cheap in need of a hood and bumper. Does anyone know if a 378 or 379 hood would fit?
     
    Chevyho, Sep 24, 2015
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  3. Sep 24, 2015 #2
    special-k

    special-k Road Train Member

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    If its a set forward axle 377 a 378/379 might fit. I have my doubts. The rad might be wider too. Take lots of measurements lol
     
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  4. Sep 24, 2015 #3
    GrapeApe

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    Even a set forward axle is a little farther back then 379's (about 4" if I remember right). The front bumper is straight across on a 379. On the 377 set forward axles, they taper back at the ends and wrap around the corner. The wheel opening is farther back on the 377 SFA hoods, if it's a SBA, then it's real far back compared to a 379.
     
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  5. Sep 24, 2015 #4
    catwrench55

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    Looked into this a little too. The 377 hood is also like 2 3/4 inches longer than the 378/379 sh
     
    catwrench55, Sep 24, 2015
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  7. Sep 24, 2015 #5
    Chevyho

    Chevyho Medium Load Member

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    It is a sfa, i didnt think it would work. Really not fond of the looks of the 377 but hard to pass up at the price. 500hp 5ek, 18sp, 46 rears. Its a nicely specd truck
     
    Chevyho, Sep 24, 2015
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  8. Sep 24, 2015 #6
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    I've seen it done before. I know a guy who put a 379 short hood on a 377 but I'm not sure what all he had to do to make it work.
     
    Arkansas, Sep 24, 2015
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  9. Sep 24, 2015 #7
    Chevyho

    Chevyho Medium Load Member

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    Yah hopefully someone on here has done it and can tell me what all is requires
     
    Chevyho, Sep 24, 2015
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  10. Sep 24, 2015 #8
    Arkansas

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    Call Peterbilt. They'll be able to tell you.
     
    Arkansas, Sep 24, 2015
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  11. Sep 24, 2015 #9
    Chevyho

    Chevyho Medium Load Member

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    Theyll tell me it cant be done, they have no imagination
     
    Chevyho, Sep 24, 2015
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    truckthatpassesyouby Thanks this.
  12. Sep 24, 2015 #10
    Arkansas

    Arkansas Medium Load Member

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    One more thing I'm curious about. What's the difference in a 379 short hood and a 378 hood ?
     
    Arkansas, Sep 24, 2015
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