What does this mean?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by ETCH5858, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. ETCH5858

    ETCH5858 Medium Load Member

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    I have been driving for a couple years now and I see this on alot of diifernt trucks,(Class of 2008) or (cleass of 2007). It is a class of some year but I don't get it. Please help
     
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  3. kalh7

    kalh7 Light Load Member

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    it is just the year of the truck.
     
  4. Nevada_Bob

    Nevada_Bob Light Load Member

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    Also, the term used to be exclusive for Peterbilt trucks because "Class" is how they are advertised.:biggrin_25525:
     
  5. KO1927

    KO1927 Medium Load Member

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    I disagree, and to throw down the gauntlet, I provide this example: My Mack has "Class of 1952" on the hood!


    :)


    We shall now see if anger can be stirred up over frivolity! :biggrin_2551:

    It does indicate the year of the truck's manufacture; I suspect the Pete guys are fond of it because who else is going to shell out for pin-striping? I don't see anyone bothering to celebrate the manufacturing of a plastic Freightliner or Volvo.
     
  6. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Your comment is pretty much worthless with out pictures! POST EM UP!!!:biggrin_25522:
     
  7. KO1927

    KO1927 Medium Load Member

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    POSTED!


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  8. haystack

    haystack Light Load Member

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    is that on an 'A' model, or an 'H-61?
     
  9. KO1927

    KO1927 Medium Load Member

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    Nope, an LTLSW.
     
  10. Johnny99

    Johnny99 Johnny be Good

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    "Class of {pick your year}" was the way Peterbilt marketing advertised their trucks way back in the day. The class part meaning high class, or classy, the best, etc etc. Somewhere along the way some O/O's started putting it on their trucks and then everyone started using it. I've got nothing against Macks, I drove them for almost 10 years. They are tough trucks and get the job done, but "classy", no way.:biggrin_25520:
     
  11. truckin cowboy

    truckin cowboy Bobtail Member

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    I dont care what they a w900 has way more class than any peterbeater running down the road id rather push my w900 than drive a junky petercrapper.
     
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