# Different kinda truck

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [May 16, 2005, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372 "2005-05-16T16:50:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![polarexpress17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@polarexpress17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polarexpress17)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/1 "2005-05-16T16:50:07Z")

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Engine is a 550 CAT 3406E 14.6 liter

Drivetrain:  
Eaton 18 speed  
3.55 eaton rears  
front rear rebuilt  
new front axle

Exterior  
18 inch valley chrome bumper (couldnt go any lower for the type of work i do)  
custom mixed yellow painted fenders, really hope to get them pinstriped soon  
LED turn signals on fenders  
stainless air cleaner fairings  
4 light air cleaner setup w/ clear LEDs (just made brackets for the rear of air cleaner, will be putting them on soon)  
2 Custom Flood Lights(on back of sleeper)  
Stainless Battery Boxes  
Fuel Tank Steps  
Stainless Quarter Fenders  
Chrome Nut Covers on Every Chassis Bolt(need frame repainted)  
Rock Gaurds on Fenders  
goldish - yellow fenders  
brake drums painted red w/ caliper paint  
i snagged some 3 light mudflap hangers at a super low cost of 80 bucks, so ill be putting them on w/ the usual clear LED

Interior  
Seattle package on interior  
Re-did dash appearance - missing half my toggle switch covers  
Electronic Dash Display  
Smartwheel  
Chrome Toggle Covers  
Premium Plus air-ride seats  
XM Satellite radio - kicks —

![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195153.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195153.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195154.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195154.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195155.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195155.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195156.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195156.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195157.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195157.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195159.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195159.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195161.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195161.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195162.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195162.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195163.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195163.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195164.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195164.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195167.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195167.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195168.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1195168.jpg)

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**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/2 "2005-05-16T16:52:03Z")

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that is FUCKING SWEET!

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**Author:** ![polarexpress17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@polarexpress17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polarexpress17)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/3 "2005-05-16T16:55:05Z")

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dirty dirty…

![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1244783.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1244783.jpg)  
 ![http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1244786.jpg](http://67.18.37.16/528/41/upload/p1244786.jpg)

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**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/4 "2005-05-16T16:55:55Z")

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got a Loud Engine Brake?

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**Author:** ![81Boo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ac8455/32.png) [@81Boo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/81Boo)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/5 "2005-05-16T16:57:30Z")

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yea, since he took the mufflers off.

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**Author:** ![polarexpress17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@polarexpress17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polarexpress17)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/6 "2005-05-16T16:58:12Z")

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loud exhaust and everything, no muffler :naughty:

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**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/7 "2005-05-16T16:59:43Z")

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never read that you took the mufflers off… that KW is sweet!

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**Author:** ![81Boo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ac8455/32.png) [@81Boo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/81Boo)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/8 "2005-05-16T16:59:54Z")

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550 HP and 1850 ft. lbs.

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/9 "2005-05-16T17:01:57Z")

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Local or long haul?

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**Author:** ![polarexpress17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@polarexpress17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polarexpress17)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/10 "2005-05-16T17:02:43Z")

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local

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**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/11 "2005-05-16T17:22:53Z")

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what do you haul?

besides ass? :kekegay:

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**Author:** ![Turbo\_Silverado](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_silverado/32/5990_2.png) [@Turbo\_Silverado](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Silverado)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/12 "2005-05-16T17:34:34Z")

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nice truck man!!!

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**Author:** ![S10Blazed\_Si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s10blazed_si/32/5983_2.png) [@S10Blazed\_Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S10Blazed_Si)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/13 "2005-05-16T17:35:28Z")

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I like the air suspension. whats the specs on the bags? haha

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**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/14 "2005-05-16T19:22:36Z")

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Sweet Truck!!

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**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/15 "2005-05-16T19:58:31Z")

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gas mileage?

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**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2005, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/16 "2005-05-16T21:48:19Z")

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> [@Darkstar](#):
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> gas mileage?

most likely around 8-11 mpg,  
the freightliners we have run around 10…

but deisel burns sllllllooooowww

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**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2005, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/17 "2005-05-17T04:29:37Z")

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1/4 mile time? 😃

Definitely a different Pittspeed vehicle!

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**Author:** ![polarexpress17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@polarexpress17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polarexpress17)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2005, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/18 "2005-05-17T17:42:27Z")

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i haul grocieries ☹

gas mileage is right around 7 MPG usually

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**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/19 "2005-05-17T20:39:42Z")

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haha a real grocery getter:D

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**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/different-kinda-truck/174372/20 "2005-05-30T09:29:51Z")

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ive always wondered, can you take a pic of the back compartment LOL… i’ve always wondered what was back there haha. nice truck.

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