mr. cob Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Howdy All, Thanks for all the well wishes, I really appreciate them. I am going to post some photos, the Lady is pretty dirty, the roads are awful here, slush and slime from deicer everywhere but photos were asked for so photos will be posted. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman81 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 9 hours ago, rickeieio said: They're out there. Here's another, close to me: https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/hvo/d/379-peterbilt-379/6416430184.html Gee... That looks exactly like the same truck that is near me. LOL... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/hvo/d/peterbilt-379-clear-title/6420987283.html Too good to be true I imagine. Jim Noob entertaining the idea of an HDT and 5'ver. I like big trucks and I cannot lie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 good looking rig, let the fun begin 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Looks Good, It's a start but there only a few chicken lights on that truck, I noticed that the back wheels are Pete oval, the front are generic round hole. If it has all aluminum wheels perhaps the backs are all oval take a couple of inside IF they are oval for the front. Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dave, Best of luck and safe travels!! She is a beauty!! Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 9 hours ago, Steve from SoCal said: Looks Good, It's a start but there only a few chicken lights on that truck, I noticed that the back wheels are Pete oval, the front are generic round hole. If it has all aluminum wheels perhaps the backs are all oval take a couple of inside IF they are oval for the front. Steve Howdy Steve, Thanks for the tip on the wheels, I'll take a look and see if the inner rear wheels are the oval Pete type. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dave she is a beauty. Nothing like big air canisters and stacks to drive a guy crazy. Congratulations. Safe travels back to Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Howdy All Again THANKS for all the well wishes I just pulled into Stoughton WI booked a motel room for a couple of days meeting Rick and Dana tomorrow morning to get started on the hitch installation I really enjoyed the drive today this thing just boggies down the road darned good thing it has cruise control that big engine effortlessly eats the miles when accerating onto the Hwy it’s way to EASY to be speeding before you realize it I’ll admit it my lust for such a machine has been replaced with love for this darn truck Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLghtning Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Awesome looking truck! So how is the 18spd autoshift? Does it go through every gear or can your force it to skip shift? What do you think about the more classic driving position? Everything you were looking for there. Dan (Class of 2017) - 2012 Ram 3500 & 2005 Alpenlite Valhalla 29RK Contact me at rvsolarconsulting.com or Two Wheel Ramblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, BlueLghtning said: Awesome looking truck! So how is the 18spd autoshift? Does it go through every gear or can your force it to skip shift? What do you think about the more classic driving position? Everything you were looking for there. Howdy Dan, I am really liking this 18 speed auto shift, I can put it into 5th gear for bobtail starts, it defaults to start in 3rd, it skips shifts on its own going up and down, I can click the up shift, down shift buttons on the side of the shifter and make it shift so long as what I want to do is within program parameters. 65mph at 1350 rpm in top-18th gear. So top gear is an over drive as I am running the same axle ratio ( 3.55 ) in the Freightliner and its turning 1425 rpm at 65mph. I like the smaller cab, the only complaint I have-had is that the rear of the seats don't angle back as much as those on the Freightliner, I am going to stop at a Peterbilt shop sometime and ask if there is something that would allow a few more degrees of backward tilt. That said, this thing rides like a Cadillac, its very comfortable and after driving it 370 miles today I have gotten used to the more upright seating position so its really not that big of a deal. One really great thing is the heater, average temperature today was around 25 degrees F, I had the fan set on its lowest position, the heat dial turned back to where it was just in the heating range of operation and I was very warm and comfortable wearing only a T-Shirt, if the air conditioner works half that good I'll be a very happy camper. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Mr. Cob Again congrats! That truck puts you in tall cotton. Brings back fond memories of my 359 and 5400 mile weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 10 hours ago, mr. cob said: I was very warm and comfortable wearing only a T-Shirt Dave If that is the way you are driving be careful you don't get pulled over. It may be hard to explain to the officer. Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Ufda "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Brad & Jacolyn said: If that is the way you are driving be careful you don't get pulled over. It may be hard to explain to the officer. I really didn't need that mental picture.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hey Dave, is your seat able to move forward a bit, and then tilt the back to the rear? Or does the seat mechanism just stop it from tilting back at all? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 3 hours ago, HERO Maker said: Hey Dave, is your seat able to move forward a bit, and then tilt the back to the rear? Or does the seat mechanism just stop it from tilting back at all? Howdy Rocky The seat moves forward backwards up and down just doesn’t tilt as much as seats I have been used to Now that I have driven the truck some distance it doesn’t seem to matter I was comfortable Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Comfortable is just fine. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Howdy All Today was a very productive day Dana and Eric allowed me to assist in fabrication of the hitch mount we got a lot done and if all goes well it should be finished tomorrow Thanks to Rick for delivering the hitch that saved time and miles Dana has a good supply of material so everything just clicked along at a good pace Thanks to Dana for letting me participate in the build being a fabricator myself I enjoyed having input to how it was done I have been taking lots of photos which be posted in the gallery dedicated to this truck I am posting this from my phone as I await dinner I will edit this post to include a link to the Peterbilt gallery when I get back to the motel and my computer Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Howdy All The hitch was installed I left from Stoughten Wisconsin at 5:Pm I have fueled up and will be spending the night in Sioux Falls South Dakota I will post photos of the installed hitch when I get home and have fast internet the homeward trip is going well I love this truck Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'm glad it's love at first drive for you. I hope things only get better in the long term. Safe driving over the big rocks! Have you begun web-shopping for the fully illuminated, genuine chromium plated shifter knobs and low rider seats yet? Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Howdy All Quick situation report Well if you have driven through Wyoming in the winter you already know what I am going to say Blowing snow freezing snow blinding snow and more snow I was down to 20mph with the flashers on for about 20 miles got into Montana and the roads were very icy quite a few folks in the ditch All in all not a bad day covered just over 700 miles I am camping at a truck stop in Billings Montana with luck the roads will be in better shape tomorrow if all goes well I will be home in two days Got down to 17 degrees last night I woke up to turn the heat down supposed to get near zero tonight I don’t think I will be cold have I mentioned yet that I love this truck Dave Oh before I forget When it was snowing hard I had to turn off the chicken lights to much light reflecting off 40 acers of white hood to see clearly 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLghtning Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, mr. cob said: Howdy All Quick situation report Well if you have driven through Wyoming in the winter you already know what I am going to say Blowing snow freezing snow blinding snow and more snow I was down to 20mph with the flashers on for about 20 miles got into Montana and the roads were very icy quite a few folks in the ditch All in all not a bad day covered just over 700 miles I am camping at a truck stop in Billings Montana with luck the roads will be in better shape tomorrow if all goes well I will be home in two days Got down to 17 degrees last night I woke up to turn the heat down supposed to get near zero tonight I don’t think I will be cold have I mentioned yet that I love this truck Dave Oh before I forget When it was snowing hard I had to turn off the chicken lights to much light reflecting off 40 acers of white hood to see clearly Be safe Dave and I can't wait to see it in person at some time. Dan (Class of 2017) - 2012 Ram 3500 & 2005 Alpenlite Valhalla 29RK Contact me at rvsolarconsulting.com or Two Wheel Ramblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Howdy All I am HOME Its midnight Pacific Time I just now parked the Peterbilt in the driveway Full story of today’s drive will be posted tomorrow you don’t want to miss this episode it will be shared around camp fires for years to come Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Congratulations. Glad you made it home safely. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Good to see you made it OK, cant wait to hear the story you have to tell.... "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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