Jeffrey Groat says his 1981 Peterbilt 359 extended

Overdrive Staff

Apr 20, 2011

Jeffrey Groat says his 1981 Peterbilt 359 extended hood is a “simple classic working Pete.” The truck is equipped with a 450-hp Caterpillar and a 15-speed transmission, and Groat does severe duty work locally.

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