Choose Your Style: 379 Short Hood vs. Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood
Finding the right fitment depends entirely on your truckâs Bumper to Back of Cab (BBC) dimension. Whether you need a
short hood or long hood, we stock both traditional OEM replacement styles and custom conversion kits to match your specific performance and aesthetic goals.
Peterbilt 379 Short Hood (119-Inch BBC)
The 379 short hood configuration offers tighter turning radiuses and slightly better visibility. Perfect for vocational applications or regional hauling, our short hood replacements and conversion kits bolt up cleanly to factory mounting points. Choose premium designs from Jones Performance or value-friendly, durable alternatives by TPHD and BESTfit.
Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood (127-Inch BBC)
For the ultimate classic look, our Peterbilt 379 extended hood options deliver that iconic, long-nose highway profile. These assemblies provide maximum engine bay clearance and are built to withstand the rigors of long-haul heavy-duty trucking.
Find premium aluminum hood options in complete kits that feature polished
stainless steel grille and surround. Or choose fiberglass and steel hood kit assemblies with bolt-on
Peterbilt 379 front fenders included. For a value purchase, buy a marine-grade replacement hood shell. Most of our in-stock 127-BBC long-hoods are direct replacements for OE factory hoods.
Premium Materials Built for the Long Haul
Our aftermarket semi-truck hoods are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, utilizing road-tested materials.
- Heavy-Duty Fiberglass Hoods: Features reinforced e-glass panels in high-stress areas, a smooth white gelcoat finish ready for prep/paint, and integrated inner structures for superior vibration dampening.
- Premium Aluminum Hoods: Delivers maximum structural strength and factory-original weight distribution without adding unnecessary overhead to your front axle.
- Complete Front-End Assemblies: Skip the piecemeal assembly. We offer full kits containing the hood shell, fenders, headlamp panels, and inner splash guards.
Why Upgrade Your Peterbilt 379 Front End?
Replacing a worn, star-cracked, or damaged hood does more than restore your truckâs appearance. It can also help protect your front-end structure, reduce hood rattle, improve fitment, and support long-term ownership costs.
Here are the benefits:
- Optimize Cooling & Airflow: Choose quality-made hoods to assist your radiator and charge air cooler (CAC) in demanding environments.
- Restore Structural Integrity: Eliminate hood rattle and misalignment by replacing worn components with fresh fiberglass panels and new
Peterbilt 379 hood hinges, springs, and latches.
Trusted Heavy-Duty Truck Hood Brands
Choose from reputable proven brands, not fly-by-night manufacturers. Hereâs what we sell:
Jones Performance: The gold standard for heavy-duty truck fiberglass, known for unmatched durability and paint-ready finishes.
BESTfit: Perfect-fit replacement panels that offer an ideal balance of OEM quality and aftermarket affordability.
Hood Fitment Tip: Semi-truck hoods are high-investment items shipped via freight. To prevent costly return shipping and downtime, always verify your truck's serial number or VIN with our heavy-duty parts specialists before finalizing your order.
Ready to upgrade your entire front end? Explore additional front-end upgrades like
stainless steel hood trim accents and
Peterbilt 379 visors.