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    Pix: A visit with Dr. Cool

    July 7, 2014
    Detroit Radiator Corp. highlights its line of aftermarket replacement products at various industry exhibitionsduring the year via a one-of-a-kind tractor-trailer dubbed "Dr. Cool" -- a 1999 model Kenworth W900 tractor powered by a 475-hp Caterpillar diesel mated to a 13-speed manual transmission. With over 1 million miles on its odometer, "Dr. Cool" is a hard-to-miss sight at trucking trade shows. (All photos courtesy of Detroit Raditator Corp. except where noted.)

    Detroit Radiator Corp. highlights its line of aftermarket replacement products at various industry events during the year via a unique tractor-trailer dubbed "Dr. Cool," a 1999 Kenworth W900 tractor powered by a 475-hp Cat diesel mated to a 13-speed manual transmission. With over one-million miles on its odometer, "Dr. Cool" is a hard-to-miss sight at trucking trade shows. (All photos courtesy of Detroit Raditator Corp., except as noted)

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