Title: Peterbilt 351 brochure
The Duel Truck Driver - September 17, 2006 11:39 PM (GMT)
The Snowman - September 17, 2006 11:56 PM (GMT)
I was looking at that earlier, too much (for me) for just a brochure but it looks cool!
WesleyTack - September 18, 2006 12:20 AM (GMT)
Damn, I could use it for the precise blueprints for my 3D model!
That said, anyone got blueprints of a 153 peterbilt ? or the original truck where they added the axel to? I think it was the 281?
That said, anyone got blueprints of a 153 peterbilt ? or the original truck where they added the axel to? I think it was the 281?
chris142 - September 20, 2006 02:23 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (WesleyTack @ Sep 18 2006, 12:20 AM) |
| Damn, I could use it for the precise blueprints for my 3D model! That said, anyone got blueprints of a 153 peterbilt ? or the original truck where they added the axel to? I think it was the 281? |
This help any?
chris142 - September 20, 2006 02:27 AM (GMT)
Rustbucket - September 21, 2006 05:36 PM (GMT)
That's interesting. The 351 picture looks more like the Duel Truck than the 281! If you look at the horns etc. :huh:
Are we all sure that the surviving truck REALLY is a 281 and not a 351?! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Are we all sure that the surviving truck REALLY is a 281 and not a 351?! :lol: :lol: :lol:
chris142 - September 22, 2006 01:17 AM (GMT)
Every Pete back then was built to the customers specs. The standard setup was a horn in the middle with the options of having 1 above the door, 1 above each door , 1 on top or 2 on top or none on top.
The 281 was prolly on the line ready to be sent to a customer so they used it for a pic.
The 281 was prolly on the line ready to be sent to a customer so they used it for a pic.
The Snowman - September 22, 2006 02:04 AM (GMT)
I bet they sure were good looking brand new.
chris142 - September 22, 2006 02:09 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (The Snowman @ Sep 22 2006, 02:04 AM) |
| I bet they sure were good looking brand new. |
Heres a pic I stole from hanks site. New truck on a Pete lot back in the 60's. DROOL!
The Snowman - September 22, 2006 03:25 AM (GMT)
drool is right, I want it!
Rustbucket - September 23, 2006 09:59 PM (GMT)
It's funny because I actually prefer them when they're looking like the one from Duel! :lol:
convoyduel - September 25, 2006 01:31 AM (GMT)
kids, kids, kids....
In Peterbilt nomenclature that originated around 1950 with the model 280 and 350, "28" means single drive and "35" means tandem drive. The original and back-up Duel trucks are both 281's as they have a single drive with a non-driving tag axle. The truck used for the added scenes appears to have come from Newark designated as a 351 as it has dual driving axles.
There was no model number designation change between the old 281/351 series from 1954 through 1962 and the subsequent 281/351 series with the UniLite cabs from 1962 through 1972. The cabs chagned again in November 1972, yet the 281/351 designation continued into 1976. Peterbilt dropped the "28/35" differentiation in the late 70's, referring to both single and tandem drives using the "35" series.
Dan Bruno
www.stlouisdumptrucks.com
In Peterbilt nomenclature that originated around 1950 with the model 280 and 350, "28" means single drive and "35" means tandem drive. The original and back-up Duel trucks are both 281's as they have a single drive with a non-driving tag axle. The truck used for the added scenes appears to have come from Newark designated as a 351 as it has dual driving axles.
There was no model number designation change between the old 281/351 series from 1954 through 1962 and the subsequent 281/351 series with the UniLite cabs from 1962 through 1972. The cabs chagned again in November 1972, yet the 281/351 designation continued into 1976. Peterbilt dropped the "28/35" differentiation in the late 70's, referring to both single and tandem drives using the "35" series.
Dan Bruno
www.stlouisdumptrucks.com
mini driver - September 25, 2006 10:32 PM (GMT)
yep, I figured that out while reading one of my truck books, but I need some help from yall computer whizzes. ya see i'm big on trucks, tractors, and old things with diesel engines but with all my reserch I cant find any more knowlage on trucks of this period, its like a big empty gap in history, so could shoot some links my way I would be migthy grateful to all of you!!!
a freind, jeter
a freind, jeter
chris142 - September 26, 2006 01:21 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (mini driver @ Sep 25 2006, 10:32 PM) |
| yep, I figured that out while reading one of my truck books, but I need some help from yall computer whizzes. ya see i'm big on trucks, tractors, and old things with diesel engines but with all my reserch I cant find any more knowlage on trucks of this period, its like a big empty gap in history, so could shoot some links my way I would be migthy grateful to all of you!!! a freind, jeter |