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This is the transporter for the promo vehicle called “Bandag Bullet” (which is pictured behind / atop). The promo truck is a Kenworth Expediter and draws attention with its flames and burnouts. It seems the trucks might be in Australia, because photos of these two Kenworths have been posted in numerous places by Australians. It’s also listed as an “Aussie Truck” by Ultimate Semi Trucks, who posted photos but no big description of it.
I’m lookin for what truck this is and hoping someone out there knows. I can see its a Kenworth cabover, but that’s it. Anyone know more about this truck? If I can get a bit more, I can maybe track down some details on it for you all.
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Classic RV Motorhome
This semi-mysterious RV is as big as it is unknown. Someone uploaded this photo to a to-do-projects list. There are just so many trucks out there where there isn’t much known, but look at this RV. It’s unlike almost anything you see out there. Vintage giant tractor-based motorhome — or motorcoach. Or maybe it’s a caboverhome.
Elsewhere the photo’s posted with this title: “Used Peterbilt 362 Truck For Sale Cabover W Sleeper Heavy Picture.”
But this isn’t a Pete. Look at that grill. It’s a Ford. I emailed the guy who posted the photo. Hopefully he gets back to me and I can update this soon with what he tells us about that great big RV.
The guy does a bunch of custom projects, a wide range. Cars and trucks. So it might be he did this custom job himself. Hope so.
Ok, I heard back from the man, and he doesn’t know anything about it either. So if you do, people, let us know.
“It was a photograph taken by a family member who saw it at a campground years ago and we don’t know anything about it,” the man wrote to us.
Update: Some people on the Facebook page have filled in some of the mystery of this giant cabover RV. This is a Ford CL 900 cabover (thanks go to Brian Michael he’s the first one to id the big old RV). According to Michael,
“The CL 900 was one of the first trucks with a air ride. When you went around a corner too fast you felt like you were going to kiss the ground.” He said it wasn’t one of Ford’s better ideas. And Zosia Joji Varga said it was probably circa 1982. Thanks, guys.
Peterbilt with Mountainous Sleeper
This post follows our original write up on this truck. So many people commented with informative comments that we read them over and wrote this update to the write up. We’re going to call this a Blogunity Truck Member’s Take (because its members of the mailing list (subscribe by clicking this — it’s just a weekly email with some great trucks, and we’re going to be doing giveaways later) and the Plains Trains page).
Members take:
This is a custom sleeper, according to Michael Maucelli, who told us that most cars like this one do dedicated runs, like most conventions, or bed bugging.
Wayne Taylor filled in that the driver of this truck was hauling specialized cars like Reliable. Barry Carter commented that the driver was hauling regular units as well.
Some of the other things to consider when driving a truck like this: reduced load capacity, maneuverability issues (super long wheelbase) — pointed out by Dennis Larson, who also said it would be a great truck to live in, even if not for daily work.
Gary Johnson added that he agreed and it would be maybe a good idea to pull a smart car and motorcycle in this rig, that would make a “perfect camper.”
To read our original write up for this Peterbilt with a mountainous sleeper, click here.
