Misc Trucks

[RFCDrum]

I think that's cool with the big sleeper. The only thing I've ever seen is the aerodyne kit on some of these.

[vision386]

There was an article in Overdrive about these, they were referred to as the "Double Eagle" and I'm almost certain the one in yourpic is an actual production model. IIRC the Overdrive article was about one of the big shows of that particular year. Looking at the roof, the blue one appears to be home made.

I thought I remembered something like that too,but wasn't sure. I do know the later 9670 IH C.O.Es were offered with the 110" cab,but I don't ever recall seeing a "real" Transtar with a double bunk unless it was home made. I always liked the "Eagle" paint scheme thought they were sharp trucks!.......................................Mark

[PeterMack]

I thought this might qualify as an "other truck" Saw this KW out at Wolcott about 7 years ago. I don't ever

recall seeing these on the road. I remember White/Freightliner and CCC had a similar setup on mixer chassis

but had never seen a KW like this before.

[vision386]

The Kenworth CBE (cab beside engine) gotta be one of the worst ideas ever! here's a picture of the sleeper version.....................................Mark

[2stacksuperdog]

Thats uh.........interesting, yeah thats the word.

[PeterMack]

The Kenworth CBE (cab beside engine) gotta be one of the worst ideas ever! here's a picture of the sleeper version.....................................Mark

Could you imagine having to sleep in that tird after driving it all day. No thanks.

My ma took this picture of this White/Freightliner pouring concrete at our house back in the early 80's.

I don't think Huntley Ready-mix had two trucks that were the same or any that would do over 45 mph loaded.

[slpwlker]

The Kenworth CBE (cab beside engine) gotta be one of the worst ideas ever! here's a picture of the sleeper version.....................................Mark

That is interesting to say the least. Think I'd drive it just for the hell out of it. Idk how in the hell you get into the sleeper. It is a head turner in a fugly kinda way

[Chuck P]

I hope the driver of that KW is not claustrophobic.

[j hancock]

I recall reading a story about that KW set up and the off duty driver could either sleep in the bunk or sit on the edge of the bunk right behind the driver.

Talk about being a back seat driver.

[ap40rocktruck]

The "bunk" on the CBE was often called the coffin, as to get in one must slide in from behind the drivers cab. Kind of like sliding into a sleeping bag in a tube......Hot in the winter & hotter than the sun in the summer......

No thanks

[jamesmic]

Nice scoop!!!

[PeterMack]

How about this White for a misc truck. This was at an ATHS show in Richland Center WI a few years back.

Was even pulling a set of doubles. I can't say that I've ever seen another in person.

[bullhusk]

Come on Mark, they had a name for these was it a French white or something like that?? I know you would know!!

[rsb502]

The Kenworth CBE (cab beside engine) gotta be one of the worst ideas ever! here's a picture of the sleeper version.....................................Mark

I'd be scared to blow the horn, looks like a short trip to hearing loss and your not gonna get in or out of that "sleeper" fast.

[220cummins]

Come on Mark, they had a name for these was it a French white or something like that?? I know you would know!!

Japanese freightliner

[bullhusk]

Japanese freightliner

Bingo!! I remember Montgomery Ward had a shit load a those years back

[Joe Ditchkus]

The truck nicknamed Jap Freightliner was the White 7000 it wasd a boxy cab like Ford W-Series.A lot of fleets ran them Mclean, Wilson,ETMF and a host of others. Joe D.

[vision386]

Ernie,the guys are right,i don't remember the 5000 White having a nickname but everybody called the 7000 a Japanese Freightliner!.................................Mark

[57 bcr]

Also heard the term "Mexican Freightliner" too,Mark.LOL!! That fine example is owned by Tim & Nancy Blum (Bloom),from Baraboo,Wis. Tim's a Detriot Diesel guy but had to make an exception for this Cummins powered White! He had a Crackerbox(same colors) that he restored with a 6-71 in it.But he sold it.

[farmer52]

Ernie,the guys are right,i don't remember the 5000 White having a nickname but everybody called the 7000 a Japanese Freightliner!.................................Mark

Mark,

I like the SA White with drop trailer.

[RFCDrum]

Ernie,the guys are right,i don't remember the 5000 White having a nickname but everybody called the 7000 a Japanese Freightliner!.................................Mark

I rode in one of those once when I was a little kid.

[vision386]

Rob,i had an Uncle that retired from McLean trucking back before they went under,he told me these (White 7000's) were some of the draftiest,cold,rough riding trucks he ever drove! almost impossible to sleep in (he rode team,as they hauled cigarettes and someone had to be with the truck at all times) he would stop and call us once in a while when he was coming through Jersey and my Mom,Dad,Brother and I would sometimes meet him up at the Union 76 (now T/A) in Paulsboro,NJ . Mclean ran all sorts of equipment over the years but Uncle Buddy said these were his least favorites!...........................................Mark

[RFCDrum]

My father's good friend was service manager at Hudson County Motors and was also Laurel Hill Trucking and he took me for a ride in that White. It was the only thing in the yard at the time.

[vision386]

Found this a couple days ago,pretty nice Farmall eh?.......................................Mark

[Phase 1]

Yes.

Nice truck too.