Popular Post yarnall Posted July 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2014 I thought be could post all the U models in one place like the Superliners. I could not find another thread. Here is my submission. It was an tractor for Swan Oil before it was donated to Gilbertsville Fire Company PA. It was in beautiful condition when it was sold to the local dirt track(Grandview) to water the track. Gilbertsville also has another tractor trailer tanker and a straight truck tanker on a U chassis. I should have bought the other tanker to preserve it. I don't know where they ended up. And yes,Vinny, did get the serial number. Mike. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 WOWWW OH MY GOD. I love that truck. I mean i really love that truck. Thats too bad it was so nice at one time and like this now. But atleast its not over seas or in the scrap yard. Thank you Mike! Im saving these pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted July 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2014 Here are a couple we had at Brothers Express back around 1990. Very nice little units. Could turn a u-turn with one and a pup on a 3 lane street/road. They made excellent city P&D units. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted July 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sweet pictures! And Mr. Harbison i hope you know im still saving my money.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted July 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2014 don't call me Mr. ,Vinny,I feel old enough the way it is. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Oh sorry Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 if things go well I think I'll get the old girl painted next summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 if things go well I think I'll get the old girl painted next summerBlackie? Whys that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted July 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2014 Ran across this one on facebook a few minutes ago. 5 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2014 Nice to know it actually had a name...not just "lopsided m#@&$@#&$@#r"! 4 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 When did that truck go to Grandview? I`ve been going thee since 2006 and it hasn't been there.. I wonder if it`s the U Model thats at Big Diamond Speedway now Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ran across this one on facebook a few minutes ago.umodel105.jpgwow,,,that looks like one of the first years....66-67...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Wow, it seems to be a good thread.Keep it growing Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted July 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2014 5 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Good ole Big Bird. Shes such a sweetie pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I've read that the U model was offset so that there was a better view for the left side (which was true) but that would be offset with a worse view to the right. I also read that the U model was offset so that the driver would have more leg room. This seems to be the more logical reason since there would have been no leg room if the cab was centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I've read that the U model was offset so that there was a better view for the left side (which was true) but that would be offset with a worse view to the right. I also read that the U model was offset so that the driver would have more leg room. This seems to be the more logical reason since there would have been no leg room if the cab was centered.Actually, i don't think the centered cab of the R-model has any different leg room on the driver's side than the offset cab of the U-model. The R-model cab is almost straight across the front edge, with uniform leg room pretty much everywhere.But, the passenger's side of the U-model is a lot tighter, if i remember correctly, 'cause the doghouse intrudes into that area a bit. I'm sure Vinny could elaborate.Not sure about the actual difference in cab length (if any) between the U and R.I BELIEVE they did shorten the BBC just a bit, though. I'd have to check the brochures to know for sure.So, you're probably correct; if the BBC is shortened, and the doghouse intrudes into the cab as a result, the offset would help legroom on the driver's side, albeit at the expense of the passenger's side.Who knows what is true and what is legend...after the marketing department gets hold of it! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yeah U model BBC was 90 inches I think. And yes almost no room on the passenger side because of the dog house. And for you guys who haven't seen me, Im like 6'0-6'1 maybe, and me in the passenger seat. Fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yeah U model BBC was 90 inches I think. And yes almost no room on the passenger side because of the dog house. And for you guys who haven't seen me, Im like 6'0-6'1 maybe, and me in the passenger seat. Fun.The leg room sucked when I was 5'0", but somehow I didn't mind back then. 2 Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The leg room sucked when I was 5'0", but somehow I didn't mind back then.I grew up riding with my Dad in B61s & R600s. So, I had plenty of room. No suspension seat, but plenty of room! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Y'all don't know just how tough it is to NOT post something 2 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Im always driving around the yard so I don't know yet haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maddog13407 Posted July 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2014 wasn't it also to get room to stuff the 864 V8 under the hood and still have the 90'' bbc?? kinda makes you wonder. the government was all screwed up back then with screwin with the bbc. Without them there never would have been a B46, B65,B67 or a concave truck period or maybe not even a U model to get what they ''thought'' was the right length. now we're haulin 53' and 60' trailers, doubles, triples, you name it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The government is always trying to "help" us. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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