Does anyone remember a customized truck named "Something Special"?

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  1. Getsinyourblood

    Getsinyourblood Road Train Member

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    There was a truck named "Something Special" that was running the highways in the 1990's. This truck was a tribute to the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart after lift off in 1986 and all the astronauts died.

    The truck and trailer had a mural of all the astronauts on board, and a mural of the Challenger Space Shuttle.

    It was dark red or maroon in color. It really was a head turner running down the highway. Once you saw the truck, you knew you had seen something really nice. I would see it in the Midwest, usually.

    Anyone remember this truck or who owned it? It is probably mothballed now. I have searched all over the 'net looking for it and can't find a clue.
     
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  3. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Sounds cool and interesting...
    Share pics of it if you stumble upon it!!!
     
  4. Getsinyourblood

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    It was cool. I would like to see a picture, too. Maybe @SemiRetired has seen it.
     
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    When the 587's first came out, there was one called the " The Howler " " The Coast to Coast Prowler ". Used to see that guy all the time. Guess there was never a " Howler II."
     
  7. Dna Mach

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    If there are pics then Hanks Truck Pics has them. He has pics of about every specialty, customized, and company spec'd rig from the 1930's to present.
     
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  8. Retired2015

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    Last time I saw it, it was sitting at a truck shop over off 50 in Indiana. I took a few pictures of it but when I took the film to get it developed it was so dark you couldnt see it. It was definitely a truck you would remember once you saw it.
     
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  9. Getsinyourblood

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    Wow, Thanks @Retired2015
    I sent an email to Hanks Truck Pictures, so maybe he will have a picture and give me permission to post it here.
     
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    They also featured it in either truckers news or overdrive when the driver first had it built. You might find some pictures there in some of their back issues?
     
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  11. Getsinyourblood

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    I didn't know that it was in a magazine @Retired2015 , but I am not surprised. I'll check that out if I don't have any luck at Hanks. Thanks!
     
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