Cabovers

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Wildcat74, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    That was a 1950s Cherry Picker.
     
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  3. BoxCarKidd

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    Looks like a jumped the gun. I thank that is an R series probably early 50's.
     
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  4. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Yep, that is an RDC-405, Pre runner to the Emeryville, not a pretty face, !!!
     
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  5. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    If memory is correct they are named High Binders. The sight liner had a full width cab with glass at the floorboards. They used a Sightliner in the movie Real Steel.
     
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  6. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Yes a R series, most commonly known as the High Binder.... for good reason :) IMG_7609.PNG
     
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  7. mjd4277

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    Back then International knew WTF they were doing when they were building a truck!
     
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  8. KANSAS TRANSIT

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    I think those things have a face only a mother could love,,,Now the Emeryville on the other hand is SOOooo much nicer!!!
     
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  9. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Yes... dad retired from R.F Steiner which was a International Harvester & GMC truck dealership. I remember the name change to Navistar, and the slow change to what we see today.
     
  10. Old-school trucker

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  11. Brettj3876

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    Yep you could get new way on a mack
     
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