What happened to cabovers?

From time to time ill see a swift argosy pulling a 28' pup on 880

 

That's a matter of opinion and we all are entitled to one and you might decide differently after spending some time trying to maneuver a conventional in tight quarters, I've had both and yes I "love my cab over" no different than Pete's over KW's or Freightliners. They serve a purpose and do it well. And yes that shifter takes some getting used to and when the linkages wear like everything else on older trucks you replace it.

 

If you read his post he refers to old cab overs, I don't think you are referring to old cab overs as we were. Maybe the new ones are better, but thank you very much I'll keep my W900 and I'll put a trailer any place it needs to go and before and after I'll enjoy the ride and handling of a long nose, thank you very much.

 

What type of transmission does that run, Aussie Tom?

 

Spent a lot of time in a 1978 K100 Aerodyne with double bunk beds so I will say this..... I'm 6'-2" tall and never had a moments problem getting dressed in it. Actually it was a nice ride "ALL AROUND" even without power steering, most of the harping came from those who lacked the ability to judge their distance in a Cabover, it is a whole new beast compared to a hood. I own a Transtar Cabover "B" model for those that know what that is, not a cadillac but a good low mileage truck that rides and drives actually pretty good, for a Cabover. If I could own 1 Cabover from my past it would be the 1976 Peterbilt "Patriot" with a 290 / 10 spd that I drove for machinery hauling....Go ahead and google that and see how many are still out there. All in all, yea I would take a hood over a cabover, lot easier to work on the engine, and yes less strenuous getting in and out as we age.

 

18 speed eaton fuller. There are also plenty around with 18 speed auto. Both work fine for highway trucks.