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OK haters, here's some red meat for you...

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Freightlinerbob, May 8, 2014.

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  1. May 8, 2014 #1
    Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    Anyone that knows me personally, knows that trucks are just cash registers to me. They also know that in my mind there is only one truck that I consider worthy of distinction above all others and if time, money and legroom were not issues, I would own one.

    The 1970's W900 long hood. W900A runs a close second.

    Every time I see one, I have to go and look. And today was one of those days.

    1973 W900 on a Sterling chassis powered by Mercedes. I'm in love. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399595793.433087.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399595802.458805.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399595812.032697.jpg
     
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  3. May 8, 2014 #2
    snowblind

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    who would put a mercedes in a w900 also i thought the w900 was an a model in 70.i would put a 3408 and 6and 4 in it
     
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  4. May 8, 2014 #3
    Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    You're probably righty about the model distinction. Most people refer to the short hood as an A and the long hood as a long hood.
    I don't spend much time thinking about it.
     
    Freightlinerbob, May 8, 2014
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  5. May 9, 2014 #4
    JPenn

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    Now that is cool. A classic on more modern underpinnings. Very nice....
     
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  7. May 9, 2014 #5
    VisionLogistics

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    Mercedes??

    Where's the facepalm button.
     
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  8. May 9, 2014 #6
    201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Thank goodness this is America. You can have a 238 Detroit in a "Crackerbox GMC" if that's your thing. Me, 359 Pete.
     
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  9. May 9, 2014 #7
    blanco

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    maybe benz paid for engine and installation.. free advertising.

    Personally, I would not pay to get this type of conversion.
     
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  10. May 9, 2014 #8
    Semi Crazy

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    That looks like a small engine. Is it a modern Merc or an older one, like out of a 20 year old box truck?

    At least the sleeper ain't from a Pete!
     
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  11. May 9, 2014 #9
    Richter

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    My Fl columbia can beet your w900 up a hill and its way more comfy to drive/
     
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  12. May 9, 2014 #10
    Lone Ranger 13

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    The Columbia is a cheap, plastic box. I was not comfy.
     
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