1947 Peterbuilt

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  3. rolls canardly

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    I even think I mis-dated it; it's a 1946. Was told not many exist.
    Apparently the origin of the company's names is - -
    it is a truck that Peter built.
    Anyone that can confirm is welcome to educate me
    on this piece of history.
     
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    very nice. where did you find that at. looks to be in great shape
     
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    T.A. Peterman was the name of the founder.
     
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    Location is super top secret, but I did take more pictures.
    Apparently it's a Model 350, and Wow,
    Except for a new layer of dust, it's super clean,
    all original, and ready to run, on 6 new Michelins.
    Wheels + tires are the only thing not bone stock.
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    wow . that rig is in incredible shape. do you know any story behind it?
     
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    Shouldn't have even shared the pix, but it's just too pretty.
    The back story is private, unfortunately, but there are
    only several known surviving, and less than 50? made.
    I was just blown away; "wanna see a nice old truck?"
    I was expecting to be shown an old rat bag on flat tires.
    You could check the oil, thump the tires, and drive 1000 mi.
    This things positively a museum piece. Scary nice.
     
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