The first new truck I ever drove as a professional driver was a 78 Freightshaker with a 3406B CAT and 15 speed. She would haul the mail and topped out at 92MPH. The guy I worked for was a broker in Mississippi and we hauled chicken to the West Coast and produce back. The speed limit was 55 and we always ran hell bent for election with the CB's and bird dogs working overtime to help us find "Smokey". Rough way to make a living running solo to LA and back once a week.
I remember seeing these as a kid all the time at truck stops during roadtrips back during the 90s. Now you don't really see them. Kind of a sad realization that times have changed and I'm getting older.
Young man, having been in the trucking business for 44 years, I can tell you from experience, those were rough riding, and with today's conventional trucks, they are much better, and less painful to drive. I have driven, a 1978, 1979, and a 1983, cab over Freightliner. They were good dependable trucks, but would beat your back pretty bad. I have also driven, cab over Peterbuilt, KW, International, Ford, Gmc, And Volvo. The GMC, and Ford had the best heaters, even better than KW, AND PETERBUILT. Compared to the other trucks (1977 models) in later years, the heating and A/C got much better as well. Have a wonderful day young man . I'm retired now and glad I am.
So nice to see a lot of these older rigs being resurrected out of mothballs and on the road again. The cost of one repair on these current model computer run trucks will set somebody back a number of mortgage payments while these older trucks can often be self repaired by the owner.
Que cosa mas linda de camion. La verdad esos modelos fueron los mejores de toda la vida en pinta y durabilidad. Siempre añore manejar uno de esos. Bello por donde se lo vea y sobre todo 100% american muscle...!!! El peterbilt es otra joya americana.
I drove one too, It was an 87 Freightliner cabover with the 310 cat and 9 speed. The truck was plain Jane white with spoke wheels and a standard sleeper, single axle and spring ride. I worked for a contractor who ran for Roadway Package System aka FedEx ground now since they were bought by FedEx. Drove from NJ to FL to PA and back to NJ in that thing. The truck was plain Jane strictly business but did have air conditioning which you needed going to Jacksonville during the summer and you wanted to get a good sleep in the sleeper.
Vince J that one would be a T104064 T (Refer to component information label). From ‘89 to ‘94 (I think), Freightliner made a similar model, the A104064 T, which is what you’re talking about. The T104064 T was discontinued in ‘89, along with the other models in the T-series (Ex. T096064 T, T086064 T). The model designation means: Truck, 104” BBC, 6x4, Truck Tractor. The difference between the A-series and the T-series is that the T-series has the windshield separated by the frame, and the A-series windshield is separated by a black strip instead of the frame. Since ‘86, Freightliner, Sterling, American Lafrance, and Western Star have used model designations that use the same nomenclature.
I always thought of all the later coe's, freightliner had the coolest look. ( mid 80s onward) Something about how mid way up on the front of the cab it starts to angle back, too cool.
I've been trucking for 20 years. Nice truck, Like many truckers i have driven many trucks.but to be honest, i never liked cab overs, bounce too much, uncomfortable, to climb in to, but to each there own.
If that old freightShaker was a Black Base and Red and Blue in that paint skeem .Id swear that was my old Rig .. 5X4 and a 1693 Kitty Cat .. she was a freight train slow on the take off .But once she got her Fire Built. She was one Bad little Btch .
Nice Tractor! Here's a question for everyone out there. Does the added weight of the wing actually save fuel due to aerodynamics? Or is it more just to look cool?
@Dude I'm not looking for an argument! But if that's what you want to believe! Hey! who am I to argue with you? I actually thought there might be someone mature enough to answer my question. My mistake! I thought wrong! See Ya!
@@OddBall1958 ive never thought the weight had anything to do with fuel economy , just the aerodynamics of pushing wind over the bulkhead. But they definitely look cool on certain trucks to me..
Ben Britton oh, OK. It’s true that the metal body of the truck would affect how the antennas work and that a vertical position might not necessarily get the best performance.
John Simple they rode rough, very little room if you put over a million miles on one of those you would not want to drive one again except for maybe a local or very short run.
I wish I was the owner of this
cabover truck, it's very nice!
Absolutely stunning truck. Man i wish i could drive it for old time sake
I Drove Mainly Cabovers From 70s and 80s And Loved Driving Them. Cats , 13, 10 speed. Spring suspension. Best Trucks Ever Made. 😍❤💯
The first new truck I ever drove as a professional driver was a 78 Freightshaker with a 3406B CAT and 15 speed. She would haul the mail and topped out at 92MPH. The guy I worked for was a broker in Mississippi and we hauled chicken to the West Coast and produce back. The speed limit was 55 and we always ran hell bent for election with the CB's and bird dogs working overtime to help us find "Smokey". Rough way to make a living running solo to LA and back once a week.
Very nice Freightliner cabover,
Runs good, sound's good,
good condition,love the cab
color's,great truck!
I remember seeing these as a kid all the time at truck stops during roadtrips back during the 90s. Now you don't really see them. Kind of a sad realization that times have changed and I'm getting older.
Young man, having been in the trucking business for 44 years, I can tell you from experience, those were rough riding, and with today's conventional trucks, they are much better, and less painful to drive. I have driven, a 1978, 1979, and a 1983, cab over Freightliner. They were good dependable trucks, but would beat your back pretty bad. I have also driven, cab over Peterbuilt, KW, International, Ford, Gmc, And Volvo. The GMC, and Ford had the best heaters, even better than KW, AND PETERBUILT. Compared to the other trucks (1977 models) in later years, the heating and A/C got much better as well.
Have a wonderful day young man . I'm retired now and glad I am.
Very nice truck I like the old cabovers 💖💖💖
Massive wall of American built steel staring you down! Such a pretty rig! I love the old Freightliners!
I've been a trucker for over 32 years the best trucks I've drove were cabovers
I got a little excited hearing it fire up!
So nice to see a lot of these older rigs being resurrected out of mothballs and on the road again. The cost of one repair on these current model computer run trucks will set somebody back a number of mortgage payments while these older trucks can often be self repaired by the owner.
Made many east coast - west coast trips in one just like this. Would love to take her out for a run. Beautiful truck.
Que cosa mas linda de camion. La verdad esos modelos fueron los mejores de toda la vida en pinta y durabilidad. Siempre añore manejar uno de esos. Bello por donde se lo vea y sobre todo 100% american muscle...!!! El peterbilt es otra joya americana.
Someone knows how to bring an ole Freightliner Cabover back to Life! That's Perfection!!!
Hauled a lot of cows in one just like it I miss them old cab overs
Such a beautiful piece of machinery.
My 1st truck was an '86 cabover just like this with a 310 cat and a 9 speed. I bought it in north Carolina for 9k in 93. I miss that rig...
I drove one too, It was an 87 Freightliner cabover with the 310 cat and 9 speed. The truck was plain Jane white with spoke wheels and a standard sleeper, single axle and spring ride. I worked for a contractor who ran for Roadway Package System aka FedEx ground now since they were bought by FedEx. Drove from NJ to FL to PA and back to NJ in that thing. The truck was plain Jane strictly business but did have air conditioning which you needed going to Jacksonville during the summer and you wanted to get a good sleep in the sleeper.
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I drove cabovers before I love them this is a prime example of what I would get
Nice to look at but rough to drive.
Roughest truck I ever drove in Australia
Have always loved the cabovers.
Your rig looks gorgeous. Envious.
Just love those cab overs you're up in one learned how to drive-in 1 Is cab over's rule
Nice looking cabover shaker
Who needs a Pete. That FLA is my dream ride!
Vince J that one would be a T104064 T (Refer to component information label). From ‘89 to ‘94 (I think), Freightliner made a similar model, the A104064 T, which is what you’re talking about. The T104064 T was discontinued in ‘89, along with the other models in the T-series (Ex. T096064 T, T086064 T). The model designation means: Truck, 104” BBC, 6x4, Truck Tractor. The difference between the A-series and the T-series is that the T-series has the windshield separated by the frame, and the A-series windshield is separated by a black strip instead of the frame. Since ‘86, Freightliner, Sterling, American Lafrance, and Western Star have used model designations that use the same nomenclature.
Sweet looking ride...love cabovers!🥰 Looks like a Cat engine there...none better!🤩 Nice paint. I have a cabover IH from Walmart.😍
There's a standard 2x4 COE and a wrecker like this one I see driving around town. Always makes my day when I see em.
Oh that’s a beautiful engine start of that ol’ CAT
Such a beautiful truck and great sounding caterpillar
That 87 Freightliner cabover with CAT and 9 speed trans . Can blow the doors off the new 680 KW Automatic transmission new wave Truck.
I always thought of all the later coe's, freightliner had the coolest look. ( mid 80s onward) Something about how mid way up on the front of the cab it starts to angle back, too cool.
Yes, I think you are right. Close second goes to those KW K100's with the stand up sleepers.
That definitely sounds like an old Cat. Sweet rig.
That's what trucking was all about. Love that truck!!
Now that's proper!...to bad we just don't see these on the road like before...
Damn that thing is SICK! Wish i had the skill to drive one, I'd love to get that!
I have a old cabover freightliner just like this! Just in rougher condition and black!
You want to sell it man ?
quick slim no way lol. She’ll be sexy when she’s done
@@RyanDutchak no doubt buddy it'll be sweet , good luck and thanks for the come back !
Ooohh! I would love too have this truck, awesome!!😁
Me toooo
Agree👍👍👍👍👍👍
Sweet ass freight shaker.
I love pulling a 53-ft trailer with one of these cabovers taking a load to Yuma from Phoenix
I drove co freight shakers with 903 V8 and Detroit V8 and some 1693 cat's good to see one them still around
That's like looking up Yazmine Bleeth's skirt! It's a real pretty ride.
I've been trucking for 20 years. Nice truck, Like many truckers i have driven many trucks.but to be honest, i never liked cab overs, bounce too much, uncomfortable, to climb in to, but to each there own.
That's a nice freight shaker
I'd buy one of these for another daily driver, wouldn't that be awesome! And play GNR you could be mine from Terminator 2, oh hell yes!!!
Cabovers are the coolest ever
Cabover freight with a kitty makes me happy
She looks and sounds great
Absolutely beautiful!
If that old freightShaker was a Black Base and Red and Blue in that paint skeem .Id swear that was my old Rig .. 5X4 and a 1693 Kitty Cat .. she was a freight train slow on the take off .But once she got her Fire Built. She was one Bad little Btch .
Terminator 2 brought me here :)
VincentTG same
Nice Tractor! Here's a question for everyone out there. Does the added weight of the wing actually save fuel due to aerodynamics? Or is it more just to look cool?
@Dude I'm not looking for an argument! But if that's what you want to believe! Hey! who am I to argue with you? I actually thought there might be someone mature enough to answer my question. My mistake! I thought wrong! See Ya!
@@OddBall1958 ive never thought the weight had anything to do with fuel economy , just the aerodynamics of pushing wind over the bulkhead. But they definitely look cool on certain trucks to me..
Maybe a 1/4 to a 1/2 mile a gallon better
Damn good looking truck I'd like to have that with a s/s spread axle refer trailer behind it
My favorite cab over truck...
I just see me going down the boulevard flatbed strolling
That's sweet I would love to own that 😊
Perfect truck with the perfect engine.
Beautiful cat powered rig
Man that FreightShaker sounds like its got a B model 😺 Cat.
Such a beautiful truck they should bring them back
Yep
Fine ride! I think it would look better without the turbo wing.
My dad taught me how to drive in
A cabover 1978 freightliner
Recuerdo cuando con uno de ese modelo aprendi a manejar🇬🇹💓👌
Even with the wheel base stretched, it's still as long as a standard conventional with sleeper. COES Rule
I would say it has the wheelbase of a conventional day cab
@@TxJacob713 on 2nd look, seems about right.
Beautiful rigg is the interior done? Like to see that interior. Beautiful truck
When truck's were truck's !
Man nice truck
Nice 👌
He’s on his way to fight Megatron
Awesome engine and nice truck!
SWEET!
We called them freight shakers
What was the ones called when Pete,kw,and frtliner merged? I fergawt......
Oh yeah,peterworthshakin
I don't see many cabover semi trux around anymore like I used to a long time ago.
Hey Kevin check out a channel called "Jack's Chrome Shop",
they have a new video out about Freightliner cabovers.
Beautiful truck love capovers
Excuse my ignorance but what is the point of the rooftop spoiler?
It's not a rooftop spoiler it's called a turbo wing to help increase fuel mileage.
The good old days
LOVE IT !!
All the best Sir.
Beautiful
Why are the CB antennas slanted forward? Is there a practical reason, or is it because it makes them look like devil horns?
When the wind bends the antenna goimg down the road
It will stand straight that or his standing wave SWR was low with it set toward .
Ben Britton oh, OK. It’s true that the metal body of the truck would affect how the antennas work and that a vertical position might not necessarily get the best performance.
Ben Britton OK. I thought it was just done for style. They look cool, in any case.
Sweet ride !!
sounds like a 3406b
It's very beautiful...is one of my favorite Truck.
LOVE THAT TRUCK !!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎
Too bad they don't make cabovers anymore.
Real horns!!
Now there's someone who understands antenna theory. Dam, who would sell that?
beautiful rig !
Sweet ride
Badass cabover shaker
Whats the wheel base? Amazing truck by the way
Nice job
That's a sweet ride
Wounding we're it is now?
big and loud snail :)
Why don't they make cabovers anymore?
John
Simple they rode rough, very little room if you put over a million miles on one of those you would not want to drive one again except for maybe a local or very short run.
It's highway ready it missing train Horn's beautiful truck tho👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍
I like that truck 😃
Nice.
Is this an FLA??
Nice rig here
I'd drive a cab over all day every day anywhere for the rest of my days..and put the rest of those trucks to shame
Everyone wants a cabover until they have to run 125k miles a year in one.
Can u tell me what mpg it gets when bobtailing?
Sweet Girl.
Bad ass skillet face
Really nice!!