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A few more pictures of the truck Stu posted. Looks like the trucks could have been ordered at the same time but too many differences to be the same exact truck. The one Stu posted doesn't have the lights on top of the fenders, the dent in the panel above the grill and the bumper, while it has some of the same brackets it different. While all of these could have been altered through the years Stu's looks like it has the original finish and I doubt anyone has done much work to it once it was pulled out of service.
I'd bet that belt set up caused more trouble than it was worth. It was probably a beast to set up and when the belt stretched and slipped and became useless, not to mention all of the debris that probably got caught between the belt and the grooves it rode in. Also, I wonder how wide the "pullies" were. You'd have to make sure there was enough space so the belt wouldn't rub the tires.
I'd bet that belt set up caused more trouble than it was worth. It was probably a beast to set up and when the belt stretched and slipped and became useless, not to mention all of the debris that probably got caught between the belt and the grooves it rode in. Also, I wonder how wide the "pullies" were. You'd have to make sure there was enough space so the belt wouldn't rub the tires.
IIRC the belt was about two inches wide. You had to be careful about matching tread diameters otherwise you could smoke a belt in short order. Only the cheapskates bought this setup being as there was only around a $1k difference between a twin screw. Rocks caught between the duals would wipe them out. Was told by mechanics they were a PITA to change. I only sold one truck with this setup.
I'm guessing some kind of aircraft tug?
Shoot, the thing has 8 lug axles, I'll bet the ride quality is just like a big old mid 70's Lincoln....NOT
Looking at all the lighting on the cab roof, and considering the surrounding environment, I'm going to say snow plow or snow pusher. Even with 1,500 lbs. of plow hanging off the front it'll never ride like a Lincoln.
Looking at all the lighting on the cab roof, and considering the surrounding environment, I'm going to say snow plow or snow pusher. Even with 1,500 lbs. of plow hanging off the front it'll never ride like a Lincoln.
I think the current owner added the lights, horn, etc for bling.
I think the current owner added the lights, horn, etc for bling.
I'm referring to the chrome forward facing headlights on the roof. There's two of them. But you could be correct.
The single oversize tires also supports snow duty but I'm only speculating.............
So, would there be any driveline at all, or is it a direct connection to the tranny?
if it is a direct connection (or maybe just a CV type joint) then I would guess that it doesn't have any rear suspension at all. (the ride just gets better and better)
It could be like the big rigs where the cab is isolated from the chassis, usually by air bags, but nah, I don't think so. You'd need a kidney belt to drive that thing.
