1949 Peterbilt 280 (by default)

1949 Peterbilt 280 in It's Only Money, Movie, 1962

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
Ddey65 ◊ 2010-11-23 04:48	I suspect it's an Autocar, but I don't have much to base my assumption on.
1693power ◊ 2011-01-21 00:18	That is a '50s Peterbilt. That cab style was used throughout the '50s and into '61 or so. This could be several different models with butterfly hood. The mirror brackets are early to mid '50s. It is either a dump truck or a dump transfer, so its gotta be a 3 axle, and as such could be a model 341, 351, or 350. I recognize the paint scheme from a large aggregate or concrete company, but I for the time being can't place it.
lightninboy ◊ 2013-02-14 03:47	1693power wrote That is a '50s Peterbilt. That cab style was used throughout the '50s and into '61 or so. This could be several different models with butterfly hood. The mirror brackets are early to mid '50s. It is either a dump truck or a dump transfer, so its gotta be a 3 axle, and as such could be a model 341, 351, or 350. I recognize the paint scheme from a large aggregate or concrete company, but I for the time being can't place it. Okay, call it a Peterbilt. http://www.flickr.com/photos/46535856@N08/6781679081/
eLMeR ◊ 2016-03-12 01:21	1949-57 280/350 or 1954+ 281/351 ?