What year did Peterbilt make the 351?

Peterbilt introduces the Model 350 in the late 1940s, later updated to feature the unique bubble-nose, cab-over-engine design. Meanwhile, the Model 351 is introduced in 1954, beginning the longest production run in company history.

What are the different models of Peterbilt?

Peterbilt Models 365 and 367 Trucks. Peterbilt’s incomparable lineup includes the On-Highway Model 579 and the iconic Model 389, Vocational Models 567, 520, 367 and 365, and Medium-Duty Models 548, 537, 536, 535, plus the ever-popular Model 220.

What is the oldest Peterbilt truck?

1939 Model 260
The oldest known complete and operable Peterbilt, a 1939 Model 260 — just one of 15 built by the truck maker that year — is currently on display at Peterbilt’s facility in Denton, Texas. But the rig hasn’t always had such top-notch treatment: Nearly 20 years ago, it sat in an Arizona desert, neglected and inoperable.

What year did Peterbilt make the needle nose?

History. The Peterbilt 281 emerged from Peterbilt’s assembly plant in Oakland, California in 1954. It earned the nickname “Needlenose” from its narrow nose and butterfly hood, popular with truckers for ease of engine access and superior visibility.

What is the difference between a Peterbilt 378 and 379?

thankyou. I’ve been told the only difference is the 378 has a fiberglass hood while the 379 has a aluminum hood. The major difference is the 8 and 9 on the model #’s. Other than the hoods being made out of different materials, they are basically the same trucks, Depends how they are spec’d.

Whats better Peterbilt 379 or 389?

Though the differences between the two trucks may seem minute, the difference is tangible to a knowledgeable driver. With the new longer length, the lighter weight, the improved headlights, and new technologies, the 389 is an impressively enhanced 379.

What’s the difference between a Peterbilt 359 and 379?

The 379 is the successor of 359. Overall, the differences of the Peterbilt 359 and 379 are more on designs, placement of its components, and dimension. But it’s noteworthy that a 379 is a lot wider and bigger; hence a big guy driver will feel more comfortable and safer than the 359.

What is the difference between a 351 and a 358 Peterbilt?

The 341 was a short hood 351 at 113″ BBC. The 341 was built until 1972. The model 358 was developed in 1965 and was the first Peterbilt tilt hood. The 358 was a 351 with a tilting hood. The grille shell attached to the hood cleared the radiator where the radiator was the grille on 351. 358 was available only as a 119″ BBC.

What kind of Hood does a Peterbilt 358 have?

The model 358 was developed in 1965 and was the first Peterbilt tilt hood. The 358 was a 351 with a tilting hood. The grille shell attached to the hood cleared the radiator where the radiator was the grille on 351. 358 was available only as a 119″ BBC. Aluminum at first and a fiberglass hood was available later.

What replaced the Peterbilt 359?

Replaced Model 359 as flagship Peterbilt conventional. In design change from 359, turn signals moved from fenders to (rectangular) headlamps 379X was a special edition of the 379. there were roughly 1-2000 of them produced. In design change from 359, turn signals moved from fenders to (rectangular) headlamps 2007-???

When did the Peterbilt 364 come out?

First Peterbilt model line, evolved from a Fageol design. 28 Model 364s produced for the US Navy (1942). Butterfly-type hood with cycle-style fenders. Vertical shutters on grille