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In the early 1920s, Gerstenslager changed from production of buggies, surreys and wagons to van bodies and special truck bodies. After World War II , Gerstenslager began producing custom-built mobile units such as Bookmobiles, fire rescue vehicles, dental units, canteens, mobile X-ray units, mobile hospitals, as well as mobile television units ...
The 49X is also a vocational truck, that is a bit more heavy duty and has more customizability. The 49X is available as a standard semi and extra attachments can be added. The 49x is available in multiple cab configurations, including day cab, 36″ sleeper, 48″ sleeper, 60″ sleeper and 72″ sleeper.
Custom truck sleepers vary in size in modern trucks from 36 in (914 mm) to the massive 230 in (5,842 mm). Custom sleepers come equipped with many of the amenities of modern RVs . By 2000, approximately 70% of new trucks manufactured in the US included sleeper berths.
Mack Pinnacle CXU613 sleeper cab. The Pinnacle is a long-hood conventional semi-tractor. Designed for local and regional use it usually has a day-cab but five sleepers, from a 48 inches (1,200 mm) flat top to a 70 inches (1,800 mm) hi-rise, are available. Roof fairing, side shields, and skirts aerodynamic aids are offered.
In 1978, Peterbilt's engineers were tasked with making a bigger sleeper. They designed the 63" sleeper with rounded doors and a walk-through from the cab. The sleeper debuted on a 359-127" and can be seen in the 1978 brochure "Best in Class". This truck also featured the first set of rectangular headlamps.
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Freightliner Manufacturing, founded by CF as Freightways Manufacturing in 1939 was a key to CF's early success. To begin with, Freightliner only built equipment for CF but in 1951 the company contracted Ohio-based White Motor Company to market and sell the excess trucks that CF didn't need, as it expanded, [1] creating the White/Freightliner ...
A one-ton truck will carry more than a 3/4 ton truck, which in turn will carry more than a 1/2 ton truck. There is a significant frame difference between a 1/2 ton truck and a 3/4 truck. The frames on a 3/4-ton and 1-ton truck are essentially identical, Only the suspension and axles tend to vary, as the 1-ton has dual rear wheels available.