I really don't know much about these trucks. I uploaded this video for my stepfather. He says you are correct about the Cat motor. I googled 3412 and it sure looks like that one, eh? He said the transmissions in almost all of these big trucks was an Allison 6-speed automatic.
@Wesley Blood cool to know that but by looking at the motor in this "Final Truck" it really appears to be the 3412. I don't know anything about big engines but googling images the 3412 looks pretty much 100% like the one in this truck.
Everything on this truck is just MASSIVELY built. And that sis probably why this company went dead, they made them too well so customers were not repairing them or buying new trucks . Same goes for Haynes.
@crushingvanessa An era gone, yes. But the company is still with us, although they don't manufacture the trucks any more. They're located in New Westminster, BC, just across the railroad tracks from where I live.
@WillieWonka928D I don't know that they don't already have them. When I talked with (name withheld) at the head office about it, I think it was more a matter of being competitive (ie: one has to be able to turn a profit when manufacturing the trucks). He has the blueprints for every truck they've manufactured, going all the way back to (I believe he said) 1949.
Last one😪😪 Pretty Girl!!! I wonder if she is still in use, or parked in a patch of brush like so many 😪 Love kitty CATs!! 3412, hell of a power plant!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
IT's a real shame that a dedicated crew like these guys were shut down because some arsehole got greedy. I haven't seen much of Pacific's hardware, but what I have seen is always built like a Russian tank. Machines like this are pulling road trains full of ore around West Australian mine sites
Maybe this link will answer some of your questions. I really am not an authority on these. I just uploaded the videos for my step father. He actually wrote a nice history of Pacific Trucks and posted many pics and stories on a website that used to be around called Hank's Truck Pictures. Ironically my step dad is also a Hank. Kind of funny. Check this pdf of specs: www.pacifictruckclub.org/file.php?file=tcsP12-W_0000_00_00_1.pdf
Yeah they looked pretty cool for their time. As for cab offset I would have to ask my stepfather about that. He is the Pacific Trucks guru. I just posted the video years ago for him. He told me once but I forget.
@@ScorchinScooter l watched most of the videos on the the last Pacific truck made, they were very interesting Scooter.They showcased how well built and tough their vehicle's were. l come from a trucking family and we are also a proud Western Star family whom have operated their trucks for years. Thank your Grandfather for me Scooter for making you post these wonderful videos. Love Kell xoxo
Kelly my stepfather explained why the cabs are offset. They used a standard size cab on all their trucks and this beast is much wider than the others so to keep all the steering and layout in the cab the same they had to offset it on the frame. It makes sense now. He said many manufacturers do this. I was clueless myself.
Is that a 3412 Cat!? Wow. What transmission
I really don't know much about these trucks. I uploaded this video for my stepfather. He says you are correct about the Cat motor. I googled 3412 and it sure looks like that one, eh?
He said the transmissions in almost all of these big trucks was an Allison 6-speed automatic.
@Wesley Blood cool to know that but by looking at the motor in this "Final Truck" it really appears to be the 3412. I don't know anything about big engines but googling images the 3412 looks pretty much 100% like the one in this truck.
Yeah the 3408 doesn't have double heads like that. It just looks like a bigger 3208.
3412
Man those were some damn tough and good looking trucks!!!
Pacific trucks a unique small hand buliding truck company nice
Always going to be my favorite trucks!
That's really cool
Unbelievable restoration,much time and effort to get the truck in this condition.Credit to all who worked on this.
michael coffey This was not a restoration but more of a final build using last of the parts.
When they last that long, there's no need to build them real fast
Time to cut the BS regulations and bring these wide body trucks back.
Everything on this truck is just MASSIVELY built. And that sis probably why this company went dead, they made them too well so customers were not repairing
them or buying new trucks . Same goes for Haynes.
Great hand made, very good product, congratulations.
@crushingvanessa
An era gone, yes. But the company is still with us, although they don't manufacture the trucks any more. They're located in New Westminster, BC, just across the railroad tracks from where I live.
Beautiful job
@WillieWonka928D
I don't know that they don't already have them. When I talked with (name withheld) at the head office about it, I think it was more a matter of being competitive (ie: one has to be able to turn a profit when manufacturing the trucks).
He has the blueprints for every truck they've manufactured, going all the way back to (I believe he said) 1949.
Whoever did the restoration on this truck, did an absolutely impecable job! Please upload pre-restoration video if you can!
it's not a restoration, it was the fabrication of the last pacific truck.
Last one😪😪
Pretty Girl!!! I wonder if she is still in use, or parked in a patch of brush like so many 😪
Love kitty CATs!! 3412, hell of a power plant!!
Thank you for sharing!!!!!
She is still in working order and has been well maintained. I see this truck on a daily basis :)
IT's a real shame that a dedicated crew like these guys were shut down because some arsehole got greedy. I haven't seen much of Pacific's hardware, but what I have seen is always built like a Russian tank. Machines like this are pulling road trains full of ore around West Australian mine sites
What happen they no longer make this Pacific Truck? I love see how Pacific strong thick like iron things!
How big of motors did pacific truck had? why are they gone? They look like older peterbilt models
Were these built in North Vancouver
any idea if there are enough new spare parts laying around to build a P-16 from scratch?
These guys would have all the parts and info required to build one. www.coastpowertrain.com/pacific_truck/
Are those wheel hubs a planetary gear set up ? I think it mentioned in the other vid it had a 6 speed Allison ? And did it have an auxiliary trans ?
Maybe this link will answer some of your questions. I really am not an authority on these. I just uploaded the videos for my step father. He actually wrote a nice history of Pacific Trucks and posted many pics and stories on a website that used to be around called Hank's Truck Pictures. Ironically my step dad is also a Hank. Kind of funny. Check this pdf of specs: www.pacifictruckclub.org/file.php?file=tcsP12-W_0000_00_00_1.pdf
Yes it's a planetary axle. It has just 6 speed transmission which is shaft driven by a drive line off the flywheel.
The dash and trim look awesome, why did they mount the cabs off to one side????
Yeah they looked pretty cool for their time. As for cab offset I would have to ask my stepfather about that. He is the Pacific Trucks guru. I just posted the video years ago for him. He told me once but I forget.
@@ScorchinScooter l watched most of the videos on the the last Pacific truck made, they were very interesting Scooter.They showcased how well built and tough their vehicle's were. l come from a trucking family and we are also a proud Western Star family whom have operated their trucks for years. Thank your Grandfather for me Scooter for making you post these wonderful videos. Love Kell xoxo
Thanks for the comments! Where are you from? Western Stars are very nice trucks for sure!
Kelly my stepfather explained why the cabs are offset. They used a standard size cab on all their trucks and this beast is much wider than the others so to keep all the steering and layout in the cab the same they had to offset it on the frame. It makes sense now. He said many manufacturers do this. I was clueless myself.
@@ScorchinScooter Australia
why did they off center the cabs?
Same reason mack does it. Better visibility in tight spots. since most of the time you are going around tight corners and hills.