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11.When Henry had heavies. A 1974 Ford WT9000 leads a line-up of
classic cab-overs, including a Freightliner FLB. Mid-America this
year was as much about old bangers as it was about the new
breed.12.Dashing Dodge. 1975 Dodge Big Horn. Apparently, only 261 were
ever made between 1973 and 1975, with this unit powered by a
350 Small Cam Cummins running through a 13-speed shifter into
Rockwell rears. Vision through that narrow windscreen over that
huge expanse of hood must’ve been something of a challenge.13.Flashbacks to when cab-overs were common in the US. A 1979
Kenworth K100 Aerodyne and corporate partner, a 1985 Peterbilt- Personally, I think American truck operators would be blown
away to see what Kenworth’s Australian designers have achieved
with the K200.
14.Driving the message. With US demand for trucks and transport
on the boil, the pressure is on to attract good drivers and
owner-drivers. Mid-America had plenty of outfits and agents
promoting solid returns for owner-operators and drivers alike.15.While some Australian commentators seem to think airbag front
suspensions are something new and largely the preserve of
continental brands, the fact is they’ve been available in one form
or another in the US for many decades. For its part, Hendrickson
was keen to promote the fact that its Airtek NXT front
suspension plays its part in making Freightliner Cascadia
America’s top-selling Class 8 truck.