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We spotted this amazing truck shared by a fellow named Jeremy D. George to the Historical Truck Society, and since he’s getting the word out that this one-of-a-kind ride is now on the road after a big customization job, we thought we’d spread the word too.
As he said, “My friend Tim has finally finished his custom C-70 Chevy build, and is reaping the rewards of driving it. I took these at our local ice cream shop cruise-in. 2800RPM 4-53T Detroit Diesel, Jake brake, 20 spd Clark/Spicer two-club combo twisting a 2.90 geared diff, custom suspension F&R, custom bed, custom interior….. Built as a tribute to their daughter that they tragically lost a few years ago.”
Nice work Tim!
Why are cabovers so popular in Europe?
Cabovers used to be a lot more common in North America, but nowadays most new cabovers we see are on the streets of Europe and Asia. The reason cabovers are used differently in Europe actually has a few causes.
The reason isn’t just looks. It seems that people in North America generally think cabover semi trucks, particularly custom cabover semis like the freightliner, peterbilt, kenworth cabovers we’ve featured here a few times. People basically seem to like the looks.
Safety is a big reason. Cabovers are notorious for causing drivers to be “first one at the scene” of an accident. There is no hood to protect drivers.
But in Europe cabovers are still popular for transport – more popular than in North America – in other parts of the world, partially because there are different length regulations for vehicles, and cabovers make more economic sense to owner operators and transport companies.
You can find more cabover stuff in our vehicle directory, where we’ve indexed them and a bunch of other customizers, builders, companies, dealers, and you name it. For more cabover trucks, click here.
The amazing long cab COE featured here is the photography work of Michael Cereghino.
Why Did Cabovers Disappear?
Why no cabover trucks on the road anymore? Well, there are a few reasons.
One is looks. It seems that while people generally think cabover semi trucks, particularly custom cabover semis like the freightliner, peterbilt, kenworth cabovers we’ve featured here a few times, look cool, the impression of cabover vans and trucks isn’t so universally positive. However, there are still a lot of people who think vans and trucks also look cool as cabovers. I mean pickup trucks.
Safety is another reason. Cabovers are notorious for causing drivers to be “first one at the scene” of an accident. There is no hood to protect drivers.
However, cabovers are still popular – more popular than in North America – in other parts of the world, partially because in some places like Europe, there are different length regulations for vehicles, and cabovers make more economic sense to owner operators and transport companies.
You can find more cabover stuff in our vehicle directory, where we’ve indexed them and a bunch of other customizers, builders, companies, dealers, and you name it. For more cabover trucks, click here.
