How far back is the California Hauler cab correct?

[Fat Brian]

I'd like to build a 350 Pete and in looking at pictures there seems to be two cabs used, the 40's cab with the square corners on the inside of the windshields and a cab used in the 50's that looks very much like the Unilite cab with thick window gaskets and a prominent drip rail around the cab. Is the Cali Hauler cab close enough to be backdated to a mid fifties model by adding the drip rail and wider gaskets? It doesn't have to be 100% accurate as the truck will be a custom unit but close would be nice.

 

40's cab with square inner windshield corners

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5460/9863690975_700484c333_b.jpg

 

50's cab with wide gaskets and drip rail

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7168/6781679081_d8eef12cd8_z.jpg

 

[lapazleo]

You should be fine. But are resident Peterbilt expert Tim would be able give you better info. You can check out his website at Timstrucks.com he has spotters guides there for most all Peterbilts.

[Fat Brian]

You should be fine. But are resident Peterbilt expert Tim would be able give you better info. You can check out his website at Timstrucks.com he has spotters guides there for most all Peterbilts.

I've been through the spotter guide but it doesn't include the 350 model.

[lapazleo]

Of course the one your'e looking for. Tim should be floating around here somewhere.

[Superpeterbilt]

Ive seen pics of Tim backdating the unilite cab on his photo album. Hopefully he will chime in. I will try to find the pics. 

[Superpeterbilt]

Brian, go to page 5 of Tims workbench gallery and hes got pics of backdating one.

[Fat Brian]

Brian, go to page 5 of Tims workbench gallery and hes got pics of backdating one.

Thanks, Terry. That gives me some guidance.

[leafsprings]

The California Hauler cab will date back to 1961, most obvious sign is no rain gutter above the windshield. 1954 thru 1960  cabs used the rain gutter and thicker windshield gaskets.

[Fat Brian]

The California Hauler cab will date back to 1961, most obvious sign is no rain gutter above the windshield. 1954 thru 1960  cabs used the rain gutter and thicker windshield gaskets.

Great, thank you.