GMC Astro & Peerless Logger question

[evansdad01]

I'm curious if the Peerless Logger will work in it's stowed configuration with the GMC Astro 95 cabover?? I realize it's designed for conventionals.

[Jim B]

Mark Savage built a GMC Astro logger using the AMT Peerless Log Trailer back in the 1970s. There's a picture of it in the stowed position in "Collecting & Building Model Trucks" by Lou Kroack. I've also seen this trailer stowed on the Freightliner COE. So, yes, it should work; though you might have to adjust the headache rack a little.

[mackinac359]

You might need to stretch the frame a bit for the trailer to sit right on the cabover.

COE loggers were used. I've seen photos of Petes, KW's, White-Freightliners, Macks, GMC's, Hayes, etc all COE's, some sleepercab, some non-sleeper. They all had long wheelbases and most had overhanging frame rails aft of the drive axles.

I'd say add an 2 inches (actual length) to the frame between the fuel tanks and the rear suspension and you'll have enough room.

Tim

[Chad]

yes it will work in the stowed position with the sleeper on with no need to extend the frame. I recently built a white frieghtliner as a logger and have put it up on the deck, even with mine being an extended stinger on the trailer it still works in the stowed position.

Chad

[chuckyr]

Bitner made a nice Freightliner logger on this board.

[Modelsbyroni]

I t'll work. Heres a Pete I did bout 7 years ago.

[mistermodel]

it should be fine,but remember loggers were much longer than the east coast wheelbase the gm has