evansdad01 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Bitner made a nice Freightliner logger on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I t'll work. Heres a Pete I did bout 7 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 it should be fine,but remember loggers were much longer than the east coast wheelbase the gm has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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