'1957 Peterbilt Model 280 This 1957 Peterbilt Model 280 spent its working life in Northern California hauling fresh produce, especially tomatoes, hence the orange color! The truck originally had a Cummins NH-220 engine, 5 speed main and 3 speed auxillary transmissions and a U200 rear axle (5.91 ratio). Currently, the truck has a Cummins NHRS engine, an RTOO-9513 (double overdrive) transmission and an R- 170 rear axle (4.11 ratio). The truck has its original suspension and wheelbase of 174 inches. The Peterbilt Model 280/350 was built from 1949 through 1957 and was known as a High Mount because the hood and radiator were several inches taller than earlier models. It was eventually replaced by the lighter weight Needle- Nose Model 281/351 introduced in 1954 and built through the 1960s. Distinguishing features of the Model 280/350 were skirted front fenders with integrated running boards and a hard nose" grill shell with vertical shutters and 20" diameter fuel tanks with rock guards. I acquired this truck in May of 2002 from Lee Kinzer of Yuba City, California. Lee and his buddy Steve Hunter of Fallon, Nevada traded the truck back and forth several times from 1982 until I bought the truck. Lee and Steve shared in the restoration of the truck. Feel free to climb up into the cab and sit behind the wheel!