1992 Peterbilt Transporter 4-Car

1992 Peterbilt Transporter

VIN: 1XPDDR9X3ND606871

Purchased in 1998 by Canepa Concept Transporters, this rig was a ground up conversion of an excellent, one owner Peterbilt truck with 500k miles. The rig was stripped down, the frame stretched to a wheelbase of 280 inches, new high-speed rear ends installed and then the rebuilding began.

The engine received a new camshaft and full service, the transmission was rebuilt, and the Jake brake refurbished. A new van body was installed and outfitted as a 4-car transporter to an extremely high level of finish. No expense was spared inside or out: A/C and heat in both the sleeper front and the van rear; air compressor system, high output diesel generator, full electrical 110v and 220v; lighting and tent system; reinforced roof with a 30 person capacity. The list goes on and on. Bruce Canepa then finished off the design with custom body panels and a show quality black paint job leaving the truck considerably more aerodynamic and certainly more attractive.

Don Orosco has owned the vehicle since its build. In that time it has logged only 112k miles, was regularly maintained, and has always been stored indoors.

The construction detailing of this rig is of the highest quality.  To build such a truck today would cost in excess of $400k. This custom 4-car transporter presents tremendous value for the money.

Don says of this amazing rig: "Of the four transporters I have owned and used over the past thirty years, this is undoubtedly the easiest to use and most user friendly." 

Key features:

• 3406 Caterpillar 425 HP diesel engine
• Jake brake and thirteen speed gearbox
• Dual rear axles with high speed rear end drive ratios to facilitate high speed running. Both rear axles drive
• Alcoa aluminum truck wheels throughout with low mile tires mounted
• Air ride system with adjustable height
• Body is entirely sheathed in .090 aluminum
• Stainless steel, under body, parts storage pullout compartments
• Built in, quick release air couplers throughout
• 6000 pound rated lift gate
• Internal, electrically operated, hydraulic lift gate for aft car position
• Air conditioned/ heated box van area
• Fully re-upholstered cab and in-cab bunk bed
• Stowable work bench with vice
• Complete Concept awning, with fully enclosed side panels
• Flush mounted "E" track anchoring system the entire length of the floor
• Large, reinforced, roof mounted, observation deck with fold out stainless steel railings and tent roof.  Stainless steel stair system for access to observation deck
• High output, 20Kw, under body water-cooled diesel generator with automatic switch gear with 1680 hours of running time to date
• Interior ramping to accommodate four vehicles
• On board, quick recovery air compressor automatically tied to under bed diesel generator through switch gear capable of keeping up with the demands of any air tools, impact wrenches, etc.
• Plug in, outside, high intensity lights for loading and under tent operations

Build Details:

Mechanical Refurbishment by Diesel Performance:

• New rear ends
• New cam shaft
• New heater
• Frame stretch
• Transmission refurbishment
• Jake brake refurbishment

Aircraft Side Access Door:

• 32" x 84" opening size
• Spring assist open and closing
• 10 ga. formed structural steel perimeter door frame inside trailer wall
• 10 ga. formed steel header inside trailer wall below top rail
• Structural reinforcements added to crossmembers and floor in door area
• Composite door construction
• Rivetless exterior construction
• Lightweight 2 piece 14 ga. formed steel door structure
• .090 5052 rivetless aluminum exterior panel: unpainted
• .125 5052 custom formed aluminum stairs / interior panel with non-skid tape applied on step surface
• All steel surfaces primered for rust prevention
• Recessed polished stainless steel positive latching lockable door latch with concealed hardware
• Long lasting corner mounted door seal
• Stainless steel piano hinge with internal compression seal
• Removable polished stainless steel round tube handrail
• Stainless steel trim around door for water deflection

Box-Van Belly Box Package:

• Painted gray 14 ga. steel frame construction
• Polished 16 ga. 304 #8 stainless steel belly box doors
• 2 polished stainless steel T-handle lockable latches per door
• 2 gas springs per door: to hold doors open
• Full length vinyl covered stainless steel piano hinge on each door
• 1 custom Lista ST-600 cabinet mounted in curbside middle box

Belly Box Drawers:

• 14 ga. stainless steel construction
• Fully rollerized movement
• Positive latches
• One located in front box on curbside
• Double stack located in rear box on curbside
• One located in middle box on roadside

Box-van Trim Package:

• Custom front transition panels
• Custom hoop fenders with stainless steel filler panels and steel structural support frame
• Fenderwell area primered painted and undercoated

Air Compressor Package:

• 5 1/2 hp air compressor
• 20 gallon tank
• 15 amps @ 230V running
• 1 quick disconnect air coupler at compressor
• 1 quick disconnect air coupler inside rear belly box on roadside
• 3 quick disconnect air couplers inside box
• 2 quick disconnect air couplers inside of curbside belly boxes: 1 front, 1 rear
• Custom compartment under rear truck frame

Generator Package:

• 20 kW water cooled generator
• 83 amps @ 220V
• Custom installation in roadside front belly box
• Generator mounted on 4 independent isolation mounts
• Generator exhaust exits under truck on roadside
• Generator fuel supplied by existing tractor tanks
• All electrical connections to main electrical panel
• Self-contained 12V starting system
• Optional "fail-safe" back-up starting system using truck batteries
• Remote gauge panel and wiring: gauge panel mounted next to main electrical panel
• Belly box lined with sound suppression material
• Super silencer muffler package

A/C Package:

• Ductless A/C system
• Condenser mounted in custom steel frame enclosure mounted on front wall box
• Evaporator mounted on interior of front box wall
• Capacity (BTU/h): 16,500 cooling; 18,000 heat: 8.1/8.1 amps
• Custom compartment under rear truck frame with tail plate for service access

Interior Second Level Hydraulic Deck:

• 3,500 capacity
• Lightweight steel frame platform
• Smooth aluminum load surface
• Pre-painted aluminum on underside of platform
• 4 hyd. cylinders: 1 at each corner
• 4 support/slide posts: 1 at each corner
• 4 chrome plated pin stops: 1 for each hyd. support posts
• 2 rows surface mounted E-track: 24" apart on center
• Polished stainless steel perimeter trim

6,000 lbs. Hydraulic Liftgate:

• 3/16" 6061-T6 5 bar aluminum tread bright load surface: 144" long
• Custom steel platform frame construction
• Rivetless 16 ga. 304 #8 polished stainless exterior skin
• 6 recessed polished stainless steel taillights
• 29" aluminum flip-over transition ramp
• 1/4" 6061-T6 aluminum flip-over transition
• Greaseless slide tubes
• Fold-out polished 304 #8 stainless steel corners covers with painted stainless steel transition panels and hinges
• One 12 volt DC and one 220 volt AC motor for hydraulic operation mounted in roadside belly box
• 3 group 27 12 volt batteries
• Battery charger
• Charge line from tractor alternator
• Rollers at rear lower liftgate slide tubes to assist in dragging
• Liftgate slide tube clearance raised by 2" to increase clearance
• Operating control box with extension cord
• Provisions for 2 license plates with lights
• Chain covers
• Nickel plated chain hardware
• 2 nickel plated pins to secure liftgate at a height of 7' 0" clear under platform to ground

Interior 2^nd Level  Adjustable Decking: approx. 16':

• 3500 lbs. capacity
• Custom lightweight composite deck configuration (steel and aluminum frame construction)
• 1/8" aluminum load surface with 1 row flush mounted E-track
• Natural aluminum surface
• Removable chrome plated load bars
• Adjustable in 4" increments

Electrical Package:

• 100 amp service panel
• 6 corner mount florescent lights
• 2 recessed fluorescent lights under interior hyd. deck
• 6 wall mounted 12 volt courtesy lights above main floor
• 6 wall mounted 12 volt courtesy lights above second level deck
• 2 500 watt quartz load lights
• 6 500 watt T-slot mounted exterior quartz lights: 3 per side
• 4 exterior 110 volt duplex outlets: 2 per side
• 3 interior 110 volt duplex outlets
• 4 ceiling mounted 12 volt lights
• Main electrical panel mounted in front of side access door
• 50 amp shore power plug
• Shore power pig-tail cord
• Manual transfer-switch

Modular Workbenches:

• 2 57" long x 24: deep aluminum frame modular workbenches
• 2 T-slot mounts and 2 quick release push pins per bench
• 2 positions per bench for st-up: 1 interior, 1 exterior

Observation Deck with Canopy:

• 15' long x width of trailer
• Mounted on rear of box
• 5 bar 6061-T6 aluminum diamond plate walk on surface
• Polished stainless steel round tube folding handrails / canopy frame
• Billet aluminum pivot knuckles with over rotation stops
• White 5 oz. Dacron sail cloth canopy
• 2 purpose built custom aluminum ladders with polished stainless round tube handrails: 1 ladder from ground to liftgate, 1 ladder from liftgate to top of truck

Awning Package:

• 20' projection x 40' long
• 5 rafter pole system
• Custom frame with integral extension to extend awning to front of tractor cab
• Lightweight anodized aluminum frame
• Quick release spinnaker end rafter poles
• Adjustable height bases at each vertical pole
• 2 spring adjustable poles at frame to truck connection points
• All ground poles formed low profile 5 bar aluminum tread plate ramps
• White 5 oz. Dacron sail cloth fully enclosed canopy
• Easy install canvas system
• White 5 oz. Dacron detachable / roll-up side walls with black soil skirt
• 2 awning side wall / observation deck canopy storage bag
• 1 main canopy tube style bag
• Aluminum rafter pole storage bracket system

Interior Lining Package:

• Insulation between roof bows
• .050 pre-painted white aluminum lining on ceiling
• Wilsonart high pressure laminate in Fashion Grey #D381-60 applied to 1/4" plywood substrate between logistical posts
• AMTICO European five bar tread plate (silver) commercial vinyl tiles with black vinyl cove base around perimeter