The Peterbilt 350 can be considered the precursor to all of the long nose conventionals that followed it. Its swooping fenders, bolted radiator shell and imposing 130″ bumper to back of cab dimension made it a truly majestic king of the highway. It was introduced in 1949 and produced through 1957, with 847 units produced (as well as 387 units of the single axle model 280), overlapping the more familiar and prolific lightweight model 351.
I’ve taken a couple of liberties in this recreation: the single axle model 280 is treated as just a chassis variation, and I’ve limited the transmission selection to those that will work well with the game’s limitations (the model 350 primarily used compound transmissions which aren’t properly supported in ATS).
Helpful Hints:
Pay careful attention when configuring the chassis, engine, and transmission. The standard chassis use double reduction rear axles (Rockwell SLDD) and so only slow ratios are available (4.68 to 5.90). This is best suited to the more ‘vintage’ engine selections (H and early NH engines) by trading off speed for more torque at the wheels. There are also chassis with Stabilaire suspension and SQHD rears (ratios 3.70 to 4.63) which pair well with more recent engines.
Tested on ATS 1.46-1.49
Changelog:
Changelog v1.0.3
– added support for kansas and x23 event rewards
– added support for dlc_michelin interior objects
– added support for dlc_farm_machinery interior objects
– added new transmissions: RTLO-22918B, RTO-15618, RTOO-9513
– rebalanced transmission prices and unlock levels
– fixed reversed weigh pass indicator lights
– added x21 rope light event reward and xmas metallic paints
– adjusted toyseat locator position
Changelog 1.0.2
– fixed filter accessory names
– adjusted desktop config name for better sorting on 1.48
– adapted to 1.48 structure and added dlc support
– added log headache rack accessory
– added panel rear bumper accessories
– added rear cab light accessories
– added more rear fender options
– added support for oklahoma event rewards
v1.0.1
– fixed interior glass specularity
– tweaked interior camera so toyseat accessories can be removed
– fixed incorrect data on NH 220 engine
– air horn sound no longer fades when activated repeatedly (removed unneccessary stop event)
– added more engines: NTC 475, NTC 444, Super 250, PT 270
– fixed inconsistent hood handle colours on PIE skin
– fixed UV mapping of handle on ‘dull’ hood
– added grill accessory variants with open shutters
– added variant of round emblem accessory with trim plate
– fixed some placeholder accessory names
Tell me, please, where can I buy this truck? It is not available either in the Peterbilt showroom or at the modification dealer.