Brinks has upped the ante a bit as far as armoured trucks go. Most of the others in the business use pretty basic Ford and Inters or even Freightliners, but Brinks has introduced a Peterbilt in Halifax in recent weeks.
Not wishing to appear to give it too close an inspection, I was able to determine that that the cab has been at least partially connected with the body by means of a box that looks like an A/C unit atop the cab. The moose bar on the front is a nice touch, and the fresh sticker indicates that the truck has not been in service long.
The extra heavy gaskets around the windshield may indicate special glass. The rest of the cab looks standard, but may be lined with armour plate - not for me to ask!
Note the camera peaking out under the visor on the shotgun (sorry, passenger) side windshield.
Pete 2
A nice looking Pete tilt deck operated by Added Touch Towing + Recovery Inc came to the rescue of broken down Bimmer in my neighbourhood the other day.
The 2 man crew and the car owner pushed the car out into street where it was loaded on in short order. The photo (taken by smart phone) holds one interesting detail that I did not see until after I had down loaded it - can you spot it?
Look directly above the right had clearance light and see two more spectators on the balcony.
Pete 3
Peterbilt has a good market share in the low cab forward market, particularly for compactor body refuse haulers. I think twin steers are rare (except in Quebec) , so I was pleased to get this one in Quebec in August.
From the shape of the second axle fender, it appears to be a Simard Suspension conversion.
Pete 4
Another LCF Pete twin steer, but this one has a clearer view of the way ahead.
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