L.A. Williams’ 1980 Peterbilt 359

Oct 25, 2019

Updated Nov 8, 2019

L.A. Williams owns this 1980 Peterbilt 359 long hood. The rig is powered by a 3408 Cat with a 15-speed overdrive and 3:70 rears.

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