Classic 359 dump helping launch new business

Terry Burgess' 1976 Peterbilt 359 dump truck

Terry Burgess is starting his own rock hauling business with this 1976 Peterbilt 359 dump truck. Burgess, a semi-retired contractor, said he "likes driving trucks at my own pace," adding that he didn't enjoy the pressure put on him when working for other trucking companies. Burgess said he found this "cool old truck," powered by a 350 Cummins with a 10-speed Eaton-Fuller, and everything on it worked but the horn, which he's since replaced.

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