Pacific trucks in the logging industy

[Hayesno1]

How about this Pacific ready for Work - looks like she just left the factory - owner Thompson Trucking. Summer 2014

 

[Hank R]

That is one very sharp P-12 there, That is very unusual for a off highway truck to have chrome air cleaners. Thanks for the blast from the past. I am guessing in Campbell River.

 

[Hank R]

Hank R, so what's the story behind this build ? Don't know much about the pacific's but wasn't this was after "production" was finished ? Obviously since they took out part of a wall this was the first build in that building ? Can you imagine the costs today building one truck at a time by hand.

Awesome video thanks for posting.

Where is the location ? Vancouver somewhere ?

Thanks

Thanks for looking I was wondering if any one looked at them. Yes this was a special order build, for a mine in Idaho They had a fleet of P-12 Pacific's and one got wrecked and they wanted to keep the fleet the same. So they paid up front and this truck was built in the parts warehouse, The Pacific factory was in North Vancouver. On page 47 of this thread I have posted my Pacific story topic 697 in case you are interested in reading. You-Tube only allows Videos to be a certain length so that is why many parts to it.
Oh yes as of last summer 2013 this fleet of Pacific's was still running every day. They were pulling belly dump trailers. Ask more and myself or others will help you out with information.

 

[Blk prince]

I also looked and was jealous as I have not driven on a public road with areal truck. Only change I would have liked would be to have a 12-71 or even better,a 16-71 under the hood

 

[Hayesno1]

That is one very sharp P-12 there, That is very unusual for a off highway truck to have chrome air cleaners. Thanks for the blast from the past. I am guessing in Campbell River.

Yes it is Campbell River. I went by 2 days later to shoot some more pics but sadly then it was parked behind shop and was behind fence.

 

[big ben]

Hank R,

Really cool videos and even better story behind it ! What happened to the rear diff ? Making not so pleasant noises that it had to be removed and checked ?

Thanks Again

 

[Hank R]

Yes the diff, sounding not good, better to replace before the truck leaves town and keep every one happy. Just wish I could do that road test now, hard to believe that was 19 years ago.

 

[dirty4fun]

Hank R, Might have ben 19 years ago but there are still a lot of them around and with your help and others like you the history will be keep alive. It is to bad I started so late to learn about all of the off road trucks, but with this forestry forum I have learned a lot and made for a very enjoyable vacation to see them in person. Thanks to all that keep this forum alive, it is a great place to come and learn so very much!

 

[diamondtguy]

Just a little add on...Pacific's warehouse was about a block away from the main plant.It was also our rebuild shop for the diffs and transmission that Pacific rebuilt for people.We always had a couple HD mechanics working there altho they are not the guys that put the P-12 together.....Cory

 

[Hank R]

Some more Pacific's from New Zealand, Thanks Mike.

 

[DBDLS]

Thompson Trucking P-12

Yes it is Campbell River. I went by 2 days later to shoot some more pics but sadly then it was parked behind shop and was behind fence.

Yes, Thompson did a most excellent rebuild of the truck. If anyone had been around I'm sure they would have let you in to take photos. They have always been friendly and accommodating.

They just completed a rebuild of their 7280 and it was a top class job. Nice to see an outfit that looks after their equipment.

 

[Hank R]

 

[Hank R]

 

[Hayesno1]

Yes, Thompson did a most excellent rebuild of the truck. If anyone had been around I'm sure they would have let you in to take photos. They have always been friendly and accommodating.

They just completed a rebuild of their 7280 and it was a top class job. Nice to see an outfit that looks after their equipment.

DBDLS; whereever I have been on the Island and asked for permission to take Pictures, people have been very friendly and let me take pictures. They have all replied; Go ahead! Sure take all the time you need. Even a few know my name when I start telling them that I come from Denmark, and I am fond of off highway logging trucks. They reply - You must be Kim! Small World!

 

[Hayesno1]

Pacific P16 owner Olympic Forest Products unit #12. Summer 2014

 

[Hank R]

20 years makes a huge difference to some trucks, the love is gone.

 

[Hank R]

A couple more tired old Pacific trucks in New Zealand.

 

[Hank R]

This Pacific has a great life now, hauling a little water.

 

[Hayesno1]

IPL unit H14 in their shop in Chemanius and what is left of IPL unit #H146 in Chemanius as well. Summer 2014

 

[Hank R]