Peterbilt – 359

Brief Description

The 359 was introduced in 1967 and was the flagship of the long hood trucks. It is recognizable by the cut outs in the hood for the air cleaners, and the flat “Corvette Dash”. The 359 was and still is a popular choice for customization. The 359 was phased out in 1987 and was replaced by the 379.

Years produced

1967-1987

Engine options

Cummins

  • NTC Big Cam III (1983-1985)
  • NTC Big Cam IV (1985-1987)
  • 855 (1967-1987)
  • KT450 (1976-1987)

Caterpillar

  • 3406A (1973-1983)
  • 3406B (1983-1987)
  • 1693 (1967-1973)
  • 3408 (1973-1987)

Detroit

  • 6V92 (1974-1987)
  • 8V92 (1974-1987)

Transmission options

Eaton Fuller or Spicer

$13

Axles

Dana-Spicer, Eaton, or Rockwell

$15

Variations

The 359 had an Extended Hood version, with an additional 8″ of hood to accommodate larger engines.

$11