Roberts Express memories

Jefferson3000 · Feb 25, 2008

Some of you former Roberts people might especially appreciate this:

Winross Roberts Express Expediter Truck FedEx - eBay (item 190099581153 end time Feb-27-08 11:22:29 PST)

Lawrence · Feb 25, 2008

Just bought it to add to my Expediter Truck Model collection.

Doggie Daddy · Feb 25, 2008

Lawrence said:
Just bought it to add to my Expediter Truck Model collection.

Well can we see some pictures of this collection? DD.

Jefferson3000 · Feb 25, 2008

I actually just bought this one. We're gonna reduce our logo and print on clear backing to decal the sides.

https://www.toytruckstop.com/advanc...sid=46dc9168956afe72d974086e1ec621e5&x=8&y=10

Oh yeah, Lawrence. I wanna see your collection as well. Post some pics.

RichM · Feb 25, 2008

I used to have one in the old Cleveland Browns colors before Caliber took over and changed the colors.

Jefferson3000 · Feb 25, 2008

Rich,

I just sent you a PM.

Tennesseahawk · Feb 25, 2008

Lawrence... were the sleepers really that big compared to the rest of the truck? I seem to remember them being closer to the actual size on the screen.

Jefferson3000 · Feb 25, 2008

That truck sleeper was the "super sleeper" of the day.

Tennesseahawk · Feb 25, 2008

What does that tell ya? Ten more years from now the norm will be 96", and the super sleeper will include a jacuzzi and a Philipino masseuse standard.

Jefferson3000 · Feb 25, 2008

Tennesseahawk said:
What does that tell ya? Ten more years from now the norm will be 96", and the super sleeper will include a jacuzzi and a Philipino masseuse standard.

Can I put a Bow-Flex in mine? Probably need to work off that truckstop cuisine. Heck, we'll just install a shopping mall for my wife.

Jefferson3000 · Feb 28, 2008

Ok, I noticed that the original link I gave is no longer valid. It may be because I (and maybe a few others) bought the trucks this company had in stock, and so it didn't even show as an inventory item.

Well, I got a knock on the door today, and lo and behold, there stood Mr. Brown socks delivering my little truck. So here's a pic of it. There's more to come later. The barn doors open, showing all of the detail of the box, including e-track. The front doors and the hood pop open, showing the details of the cab and engine. The entire top of the sleeper comes off, showing a double bunk, microwave, TV and oak cabinetry.

davekc · Feb 28, 2008

We use to have Ford's and they had a mega sleeper of 36 inches. They made a nice double bunk as one could use the sleeper and the other would lay across the front bench seat.