Sounds like an awesome truck!!
I've seen two Kenworth tractors with single rear axle - both had the forward axle removed leaving a long wheel base. Would be hard to remove the rear axle due to the way the brackets are used to mount the two axles. Larry might have more info on this subject.
I do not find the 13'2" height of my truck to be a problem -- heck, some 5th wheel RV's are that high, too!
I do like the shorter wheel base I have - makes it a LOT easier to get around turns, etc in RV parks - State Parks, etc.
To much HP? No such thing! You'll only use the power required anyhow. Shifting will be a learning experence - once you have your truck PRACTICE will take care of any problem.
Let us know of your progress with the Kenworth.
Don
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