Chuck Most Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm looking for something that would be correct for a 1952/53-vintage truck in 1:25 scale, 1:24 if that won't pan out. Is there anything out there that would work? Could a fairly common kit engine be backdated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 nh 250 Cummins out of various AMT kits could easily be backdated any resin 6 71 detroit also would work. Early Cummins have different fuel pump and external fuel lines other wise same appearence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 There is a great resin caster from eastern Europe that has begun selling stuff on ebay under the name danmodels, he makes a fifties supercharged Cummins motor that looks unbelieveable but it is a bit spendy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cummins-NHS-600-Supercharger-engine-1-25-scale-resin-kit-/221146227573?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item337d57a375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Check me if I'm wrong, but weren't the majority of Detroit Diesels in the 50's inline engines? That's where Detroit's started in the very late 1930's, inline 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines. I want to think that Vee-block Detroits began appearing in the late 1950's. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 You are correct Art. That resin Cummins is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That resin Cummins is sweet. Yes it is, there is a build thread for some of his parts on Hank's truck forum. He makes some awesome stuff that appears to be worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDA Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Also, Detroits used to be called GM Diesels, if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Correct CDA also called jimmie diesels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckaddict Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Im not sure but i bet the engine out of the linburg dodge l700 wouldnt be a bad alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yeah- I've seen that resin one, but I'm thinking reworking an AMT Cummins might be a bit more financially-feasible route for me! Thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skysoldier46 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 There is a great resin caster from eastern Europe that has begun selling stuff on ebay under the name danmodels, he makes a fifties supercharged Cummins motor that looks unbelieveable but it is a bit spendy. http://www.ebay.com/...=item337d57a375 I bought this engine for $50.00 off eBay and the craftsmanship is awesome! worth the money if you can rob the piggy bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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