plasticbutcher Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi guy's I am trying to detail a v12 Detroit twin turbo but can't find any good detail pics, if any one can help with pics or a web addy that would be great Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Rick, Great question and one I would wager that quit a few people would like some answers to. Detroit V12 reference material. Hmm! not as easy as some people may think. The 12V71 is not a common sight these days and as for the 12V71TTA its as rare as hens teeth unless you know where to look. We don't have any big 2 stroke Detroits here in Britain. They were used in heavy earthmoving plant and machinery, but due to all the environmental nonesence they have been virtually wiped out. So where to look. You are fortunate that in the USA and Canada there are still a number of the big Detroits working for their living. I like to look through Truckpaper.com, ebay, youtube etc. Type in Detroit 12v71 and see where your search takes you. There is a great deal of material on the internet. Detroits still have a big following. Search under logging trucks, earthmoving machinery, generators etc. But the one item of reference I could not do without is the Detroit Diesel Engine V71 Highway Vehice Service Manual. Check e-bay there was a couple up for grabs yesterday. If you can get to an old truck show you might find a truck with the V12 Detroit. The owners are usually very peased to discuss their baby and like have its photo taken. Join the ATHS (www.aths.org) Join the members discussion forum and post a question for photo's, details etc. Check my photo albums. http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/ Look in the one for the ATHS convention in Hutchinson Kansas 2008 also check my A64B Autocar. Good Luck and Best Wishes Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thank you for the info, it was a big help, this v12 is being put into a 351 ext hood Pete full custom for a friend, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Here's one in an early 1970s KW W925 daycab.I found this beast at the ATHS 2008 convention. I'm not sure if it's an extended hood or not though. I hope the pix are good enough to use for reference if anyone wants to try this project. They were taken with my phone. Driver's side: Passenger's side: The engine is available from SourKraut Edited April 30, 2009 by FlatbedKW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Wow! Ray I never new you were at ATHS convention in Hutchinson last year. I also have some photo's of this KW. I stayed in Witchita during my visit. On the last day of the convention when I was on my way back to Witchita in the late afternoon I stopped at a rest area just south of Hutchinson where Highways 50 and 96 cross (There was a lot of road construction going on then) This KW pulled into the stop to refuel. Driver left it running whilst he filled up. It sounded superb. You could hear it coming about a mile away. I took some photo's of it at Hutch. http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/aths-con...convent-36.html http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/aths-con...convent-37.html http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/aths-con...convent-38.html http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/aths-con...convent-39.html http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/aths-con...convent-40.html It is also on Youtube: I was going to try and get to the ATHS convention this year in Huntsville Alabama but I have other commitments. Best Wishes Dave Bates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I wish I would've known you were there. I was only there on Saturday in the afternoon. It was my first ATHS show. I would love to attend some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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