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[mackinac359]

In-house artists who worked for AMT when they were based in Troy, Michigan. Some of the artwork still exists today in private collections.

Tim

AMT used to have the best box art, I wander who did it?

[lapazleo]

Thanks Tim keep it coming.

[lapazleo]

Great schooling, really! This goes beyond your Spotters Guide, Tim. I wouldn´t mind seeing something like this for some other old Peterbilt types as well. The Bubble Nose Pete, the 351, the 372... I know that no mainstream kits are available for these types. But I would still like to know something more about them.

Perhaps a book on Peterbilt would be a neat project for Tim.

[mackinac359]

This 1972 calender 352 has the short-lived 'scoop' style air conditioner. Forward mounted, has 359 grille screen mesh and the 3 marker lights mounted on the screen. This air conditioner replaced the square box (as in the AMT kit) and was replaced by the sleeker low-profile box made by Kysor for Peterbilt.

[mackinac359]

This brochure photo shows the cab mounted exhaust that AMT was trying to go for - note the correct locations of the mounts. The top of the muffler is level with the top of the cab. Such mounts could be made from bits of plastic. The lower pipe needs the 'bell' fabricated for the top pipe to sit in.

Note that this 352 has the low profile roof air conditioner.

[jekylljr]

great info tim
great ole school pics

[drinkone2]

This brochure photo shows the cab mounted exhaust that AMT was trying to go for - note the correct locations of the mounts. The top of the muffler is level with the top of the cab. Such mounts could be made from bits of plastic. The lower pipe needs the 'bell' fabricated for the top pipe to sit in.

Note that this 352 has the low profile roof air conditioner.

Tim, When did they stop using the cab mounted exhaust? I always found this setup interesting, especially when they were mounted in the recessed corners of the cab (possibly to save space on length laws)?

[mackinac359]

Cab mounted continued as an option even on the 362. A slightly different set-up than the 352. Recessed exhaust (into the corners to allow for more frame clearance back of cab) was always cab mounted.

Tim

Tim, When did they stop using the cab mounted exhaust? I always found this setup interesting, especially when they were mounted in the recessed corners of the cab (possibly to save space on length laws)?

[mackinac359]

This brochure scan isn't a good example - the exhaust is recessed into the corners of the cab, allowing for more clearance
between the cab and the trailer or body. The cab side is cut straight, the back of cab still has the taper.

[bandit1]

with know all this stuff Tim...you ever think of writing a book on it?

[ewaskew]

Tim I have said it before in other topics your in.
You are the Peterbilt man.
How about posting your link to your site on here for those who haven't seen how many cool correct ways that you can build a Pete.
Great photos here for anyone that wants to build a correct 352

[bandit1]

Tim I have said it before in other topics your in.
You are the Peterbilt man.
How about posting your link to your site on here for those who haven't seen how many cool correct ways that you can build a Pete.
Great photos here for anyone that wants to build a correct 352

You dont have to tim...his website is below

www.timstrucks.com

[ewaskew]

You dont have to tim...his website is below

www.timstrucks.com

Yea your right I missed that Earl

[truckman1981]

Chris, The Pete in your photo is a '76 or newer. Lower door handles, rounded top battery box, 2 air tanks under the box, longer grab handle.

The paint scheme has no name (Peterbilt used numbers), but this design was drawn by Winslow Moore for a factory show truck back in '72/74. It also became "The Patriot" paintscheme for the Peterbilt bicentenial package - in red white and blue, of course. Check with Jerry at www.modeltruckin.com for this stripe.

Tim



October is the current information.


Tim

Thanks Tim!!

Jerry do you offer these? If not can you??

Thanks!

[Michigan Madman]

Sorry for dredging up an old thread (or not!), but I was wondering what year Pete started using the larger Red Oval on the 352, as the Round2 reissue includes both the smaller and larger size ovals on the decal sheet.

 

I just picked up this kit, and I would consider both of Tim's articles on it in MC and this thread required reading to anyone who wants to take a shot at this kit.

[CDA]

While this thread IS up, why did Peterbilt put the intake through the cab, instead of behind it?

[Truck parts]

Thanks for the great information on the petes