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This is my new project. It's going to be an early Brockway 457. I'm using the R-model left-overs from the U-model build. The rear suspension is walker beam from the Louisville kit and the differentials are out of the junk box from an old IH 4200. I know that a Brockway would not have had a Mack front axle, but this one will. Power will be 6-71 Detroit. Cab is from A.I.T.M..

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Very nice sled dog ! I've always liked the 457 version of these trucks , something about the roof line and cab shape just looks good to me. 

Could I pester ya for a pic of your cab hinges ? I always struggle making them work

Keep up the great work 

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On 3/19/2019 at 8:56 PM, gotnitro? said:

Very nice sled dog ! I've always liked the 457 version of these trucks , something about the roof line and cab shape just looks good to me. 

Could I pester ya for a pic of your cab hinges ? I always struggle making them work

Keep up the great work 

Thanks guys!

I hardly ever use AMT hinges because they are designed backward in such a way that if you don't leave a large gap between the cab or hood and the bumper that you will have very little tilt room. I usually use dollhouse door hinges from Hobby Lobby cut in half on almost all hoods and about half the cabovers. On this one the reference pictures led me another way.

Here is the real truck:

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Here is the one shown on Dave's website:

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So I made a very simple hinge based on these pictures:

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I just slide a pin through which makes the cab easy to remove. I did a similar setup on my H-Model Mack and my 7400 White.

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Thanks guys!!

On 3/22/2019 at 5:35 AM, drinkone2 said:

Nice work so far Brian, great modeling subject too. I've been wanting one but Dave hasn't offered this one for a while. That 6-71 looks right at home in there.

When I got this one Dave said it was his last one.

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