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Yes, same engine family 240-300. The C 600 was available with the 300.

Thanks Tom! Wasn't aware it existed, even has 223 straight 6. Wow!

A visual in color!

The '54 Ford grill.

IMO, there was some last minute shuffling at AMT when the kit was introduced. IMO, there was a communication breakdown between Ford and AMT. The 534 was only available in the 900 series. This kit is a technically a C 900. 800 and lighter series came with 391's, 361's and 330's. These 3 engines are very similar in appearance to the 390 used in the mid 70's F 350 kits. Another oddity is the photo on the original stake box cover shows the door emblem on above belt line, which was the correct location for '70. The actual kit has the door emblem below the belt line, correct location for '71 +. This leads me to believe the original stake came out before the Metro tractor?

Demand has always been strong for the '60 and '61-'63, but that seems to be 3x the going rate! The 1:1 pickup boom started to take off in '64, what does AMT do?

I prefer the look of the Goodyear tread over the Firestone tread, but the 10-20 tire is just too small. The 11-22 fills up the large Pete fender nicer.

Thanks Bill! Your already on the early style V6 emblems! Very impressive. By the way, your coming soon 55 Chevy pickup hubcaps will work on the 60-61 GMC pickup. Only difference is the Chevy bowtie is replaced with the GMC logo letters.

The 305 V6 was designed for high torque at low rpm. Block was very heavy duty. The exhaust pulses definitely had a unique sound. I believe you still need the 60-61 GMC hood and 60-61 GMC V6 emblems. One of my pet peeves is when detail is destroyed after a re paint. Original photo shows what the hubcaps ( white with dark blue trim) and v6 emblems ( white with red and dark blue trim ) looked like originally, these parts were repainted all white on the Steinbeck restoration.

Great products Bill! Thanks for your help in filling the void in this hobby!!

I believe you must be referring to the '66 F 100 4x4. Yes, the 70 F 100 4x4 would be and excellent choice. The Flareside box would be the only box available at this time. The '66 is practically the same truck as a '67-'72, but with different sheet metal. However, the '65 F 100 4x4 has practically nothing in common with the 70 F 100 4x4 and little in common with the '66 F 100 4x4. '66 top photo, '65 bottom photo.

Has anyone ever back dated the C0 4070 to the original C0 4000 ?

Your F 350 looks great Bill. I was thinking of the same conversion for quite some time. Your inlarged front fender openings look perfect. Will definitely purchase your wheels when they become available! The 1 ton frame would also be a great item if it also becomes available.

Very realistic looking utility truck. Seen hundreds just like it. Many were indeed 3/4 tons and base models with white grills and bumpers! Later model wheel and tire swaps are common on this vintage of truck because many originally came with 2 piece rims which require tubes.

Great job on removing the side moldings! What a difference! Was waiting for the longbed styleside, but may go for the Flareside, after seeing yours.

IMO, your friend probably is referring to the styling. I think Ford, Dodge and GM hit the mark with their retro Mustang, Challenger and Camaro. We want retro styling with modern technology under the cab.

If the body work needed on one of these H series is too much, there is the sibling of the H series , the N series, which is available and is super high quality . The N series also used the straight six Cummins and several other diesel engine offerings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-N-950-1965-1-25-scale-resin-truck-cab-kit/223563303139?hash=item340d6948e3:g:apgAAOSwlmhbNmW~&frcectupt=true

Old thread, but, this one puts the "western" in white western star. Longer frames and disc rear wheels are always an improvement to box stock AMT kit.

Assuming it is a '61 or '62, Ford installed the 180, 195 or 220. In '63 the new 855 cu. in. 250 was offered, the same engine used in the White Freightliner cabovers. Here is a shot of how the straight 6 was installed, at a slight angle for clearance.

I realize it was a cost cutting move to use one mold for everything, but I would be willing to pay more for the flareside or utility box versions without moldings.

The suspense is killing me, lets see what that exhaust pipe is attached to!

Not privey to the sales numbers for Ertl International kits back in the 70's, but IMO, the market for these kits today is much stronger today than it was back then. True for AMT kits as well.

I have the 1978 catalog that shows the transtar II, but does not show the 4070A. I believe this was the first kit was to offer solid Alcoa wheels on the steer axle.

For 1961, Ford only offered three Cummins straight sixes, the 180, 195 and 220. But, sure, a build could be updated to many other powerplants. BTW, the 534 gas engine was also available.

Excellent job! Super realistic representation of an early 60's hauler. Love the attention to factory correct details, especially Custom Cab with white 4 spoke steering wheel, period emblems and mirrors. Many of us would like to see this vehicle covered in resin someday!