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Thanks, that was the reason I bought the AITM kit. Figured it was easier than trying to modify other kits. I thought I read they used 3, but you can't believe everything you read on the internet!

Thanks I already studied the movie, even trying to look past the wheel wells. Did you notice that the driveshaft was missing when it when over the side? I read where the truck they used for that scene died just before and they pushed it off with a dozer.

Thanks. I've seen a few wrecker bodies fabbed here, not sure I can accomplish that. I was thinking of one of the First Gear 1/25 diecast but they get a good price (still cheaper than the KFS) and I'm not sure I can accomplish in metal what I can with plastic and wood.

I've been looking around for one, they seem rare as hen's teeth. Just curious if anyone has seen one, if so, where? KFS seems to indicated they might make more......some day. Otherwise, are there any other resin kits? Looking for the old school wrecker bodies, Holmes 750's seemed to be the choice of the day. 1/25 scale.

The thing is, you never know with movies. If the engine could be seen below the truck in a shot or two and it's color was "distracting" they could have ordered it painted. Black would be their logical first choice.

Thanks, guess I'll just pick a color. Was looking at engine colors at the show last weekend, wide variety including black.

Getting ready to start AITM's Rubber Duck Mack and was wondering what color the engine would be? I've found a few differences between the trucks used in the movie wrt other items but I never did get a good look at the engine. Thanks

A few shots fromyesterday's annual truck show in Brooklyn, CT. There was a good turnout in spite of some morning drizzle and fog. http://www.pbase.com/baywing/brooklyn18

Thanks, that's not how I would have expected they did it. Looking at my upcoming project, I need more wheelbase so looks like I'll be cutting! Jeff is sending a chassis and I picked up a set of frame rails off flea-bay, have the cab from AIM so I'm on my way.

Nice looking build!

PM replied to, thanks!

Thanks Tom, would you please buy an Autocar Dump?

Trying to remember back 30+ years ago, the frame extensions would make sense. Just trying to eliminate some of the guess-work as these things are getting expensive. Thanks for the replies.

I'm looking for the titled kit for an upcoming project. I see that this truck comes in 4 varieties, tractor, logger, dump and mixer. (Sadly, I had the dump version many years ago and it got beat up so bad I tossed it). As I only need the chassis/drivetrain, I'm wondering if all the versions are the same or do some have shorter frames? (I need a longer frame if such exists). Given the going prices, I may have to use a different donor kit.......

It doesn't say anything on the sign that would answer that, but IIRC, Mack just made the cab/chassis and the body was added later. As far as I know, that's still the case.... A garage in NJ took delivery in Sept 1920 so it might have been in a shop having the body made for a while. I stopped back often, had wanted to talk with the owner but never saw him.

I'm wondering if the current Diamond Reo kit might help with the fenders.........

No, the rear most axle was just for the weight, like a tag axle but not able to raise it. The front tandem was driven, chain drive of course. Hoist weight center appears to be in the middle of the two tandem axles. I was equally amazed by the size of the hook to the right!

On display at Macungie, this is the first tandem AC I've seen.

Looks like an early 1960's. I looked at AITM but nothing close. I saw this yesterday, looks close. It's a 1964 B61 according to the tag. Well, after some research, I'm starting to think the guy may have put B61 on the tag as the show was in Mack country as I'm not finding any references to a Brockway B61.

Spoke with Matt Pfahl this morning at Macungie. Sounds like the current plan is to restore as it appeared as it rolled off the assembly line, ie, no body. Not going to happen anytime soon though.

A couple of shots of the rear axle assembly

I have been told it was a mixer. I found a video from last fall that shows it on the road, running. I have heard that it is going to be restored, not sure if it will remain as a chassis as it was right out of the factory or if they'll put a body on it. Currently in CT. I am hoping it will be at Macungie at the end of the week (after all, it IS Mack country) and will be off the trailer. Was hard to get photos with it sitting up high.

Seen at a local truck show, this is the last Mack B model to roll off the assembly line. I was told the current owner spent a lot of time, money and effort to track it down and buy it. Not sure what the plans are for it, restore or leave as is. All three rear axles are driven.

Amazing work. Mine would not be straight, even with a jig.

I've seen many of his wreckers, he just got a 73 A-Car with hydraulic boom.