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Now that's different!

The AMT T600 is the W925, frame, drive train, enterior, modified for the shape of the T600 molds. It has the 5x4, and 2 sticks. The Mack ias a Maxidyne/ Maxitourqe match up. The maxidyne was state of the art. You could get max hp, in any gear at around 1200rpm. They developed the Maxitorque, with only 5 speeds, because the engine was so efficient. (in a nutshell) NOW, my Dad drove an old DM that had a Maxitorque 5x2. Was for heavy duty work, Had low Direct, and reverse. If on the low side, you could get out and walk faster than the truck would go. Couldn't use it like a normal 10spd. Making any sense!?

The Quadruplex (5x4) was all in the same transmission. It was actually only 18 spd's. You couldn't use compund low, or direct in high gear. The newer transmissions replaced the dulex, riplex, and the fore mentioned quad wit the use of the high low switch, and the button to split the high side gears in the 13- 18 spds. The R model from AMT is a 5spd Maxitourque. You could use the trans from the Ertl Mack DM-600, or DM-800, as I believe they are the Duplex (10 spd). The Other makers, ther used to be a few, had two separate transmissions like mentioned in the KW kits. 5x4, 4x3, an so on. Fuller and spicer are the only ones i am really familiar with.

You can get pretty much any engine, I-6 V8, V12 with any engine. CAn even strap a 13spd fuller to a Mack engine. What ever you want, a 7spd, althe way to 18, It's what ever the company/ owner wants. Get really crazy, get an 18 spd, with a 4spd spicer. The posibilities are endless!!!! May need to work with the bolt pattern alittle, but anything is do-able!

Love it! Dad drove an old Diamod Reo mixer in the late 70's early 80's Had the old white cab with the little windows, not the "family cab"

Was Stationed there for 2 yrs! It is really accurate!! Never saw a DM logger but this is the fun of Modeling!! I did get a cracked windshield as part of my PCS award!!

Wow! They didn't put a sleeper in that reissue!?

Thanks Dave! My beloved LHS always orders 2 of what ever truck model is re-issued, and now your 1/25 jewels!! They get one for me, and 1 for the shelf! I am deployed, so there's no rush. They will have a cornicopia of trucks waiting when I get back! Last time when I came hiome, I was happy to see the Lonestar! So, thanks again. What ever you guys have up your sleeve next, I'll be patiently standing by!!

Did the fleet trucks run on 24" wheels back then!? I believe they were mostly 20". If this photo came from Hanks Truck Pics, then there are millions more! Ben is probably right about the right side tank and battery box. Look through Hank's page and see what else you can find too!

AWESOME! In that 1:1 pic, Its a Mack Titan pulling that monster!! R u gonna build it too!? Sorry to get off track!

There should be a hole in the very front of the frame where the tab on the front spring hangar/ Radiator mount fits. the angle of the nose of the frame, and the radiator mount should line up. Hope this helps! I know Tim, our resident Pete Guru can sure help! Lol

Thanks Dave!! I too have the 53' trailer. Amazing! Keep them coming!

Also, Detroits used to be called GM Diesels, if I'm not mistaken.

Thanks Doobie! The wiring isn't my lane either! Lol I also have the MFU, and trailer light kit. Even the front and rear bumpers from Garden trucking. Just wanna be seen rolling through the livingroom at night!!! Love that trailer by the way!

WOW! My favorite!

AWESOME! Do the lights work!?

Doobie! That is awesome! If you find my post, Im building tha same truck, but gonna be a long hood Pete 359! Also I DO have a question, How'd you wire the lights in the trailer!?

Weight too. The less tare weight you have, the more you can haul. Also, toll stations, most I've seen, charge by axle. In Europe, if you see a tandem alxe tractor, its usually for heavy haul, or speciall cargo. Alot of trailers there are curtain side too. Not sure if they are any lighter, but mostly its all about saving money.

Wow!!! Don't see that anymore! If you see anything, its mostly custom trucks, or just crappy stickers!

Poor old Dog!

BE U TI FUL Cornbinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got one, Model building is about doing it YOUR way! Too bad I got it days before I deployed. The more tractors They make, Well, The more trailers we need! We wanted it, they delivered!! Thanks Dave and Moebius!!!!!! Looking forward to an IH Emeryville! ;-))

Haven't got the words!!!!!!

Man, thats alot of trucks!!! Specially towards the end, if ur gonna build all those guys waitin to get fuel!!! The "main characters" wont be as bad! Lol

Now THAT would be a cool project