SpreadAxle

Here are some pix of one with a lift axle that has smaller diameter tires..

With the re-release of the kit, I figured these pix might be useful. This is a set of 1973 Fruehauf dumps that were set up as a "Michigan Train" I copied from an ad in The Truck Paper 9 years ago. Most of the pix are of the second, or "pup" trailer. The lead trailer is longer. I found it easy to count the ribs on the box and make my cuts on the 2nd trailer accordingly. I will share other Fruehauf dump pix that I hope my fellow "scale truckers" can use.

Jim, I tried to examine the pic more closely, but I can't see the mounting brackets for the rear suspension to tell which one it is. Also, from what I can find, Watkins was mostly owner operator at that time. The fleet pic might be something where someone owns a small fleet, and leases it to a carrier.

Oh I would definitely love to see any pix you have. If you find them, please share.

That looks nice. I like the paintjob. It's classy and simple.

I love it. You did a great job on this. It would look great loaded with some coils.

That is an interesting unit. I like it.

That is a cool build. Nice color choice.

That is really cool.

That is a great looking build.

OUTSTANDING!!!!

I love these creative "what if" builds. Great work so far.

I've wanted to build one of these myself. I was just going to section 2 ebay built-ups together that I bought, but I know it won't be easy to make it look right. Yours is definitely looking good. I can't wait to see how your finish comes out. I love the stainless reefers.

Very nice. The painted tanks look nice as well. Like you, I hate the seam that shows up when the tanks are assembled.

Very cool. I love the "action shot".

that's a really cool idea. Nice work so far.

I've seen a few models of this truck, but this is THE BEST one. You did a really good job replicating the trailer.

I like what you've done so far.

Great work so far.

Nice build.

I read somewhere that the L Series Fords had tilted engines as well. I think they mounted them with about a 15 degree tilt. That included 3406 CATs. The site where I got the engine pix was www.jobbersinc.com Is it just me, or does the darker colored engine look like it's painted a military green? Anyway, I'm glad the pix helped.

The instruction sheet I have lists the capacity as 40 tons. 40 ton capacity in 11 feet of space. Model LS3-40-S by Loadcraft. The kit I have is the 2002 re-issue(red trailer on the box with a construction site photo backdrop). No LoadCraft decals, but Loadcraft is mentioned as the mfg on the instruction sheet.

Here is a brochure pic of the air cleaner on a turbocharged Cummins engine.

The first 3 are of an NHC 250. The other 4 of the freshly painted engine are of an NH 250. These were found on an engine shop's website. If I find the name, I will post it.

It is a Cummins engine, just not sure which one.