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    Astro Engine

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

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    I'm curently working on a GMC Astro and I have some questions on the engine. First: what model Detroit Diesel is this engine? Second: how in the heck do you get the engine in the frame? There is so much torque on the rear mounts when I try to make the front sit down I'm affraid that I'm going to break something. Any ideas? Third, I'm pretty sure that the engine should be Alpine Green, but what color should the transmission be?

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    Truck motor colors

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    This poses an interesting question: when did Cummins paint their engines grey? I always thought the older ones were beige, the N-14 series gloss black, and the Signature 600 & ISX red with chrome or black valve covers respectively. I sort of have a list going of engine colors by engine manufacturer, truck manufacturer, & the approximate years. It isn't all inclusive, and probably not totally accurate; but here goes!

    Caterpillar (all engine models) - yellow (exceptions noted below)

    Cummins (NTC-250, NTC-350, & NTA-370) - Beige (exceptions noted below)

    Cummins N-14 - Gloss Black

    Cummins Signature 600 - Gloss Red w/chrome valve cover

    Cummins ISX - Gloss Red w/ gloss black valve cover

    Ford (either Caterpillar or Ford make) - Blue (not sure about a Cummins N-14, probably black)

    Detroit Diesel 6V71 & 8V71 - Alpine Green

    Detroit Diesel 8V92 - Silver

    Detroit Diesel 12V71 - Alpine Green or Silver

    Peterbilt (all engine models from ~1950 - 1985) - white

    Kenworth (all engine model from ~1950 - 1975) - white

    Mack (pre-1990) - gold

    Mack (current) - grey

    International (all engine models) - gloss red

    Well, there you have it. Hope it helps. Please feel free to post any & all corrections.

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    AMT's Autocar A64B reissue ?

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    I don't know who owns the Autocar name (considering they're out of business), but the copyright thing is a little crazy. I was email the onwer of modeltrucks.com.au about his Cat C-16 engine, and how it ian't on his site any more. Aparently Caterpillar wanted $5000 for each Caterpillar item that was produced. That's a lot of resin engines at $40 each to cover that kind of expense. I think you can still get them, he just doesn't advertise it. Sort of like Dan's Model Truck World and the Canadian trucking company decals.

    Ford Louisville Hauler Question

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

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    Another thing to look ut for is there is a 3/16" gap between the back of the cab & the front of th van. This is for the optional chome exhaust stacks that run up the back of the cab. If you don't use the stacks (like me), you'll have a big gap between the back of the cab & front of the van, so you might want to play with the positionng of the mounting rails & the van body.

    Yes, the engine should be Ford blue & the transmission should be aluminum.

    Ford LN8000 Ryder Truck Complete

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    Thanks for all the comments! I appreciate it.

    Actually I had thought about 2-hole Budd rims, and I still might swap some in (white?). The only problem I have is removng the fromt wheels from the axle as it is cemented in place and I don't know how much force that steer axle can take. Hate to brake it, if you catch my drift!

    An aluminum roof on the box? Hmm, hadn't thought about that. Thought it was supposed to be either yellow or white. The current plan is to paint the sides & ends yellow, the bottom semi-gloss black, and the top either yellow or white. I'm going to trim it in matt aluminum BMF & use Testors steel on the side door hinges and all of the latches. Well, that's the plan anyway.

    The engine does look pretty good blue, doesn't it. I detailed it using Ken Smith's September 1991 Car Modeler article as a guide. You know, bulding the new fuel pump wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be.

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