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Ben...I though you would like the Allison...it is done in Alclad "Aluminum" with some decals On the color scheme, just as the first picture looks....Pete yellow and green, and the dump body, along with some other parts will be done in Alclad "polished" and "dura" aluminum Progress is being made on the bed...pictures will come soon Thanks, Kurt

2/5/2011 Everyone... I started this project over a year ago...and set it aside while I built some trailers...well it back on the work bench in "full" swing. Peterbilt 379 Legacy with a 19' EAST Genesis Aluminum Dump Box. Items used so far..parts from the Italeri 378 Kit...CNC frame rails/379 hood from GW Trucks, that I had from the beginning..Modified Auslowe Cummins Signature 600 engine, scratch built parts, air tanks, hydraulic tank, Silent Drive AA-1455 lift axle...the cab and hood assembly has be lowered...more to the frame..more progress to follow...Kurt McLucas Thank you to Tim A...for the reference material (paint scheme) Link to my FOTKI album on this build http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/my-model-truck-projects/peterbilt-379-legacy/

Dave... You are "truly" an artist.... Amazing...is the only word I can come upright now Happy Holidays to you and the family Kurt

Jim, Superb work!!!! Kurt

Matt, Here is the DD Series 60 engine, (Italeri) that is in my Freightliner FLD SD. The paint was acquired from a local Detroit service center. Decals are from myself, available at Sourkraut's....Hope this may help you, Kurt The chrome shown, was done in Alclad

Good idea.... Thiele Body Company - Thiele Industries Inc – Johnstown, PA - Windber, Pennsylvania – 1901 - W. J. THIELE, JOHNSTOWN, PA - Thiele Body Company was established by W. J. Thiele, who manufactured horse drawn wagons of various types. Gravity or over center type dump bodies were manufactured as well as the hand crank operated dump bodies with cable controls and with the hand cranking mechanism located at the front. Hand operated cable lifts, fire truck type bodies and open side type huckster bodies were also manufactured and installed. The bodies were mounted on the Model T Fords as well as Thomas Flyer trucks. 1920: W. J. THIELE & SONS, INC., PINE & CHERRY STREETS, JOHNSTOWN, PA. Thiele manufactured van bodies consisting of metal sheets nailed to all wood framing with 1/2†oval molding, installed over nails and sealed. They also had form-fitted canvas roofs. 1930: Thiele started manufacturing all steel dump bodies using Garwood and Galion hoists. 1945: Thiele added Marion under-body hoists to its product line. The company also manufactured aluminum kit vans for assembly in the field. 1946: Thiele manufactured the first all aluminum dump body, and was the first to use a full rubber mounting between the aluminum body and the chassis frame and was the first to use a one-piece floor and a one-piece front and roll, which eliminated the add-on cab protectors commonly used in the industry. 1948: Thiele was among the first three major manufacturers to install front mounted telescopic hoists in lieu of the underbody type of hoist. The company also added side loading refuse bodies to its line. 1951: Thiele manufactured its first underbody piston hoist with double lift arms in a complete range of capacities. 1954: January - THIELE, INC., SPRUCE STREET, WINDBER, PA. Thiele developed and manufactured dump body sides of one-piece construction with the boxed top rail formed in sheet metal with the dirt-shedder on bottom formed in sheet metal. Thiele also installed a channel on the interior of the boxed top rail, thus eliminating the outside welding with all welding being done on the interior and adding double strength due to the channel insert to the top rail. 1966: W. J. THIELE & SONS, INC. and THIELE, INC. MERGE. In 1966, the Johnstown plant was closed and all manufacturing was confined to the Windber facility. Thiele received the second order issued by Ryder 1-Way. It was an order for 1,200 van bodies. 1972: Thiele received the first United States government order for 1,000 units for tactical combat units manufactured to civilian specifications instead of military specifications. The company also started manufacturing refuse trailers for Dempster Brothers. 1974: Thiele redesigned its under-body hoist and was the first to use the multi-purpose cylinder, which is both single-acting and double-acting, using the same cylinder and increasing the pressure to 2,500 PSI on both sides of the piston head. 1976: Thiele increased its manufacturing facility by an additional 15,000 square feet. This extra space was devoted exclusively to the manufacture of underbody hoists, meaning that all sizes of underbody hoists could now be shipped to other dump body manufacturers. 1980: Thiele increased and added additional items to its refuse trailer line, including walking floors, open top, compactor compatible and self-contained units as well as packer type trailers. 1981: Thiele redesigned a special lift gate for the city of New York with a common hinge point for lift/gate dump body utilizing unimount and non-shear bolt-type brackets. 1983: Thiele increased its production of various special design bodies for imported chassis including dump units as well as enclosed arbor. 1984: Thiele increased its Chor-Boy line to include fold down/removable sides and various size configurations for the larger, heavy-duty one-ton type chassis. 1993, March 9: THIELE INDUSTRIES, INC. At this time time, Thiele has a 225,000 square foot facility. Thiele Industries, Inc., is a designer and manufacturer of steel and aluminum truck bodies, including dump bodies, from the smallest units installed on mini trucks to the largest off-the-road type for single axle, tandem axle and trailer units. Thiele has increased it’s manufacturing to include refuse trailers in aluminum and steel construction: push-out type, live-floor type, closed top, open top and half roof. Thiele also manufactures a complete line of underbody hoists from class 10 through and including Class 120, which encompasses the entire line of underbody hoists available to the industry from the lightest to the heaviest. All hoists manufactured by Thiele Industries, Inc. are approved by the National Truck Equipment Association.

12/2/2010 Guy's I attended an auction this past Tuesday...Thiele Body (Industries) LLC, here in Windber, PA after 108 years in business was liquidated through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy...my heart was broken, BUT I had a goal of obtaining the "photograph" memorabilia, and I got it...pictures from the 50's up until present day..I'll post some as soon as I can scan some in...we are talking "old" iron here....this is just the tip of the iceberg...trucks/trailers/etc I will over the next several weeks scan them into my MAC, and then upload them to my FOTKI account...check them out...there is some real history here..and the reference material is priceless...Enjoy... Kurt http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/thiele-industries-t/ Sample picture:

Tim, You never tend to amaze me.... What you did for that young fellow was, just awesome in my book. The pictures tell a great story...traveling that many miles with all those models, nerve racking. You did good as always...glad to call you my friend, Kurt

10/10/2010 Had a good time yesterday, got to see a "ton" of fantastic builds, met a bunch of great builders... Here are some additional photo's....Enjoy!! Kurt McLucas http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/nnl-nationals--31-2/

Jerry, The GMC General is leaning to be my favorite one out of them all. Nice work, Kurt

The pedestal is actually a integrated part to all of my models....the trucks are "tacked" down to them for transport. The pedestal comes with a plexiglass cover to display the unit. This particular rig, both the tractor which has a "ton" of metal on it, and the trailer...have alot of weight to the both of them, and can be fragile as well. They can be handled by hand definitely, if need be, but why take the chance...too many hours in them. Thank you for your input and feedback, Kurt

Ben is the "master" of masters....I am glad to have him on our side. Kurt

10/02/2010 Guy's (especially Dave) While the weather was pretty decent today...I decided to finally close this project out with some "outdoor" photo's...so without waiting any longer...Here they are....Thank you once again....Kurt

Bryan....Thank you for the feedback. The 10-hole wheels are casted by Mo'Luminum, and are available through Sourkraut Model Truck Parts. I have the blue and black Alcoa decals...I chose the blue...to go along with the "theme" color...thank you for pointing that out...the difference that is. The acorn nuts come casted with the rims....Thanks, Kurt

Not too shabby... Turned out nice Kurt McLucas

Thank you to everyone once again for the great comments and feedback. Just need to install the tarp this evening. Calling this one complete. Now back to vacation time.....Thanks, Kurt One last picture....

Ray, Outstanding work/detail as always, Looking forward to seeing it completed. Kurt

9/28/2010 Guy's I'm calling this one 99.5% complete...other than some fine tuning (Tailgate) and adding the tarp material..and some decals....tie up some plumbing....its DONE!! The body does raise/lower...full hydraulics, tailgate function(s) toolbox opens to display items...Just need to get it outside now for some pictures... Kurt

Ben..... 38ft in real life. Kurt

9/25/2010 After spending time at a friends paint shop (booth) last week...the trailer is in Alclad polished aluminum, (biggest piece I have done to date), and trust me the flaws show...decals and stripping were completed last night on on side. Wheels were added to "mock-up" for some pictures. With this progress, the trailer should be completed by the end of next week...hopefully Kurt

Tim, WOW, the chrome really "pops" on the red...for being out of your comfort zone...it looks great. It's all in the details..and you always hit it "spot" on. Looking forward to seeing it finished Kurt

This year is "nothing" compared to last year.... Its always fun to see everyone once or twice a year to catch up....The Fulton, NY show is outstanding for the showing of truck models. Kurt

Thank you to everyone for the great feedback. The Dump box is finally in full primer with sealer. The gloss black base coat will be applied yet this week, and then the "Alclad" flies... The trailer frame and the wheels are all done in Alclad polished aluminum, as will be the dump body...and then some blue accent stripes and decals. Its been a fun build, with its share of challenges. It will make its first debut at the upcoming NNL/Toledo in Ohio (October 13th) Kurt

Daniel, Yes, "she'll" be completed prior to Fulton..making arrangements with Gary to attend once again this year. I look forward to seeing you. Kurt

Daniel, This thing, just gets better and better.... You have really come along way since seeing it at Fulton last year..and then again at the NNL/Jersey Will you have it at Fulton again this year?? Excellent work Kurt McLucas