1929 Coleman 4wd

[gino]

outstanding !     great work !

[Chariots of Fire]

Here's an update on the build.  The body is now secured with nuts and bolts to the frame.  Inside the frame is the hoisting cylinder and rack to raise the body up.  The lever to lock and unlock the tailgate is connected by rods and cams to the rear of the body.  They work but not exactly like a well oiled machine.  They need a bit of help to get the tailgate to open.

[GLMFAA1]

Excellent build, It is interesting the advance of technology that has originated in large trucks with small loads to smaller trucks with higher capacity greg

[Chariots of Fire]

I don't think they saw this type of truck as a big hauler, although it certainly is beefy enough.  A lot were built for snow plowing and working in areas that had less than great road networks.  This truck as a very narrow track which would be of significant benefit in traveling  unimproved roads.  The actual truck that is the basis for the model came from Maine and was at one time a snow plow.  I also found out that the bodies were set back from the cab so that either a body hoist could be mounted there or a wing plow frame could be mounted there also.  The body would simply have been there to support additional weight for traction and plowing.

You are right, though concerning the improvements.  Just think of the improvements in air travel from the end of WW 1 to the beginning of WW2 a period of less than 25 years..  It was astounding.

[Tesla]

Very nice! I'm amazed at all the details you've incorporated into this build.

[Chariots of Fire]

Very nice! I'm amazed at all the details you've incorporated into this build.

That's the "trouble" with these kinds of builds.  Not actually trouble as they are a lot of fun to do but on these old rigs the details are hanging out there in plain sight!  Leaving the details off leaves the job half done.

[gatorincebu]

 

That is one fantastic model ! I learned a lot from following this build thread.

 

 

 

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