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I'm currently in the planning stages of a build I want to do. I want to build 3 models of my 1930 model AA dump truck that I inherited. I can't seem to find a correct dump bed of it. Does anyone know where one might be? Thanks for your help

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Thanks for the help guys. As I said I actually own this truck and my family is sending tons of reference pics. The ad helps a lot as well. I've researched the web and go to AA truck club for all my reference materials. They have tons of pics and lots of information about everything down to which bolts were used where and why. Again thanks for all the help. 

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Danny,

     Would one of your dump bodies fir the Meng 1/25th crew cab pick up ?

 

  be Well

  Gator

Gator, I'm sure you're referring to the 1/24 Meng F350 and to answer your question I think it would be fine. My design was modeled for the 1/25 Mobius and Revell trucks but the info I got from doing research on the dump beds is that there are tons of styles and sizes. I'll try and do a mock-up with the Meng and post some pics. That'll give you some reference to work with.....

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It seems to sit a bit high on the Meng because of the pivot brackets. But with a slight frame modification it could be lowered. There is room under the cab cover to bring it down some but not much because of the rear door clearance. You could however trim the side panels on the cap cover to get the needed clearance.

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That is looking beautiful Danny, really can tell you spent some time coming up with that design. That dumper looks great on the Meng, gives me an idea of what to do with one of the kits in the stash.

 

Take your time getting it ready, being out of work means I can't spend any money right now and hopefully it will only be a short period of time before I can start spending again.

I am guessing this is the first in a line of different types of beds you have in mind for light commercial trucks, hoping the next one is a modern wheel lift wrecker bed!

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Thanks Mike, and yes I have a few ideas for various beds. A wrecker bed is definitely coming, working on a couple different designs for those. Other suggestion are welcome also. 

A fifth wheel flat bed for 1 ton trucks is one idea, a simple utility bed similar to the one The Modelhaus offered would be nice too. Resin tool boxes for the flat bed or pickup beds would be welcomed. Maybe a roll back kit?

Take your time, gotta get a job and save some money first!

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