PierreR89 Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 Saw this on facebook: Hello folks. My name is Matthew Arnold and I'm the new caretaker of AITM. I purchased the assets from the Natale family late last year. I'm currently working on remodelling a two car garage to facilitate casting, packing and shipping the large range of parts and kits. The goal is to be able offer the same rapid service we came to expect from the business. We hope to be operational some time in Q1 of 2025. Looking forward to working with all of you! Best regards, Matt 7 1
Force Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 (edited) Great news. I really miss Dave Natale's parts. Edited December 27, 2024 by Force
Warren D Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 I was in touch with him a while back and he indicated he was going to start slow which I took to mean that the it may be a while before the entire line is available. Good news is that Dave's legacy continues. 1
stavanzer Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 58 minutes ago, Zen said: Ok, what is AITM? American Industrial Truck Models. Dave Natale's Resin Truck Parts business. Had some of the Finest Resin Conversion sets and Wheels/Tires in the business. It looks like Matthew Arnold bought the molds and will continue the business. Three Cheers for Matthew! 2
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 Great news. So many things I figgered I'd never be able to get... Need to get on the stick while they're available this time. 2
stavanzer Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 6 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Great news. So many things I figgered I'd never be able to get... Need to get on the stick while they're available this time. You said it, Ace! 1
AlbertS Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 On 12/27/2024 at 11:58 PM, stavanzer said: You said it, Ace! I agree. Too many times now, I was waiting to purchase, and then the vendor closed or went away. (Still hoping Rookie Resin reboots, really wanting two sets of those 8' 1962-1966 Chevy Pickup sides.) 2
1930fordpickup Posted January 6 Posted January 6 (edited) With the amount of good truck modelers that want parts he may be blown away with orders in no time flat. I wish him the best and a long time in the business. Edited January 6 by 1930fordpickup Fat thumbs and missed word 2
lvfd221 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) Well, There goes my hobby budget for the year. Wish you only the best. Edited January 7 by lvfd221
Pete68 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 On 12/27/2024 at 10:34 AM, Zen said: Ok, what is AITM? Started By Jim Etter back in the late 1970s-early 1980s 2
stavanzer Posted January 10 Posted January 10 On 12/27/2024 at 9:35 AM, stavanzer said: American Industrial Truck Models. Dave Natale's Resin Truck Parts business. Had some of the Finest Resin Conversion sets and Wheels/Tires in the business. It looks like Matthew Arnold bought the molds and will continue the business. Three Cheers for Matthew!
leafsprings Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Very good news! AITM filled a big void left by big plastic and was a reliable source of quality pieces.
TECHMAN Posted February 7 Posted February 7 FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!! Dave was GREAT to deal with, and his products were always 100% A W E S O M E !!!!!! Look forward to getting some more of this stuff. DJ
Jimbo8v92 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Looking for one of the mercury sleepers Dave offered. Hope everythings still a go for the reopening
freightshaker2 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 On 2/14/2025 at 10:28 AM, Jimbo8v92 said: Looking for one of the mercury sleepers Dave offered. Hope everythings still a go for the reopening Ditto!!!! I'll take 2! 1
AlbertS Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Dave has a 56 Ford F800 Big Job Cab for sale. Looking forward to ordering this from you when you open.
RoninUtah Posted February 16 Posted February 16 I think I bought half of AITM’s catalog from Dave and then Doug, but there are so many still on my list… the Ford Big Job for sure, also the 50’s Diamond T 921 COE, the Diamond Reo Raider… on and on. But yeah, he’ll be swamped with orders as soon as he reopens.
freightshaker2 Posted February 26 Posted February 26 I'm just hoping they bring back that b75 mack they used to make. I need one for an upcoming build.
1st 700 Quad Posted February 26 Posted February 26 The Ford Big Job is on my want list as well. Will make a great fire truck. 1
leafsprings2 Posted February 27 Posted February 27 (edited) 3 hours ago, 1st 700 Quad said: The Ford Big Job is on my want list as well. Will make a great fire truck. I agree, was a popular pumper back in the day. I built a couple of AITM Big Jobs and found the fenders should be more elongated. As is, the cab would have to be jacked up for tire clearance. Would be nice if the hood was a separate piece also, but, it is what it is, were lucky to get another chance to pick it up even with a few flaws. Edited February 27 by leafsprings2 1
Ragtop Man Posted March 17 Posted March 17 Great to hear this is back!!! As if I need more distractions, these were very cool parts that really scratched an itch in the market.
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