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Hello Everybody 

  This is a future build that I'm gathering parts for. It will be a heavy offroad B.C. logging truck. I'm going to use the AMT Kenworth Alaskan Hauler for the base truck. I've ordered a Detroit Diesel 12V71 from Auslowe, a Allison Automatic trans from 3D Concepts, the wheels are from 3D Concepts (6 spoke Daytons), the tires are from Paul at ST Supply (RoadX DT990 13:00 24.5's) the headache rack will be from Global (modified to fit) the rest of the logging stuff will be from a AMT logging trailer kit. Here is a concept picture of it.

ab325794-2b9d-4568-a2b3-e5af682304a0.pngThose tires are 48.0" tall! So yeah it's BIG!

Ron G 

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Thanks , Ron, as long as I don't have to make the payments , or crawl under it to grease and change oil  😉 It looks the very part of a heavy logging unit that would most definitely be used on Vancouver Island, a nice honor too ...  you nailed the look for sure !

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Just now, Biggu said:

Thanks , Ron, as long as I don't have to make the payments , or crawl under it to grease and change oil  😉 It looks the very part of a heavy logging unit that would most definitely be used on Vancouver Island, a nice honor too ...  you nailed the look for sure !

Thanks Pal 

 I still have a few (Ha ha) projects to finish first before I can start on it.😉

Ron G 

 

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High Brian 

 Sketchbook on my phone. It's crapy little program, but it's all I have. My computer took a dump several years ago and it's to old for the new windows program.

Ron G 

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Well, what you produce with the program works out well - great for visualizing your project.

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Hey all 

  Well the "Buzzin Dozen" showed up today from Auslowe in Australia.

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This is a nice casting from Auslowe, but they did short me the air compressor.🤔 I replaced it with one from the parts box.

 It's going to be a squeeze to fit it in the A.H. Kenworth, especially with the twin turbos. 580 H.P. / 1,450 lb-ft torque.

Ron G 

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