Question for the big-rig builders

[charlie8575]

I'm putting together the AMT Auto Transporter, and I have a question about the air-hose fitting that goes on the front of the trailer.

1. Any tips for centering and attaching that thing?

2. What colors should it be?

Also, I know the original kit was made in late 1960s, but how far back could a design like that be used? I know it's too new for a late 40s/early 50s model, but I'm wondering about how far back I could go with it and still be reasonable.

Thanks!

Charlie Larkin

[roadhawg]

I'm not a big rig builder, and I'm not familiar with that kit.....BUT.......heres a picture of how the real air hoses hook up.....

The one on the passenger side is the service line, and is blue. The one on the driver side is the emergency line and is red. The one in the middle is the electrical hook up. This type system has been used forever, lol! Sometimes the air lines themselves are black and the couplings, called gladhands, are color coded, and sometimes you see coiled plastic airlines that are color coded.

Not sure if thats what you were asking, but hope this helps.

[charlie8575]

Thanks, Tommy. That was more-or-less what I was looking for. I just wish there were some mounting pins or something like that I could use to get the unit on the trailer. I'm toying with drilling a couple of small holes with my Yankee or a pin vise, and making that part slightly recessed.

Charlie Larkin