Porky Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Resin cast Peterbilt Little Window Cab Conversion in 1/25 scale, This is a direct replacement for the old AMT T500-500 or T500 kit cabs. We cast it to go with our 358 Tilt hood conversion but it would be great to restore old trucks with a damaged cab too or ??? Little Window cab with our 358 tilt hood conversion and new shuttered grill insert for the 358 grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 The resin looks more like plastic ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Nice work Eric! Tell your better half I said hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 porky,im lovin all the new stuff....will be ordering soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Now I won't have to buy those eBay junk yards any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 These are high quality parts man! No kidding, this is Great Stuff... I'm still hoping for a late W900L cab to go with the hood you already have... NEED! But I have to say I am very impressed at the parts you guys are putting out. You understand that modelers appreciate a precise, nicely molded part and it shows on these pictures. The others can always be worked on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey Tim, it is for sure resin. The glossy plastic like shine will go away soon, first time you hit the mold with mold release the shine is gone forever. Most of the time I will pull about 5 copies before hitting the mold with release. It also makes a diff of finish that is on the master part,,,new glossy kit parts make glossy resin parts,,,lol,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Hey Brother Gregg, Thanks for the good words !!! I will pass the hello on the the other half. How is the back, some better I hope. Will you be making the show in Atlanta first of November ??? Hope so and hope to see ya there !!! Edited September 10, 2011 by Porky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey Gordon Thanks for the good words, glad you like the parts. Just let me know what you want and we will git her done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey Robert Thanks for the good words on the casting. I make the very best parts that I am able to, I use them too,,,sometimes,,,lol,,, I am going to do one of the newer KW cabs to go with the 900L curved cowl hood asap for sure, just got to get the master cab finished up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 porky i just finished my w900l cab..and it fits your hood perfect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hey Gordon Is that the studio / sleeper cab you have been working on ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 hey eric! i keep hearing about small window pete... big window pete... now is it possible not only for me but for some others that have no idea what the difference is b/w the two that you can post a couple pics up with both cabs sitting next to each other for comparo that way everyone that doesnt know (especially me even though i know all about these amt 359 kits...lmao!)?> and when will it be available i would love to get my hands on a couple! and whats the pricing like for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Here are comparison photos of the two kit cabs. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 cool thanks tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Here's a real little window Peterbilt cab And another. Note that the grille on the above early 70's 359 has 3 bars but is not the same as the grille in the AMT T501 kit with the rounded corners of the bug screen. That change occurred near the end of the unilite/little window cab production when the hood was retooled. The 359 below has the newer hood and grille shell (note the external brackets on the front of the fenders) but a unique grille that is an air conditioning condensor. And here's a similarly painted big window 1100 series 359 This is the truck AMT based the T501 kit on. Note the rounded corners to the bug screen, the external brackets on the front of the fenders and the taller sleeper (note the grab handle above the sleeper door on the filler panel - added to increase the height of the sleeper doors to match the taller sleeper that kept with the taller cab). If you use the P&P resin little window cab on an AMT T501 (or the later reissues), everything will fit except the mirrors (mounting tabs need to shaved off), the exhaust mounts will need adjusting as the little window cab isn't tapered like the T501 cab (an AMT mistake) and the sleeper will be 4 inches too tall. If you use the Revell of Germany 359 kits as the donor for the little window cab, you will need to adjust the hood slightly to fit the cab, add or delete the left air cleaner cut outs on the hood or add the panel to the cab, and adjust the mirror mounts, roof light mounts, horns, etc to fit on the little window cab. Here's a little window 359 I built using a Revell of Germany frame, sleeper and many components. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Here are comparison photos of the two kit cabs. Tim I think the taper is to prevent die-lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hey Brother Gregg, Thanks for the good words !!! I will pass the hello on the the other half. How is the back, some better I hope. Will you be making the show in Atlanta first of November ??? Hope so and hope to see ya there !!! No comment on the physical condition. Mental, no comment either. My traveling is on hold indefinitely. Thanks for asking though. Love your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 poky..yes it is the studio kw..will try and get you some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Odd that they only did that with this kit cab. I think the taper is to prevent die-lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 here's a similarly painted big window 1100 series 359 This is the truck AMT based the T501 kit on. Note the rounded corners to the bug screen, the external brackets on the front of the fenders and the taller sleeper (note the grab handle above the sleeper door on the filler panel - added to increase the height of the sleeper doors to match the taller sleeper that kept with the taller cab). Tim you know i actually got the mood to build this exact truck! ill post a wip up here after bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian75 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Where can you purchase this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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