69A-CAR Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I am after some dimensions for various hood conversions done in 1/24 scale.Most of these use the Italeri 378 as a donor kit, if I am using a 379 Drennen hood cast by porkys, does the cab move back? or down? same for the 388? I know it will on the 389, but how much? Many thanks to anyone who has done these before, I am building a 379 next after I finish a 378. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Mark, For the 379, the cab moves rearward, as do the battery/tool boxes. You will need to lengthen the exhaust piping and air cleaner piping. The cab also sits lower on 379-127" compared to the 378. The cab mounts are lower all around. For the 388, the cab will be further back than 378 (119" versus 123" for 388) and the cab will sit slightly higher than 378. For 389, (which has a 131" BBC) the cab will be slightly higher than 379-127. Still, much lower than 378. If you want to keep all the kit frame mounting holes in the right locations, the best place to add length to the rail is ahead of the battery boxes. For 388 you'd be adding 4 inches. For 379-127 you'd be adding 8 inches and for 389 you'd be adding 12 inches (in 1/24th) to keep all the other components lined up with the cab. If you lengthen the rails, you will need to lengthen the driveshaft. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69A-CAR Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Tim, Many thanks for the info, that is exactly what I needed. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 mark if you need some pics i have a new 388 at work that i can take pics of.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hey Mark Was there not an instruction sheet in the 379 Ext. Hood Conversion,,,,There should have been,,,pretty much the same info as Tim gave,,,about stretching the frame in front of the boxes to keep everything in the right place, mount wise. Let me know if the sheet was not in there and I will send it with the stuff I am shipping to you next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) hope this helps.. Edited October 20, 2011 by scale trucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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