Making a double axle into a single axle ???

[00Ranger]

I've purchased an AMT Mack DM600 tractor that I plan on making into an early 70's Roadway tractor. I have sucessfully shortened the frame of the rig to what I need. The model comes out of the box with a double drive axle with trunion. I need to make this rig a single drive axle, however I am not quite sure on exactly how to convert what came with the model. Can I convert the parts with the model or should I search for a single axle/leaf setup from a different model ? I am just getting into modelling so I don't have any extra parts kickin' around. I have searched around the forum and several other sites and have seen this done but cant quite tell how.

Any information or pointers would be greatly appreciated.

[Turbo590]

Try searching Ebay, or a local hobby shop if available for: a

Ford l 8000 louisville delivery truck or equal to (tractor). This single axle /drive train will work just fine..wtih some modifications.

I used one earlier for my Mack R model, which was a tandem out of the box... I did little over a year ago...

Good Luck...

Kurt McLucas

[Semi Trailer Mechanic]

By the looks of this picture all ya need is a single leaf spring (multi leafs)

I've been meaning to build a U-Model Mack using the DM 600 and the R Model chassis. Here's a picture look closely at the rear axle.

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/truc..._u_model_sa.jpg

[mackinac359]

There are several choices...

AMT White-Freightliner SD, AMT Ford Short Hauler, AMT Ford Stake truck.. or I believe Daniel at Plaskit has the springs and axle cast in resin.

Tim

[Turbo590]

Tim, nailed down the remainder of kits that would work....

Again, Good Luck with your project.

Kurt McLucas

[00Ranger]

Thanks for all the input. I kinda figured a swapped axle would be the easiest. Funny I purchased the AMT Ford C600 stake truck and was gonna rob the axle from that. I decided to make the C600 into a Roadway city truck. So I am back to square one. I sent an email to Daniel at Platikit, do not know if he is still in business? I would like to purchased several setups cuz it seems like all I want to build is city trucks and short-rum road tractors. I also tried American Indus. Truck Models.

[Guest Anthony Oteri]

Plaskit is very much still in business. Daniel's products are first class and he is an excellent modeler as well.