a6m5zerosen Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Starting on a White Road Boss this weekend-any particular pitfalls, fit issues, etc., to be aware of beforehand? Also, does anyone know exactly what year, model, and engine type this is supposed to represent? Any help is appreciated-I haven't built an AMT truck kit in at least 30 years... Edited March 13, 2012 by a6m5zerosen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I haven't built this kit yet, but from what I hear the fit is pretty bad. The information that I have on this truck puts it as a 1973 with a 122" BBC and the standard AMT Cummins NTA370. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The hood is meant to NOT fit tight against the cab. The Road Boss hood floats over the cab cowl. This was to give the truck a streamlined look and give the appearance of a longer hood. With that said, install the hinges to the grille, the grille to the hood and the hood to the chassis BEFORE installing the radiator (otherwise you will have a dickens of a time spreading the frame to get the hinge pins in the holes). Then test fit the cab to the hood to line it up. If you install the cab first, then you will never get it lined up right. This goes for the Autocar, Diamond Reo, RB and White-Western Star kits. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 That's good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Also does the 5th wheel have to be move toward the rear of the frame more over the duels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 The Road Boss kit actually has the ntc 350 small cam Cummins and Spicer sst 16 also known as the 4x4 airshift. It is a 73 or 74 vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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