Sam I Am Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks everyone !! Jim, somehow I knew you would be ok with an oil rig setup. Guys, this thing would be forty feet long if it was real, have any of you seen a 1:1 that long ? Oh, and where would you guys recommend positioning the tag axle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Im totally kidding, but you need one under the cab to keep it from breaking in half. I didnt realize it was already a tri axle at first. Thats a very long rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 LOL, Ya Terry, I agree. Its 20 inches long. I did the math at 1/25 scale and just shook my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I think the guys name is Brian Dax, he has a diamond reo thats stretched way out with giant display screens on either side. It has a helper axle in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 steering or non steering ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Sam, I have to harken back to this build which I am in total awe of: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=80348 Looks pretty long to me compared to the truck in the foreground. I'm not sure of the overall length but there is no tag axle. Four front steering tires, yes. I can't wait to see which direction you go, no matter what that may be. Still a great score of kits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 steering or non steering ? Ive tried doing a little research. Couldnt find anything about that helper axle, but the truck is called red giant, its a 1990 diamond reo, owned by bryan dax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 That Diamond Reo is a beautiful truck. Ok, here is an assortment of parts. Roughly sorted Autocar stuff. The chassis, cab and hood all seem to be correct, but there is a different set of fenders that are also Autocar, but a different series? Any help identifying the bits will be appreciated. TIA, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The Autocar Dumptruck came with "Pit Fenders" I am a little concerened with your choice of modeling tools shown it the picture. A bigger hammer is not always the answer nor a waffle print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackvision Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sam,looks like about 90% Autocar parts there! the rounded fenders are from the tractor,the pit fenders,grille guard,steps etc. from the dumptruck. The red hood is from the MPC Mack DM-800. A couple pieces there I'm not familiar with,a nice score none-theless!..............................Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks Mark, thats a big help. Sean, you should see the power saw and 18v drill on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Chassis is a s-line inter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Chassis is a s-line inter. Mark, I am a newbie when it comes to the trucks and that went straight over...or through...what kit did it come from? I dug through the stack of instruction sheets and came up with both ones for Autocar. lol Ok, here is what was in the box of frames. Afew look like they were custom built as well. The one with the radiator shell still attached is a KW. Any and all help with identifying these is much appreciated also. Thanks again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 the rest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Ok, here is what was in the box of Cabovers. I already identified the Mack and matched it up with the instruction sheet, but any help with the rest ,again, will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 3rd pic of the cabs, looks to be a white/freightliner SD [day cab, single drive] last pic, brown and white is chevy titan. second pic, rear cab looks like KW K123, front right looks like white/freightliner DD cab. 4th pic looks like more W/F cabs. hope this helps some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks Tom, I found a set of instructions for the K-123 Cabover, but not the other two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Is the blue kw a day cab resin or did someone cut the sleeper off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Is the blue kw a day cab resin or did someone cut the sleeper off? Now THATS why I posted the picks. GREAT eye !! I went back and looked closer and yes, somebody cut down a cab. AWESOME !! I never even noticed, now where do I send the beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Mark, I am a newbie when it comes to the trucks and that went straight over...or through...what kit did it come from? I dug through the stack of instruction sheets and came up with both ones for Autocar. lol Ok, here is what was in the box of frames. Afew look like they were custom built as well. The one with the radiator shell still attached is a KW. Any and all help with identifying these is much appreciated also. Thanks again... G,day mate , what i ment about the s-line chassis is it's from an early ertl S- line conventional , and someone has glued the cab mounts onto the chassis to put the autocar cab on that chassis . The short chassis with the white coloured cummins motor in it is a cabover kenworth with the hard to come by torsion bar suspention . It was a mongrel of a rear end and i think it would be worse in the condition that you have there . Sorry for just chucking in the comment about the chassis , cheers mark . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Chevrolet Titan/90: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truckkit_instructions/amt/t529_chevy_titan_90/ White/Freightliner SD: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truckkit_instructions/amt/t530_white-freightl/ Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Oh wow! That's one hell of a score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 G,day mate , what i ment about the s-line chassis is it's from an early ertl S- line conventional , and someone has glued the cab mounts onto the chassis to put the autocar cab on that chassis . The short chassis with the white coloured cummins motor in it is a cabover kenworth with the hard to come by torsion bar suspention . It was a mongrel of a rear end and i think it would be worse in the condition that you have there . Sorry for just chucking in the comment about the chassis , cheers mark . No apology needed Mark. you have helped my learning curve a lot. Thanks !! Jim B, that is great. I will print those out and add them to the pile for parts identification. Wonderbread Kustoms, you aint whistling !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Sam, Thanks for the beer. If you are not going to use the blue kw cab please let me know. Maybe we could work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Heres what I have on your chassis pics. The first post: 1. Heavily modified Peterbilt- twin steer tri axle 2.Gmc general/chevy bison 3.white western star 4.Pete 352 5.?? 6.Mack DM 7. Kw 8.gmc astro/chevy titan 9. Mack DM 800 10. Road Boss? 2nd post 1. Mack DM800 2. Kw 123 coe tortion bar suspension 3. Ford Louisville 4. Mack DM 800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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