When Jim Groeneweg was trying to figure out what prototype
Trucks N' Stuff used for their 53' dry van trailer, he decided the closest
match was a Dorsey. Shown here are the results of that. As Jim says,
"Of course I opted for the Canadian look; I scratchbuilt a 72"
tridem air ride suspension that actually slides as shown in variable
stances and spare tire rack. Slightly modified the rear drip rail area
and scribed a line across the lower bulkhead resembling an aluminum
lower plate and landing gear. Tires and wheels are Promotex with tires
narrowed down."
The tractor is the Ertl KW T600B (which Jim comments, "...[it]
is slightly oversized I think, but that is beside the point.")
The only modifications to it are rounding the front angle of the fenders
and bumper making it the aftermarket "stainless steel" one.
Posted June 15, 2002 |
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