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Post by tufftin on Nov 10, 2011 5:52:03 GMT -8
Found these pictures on Jalopy Journal of all places and thought you would enjoy seeing some old equipment. Logging has never been easy. Mike  Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiThis photo is of the Kosmos Logging Co. in Washington State in what appears to be the early '40's.  Hosted on FotkiA pair of my favorites. One has 3 railers on the drivers and a single on the trailer, chains that is. We use to pour alcohol in the air lines as the trailer being mounted on the truck would get very cold and when you hooked it up to load and charged the air system the valves would freeze up with out the alcohol. And you thought that we just drank it! lol Mike  Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by Ryan Rønning on Nov 10, 2011 6:15:23 GMT -8
Great pics.
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Post by Muleskinner on Nov 10, 2011 10:40:40 GMT -8
These rigs are right up my alley. I see some future projects waitin to be built. Love th old sterling in the second pic.
William
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Post by slurrydog on Nov 10, 2011 21:03:42 GMT -8
Great pics Mike. My favorite is the Kenworth.
Dave
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Nov 11, 2011 4:52:03 GMT -8
MMMMMMM Needle nose KW, one of my favorites. With the resin kit availble from IRC, this one is a must build. Thanks for sharing! Attached is a photo of the new kit. this is the "high mount". A low mount version is available as well. Ahh the possibilities........ Ap40 Attachments:
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Post by tufftin on Nov 11, 2011 5:40:42 GMT -8
Not to fond of a needle nose. Ha! I put a lot of miles on this one............................ a '56  Hosted on FotkiAnd this '58.........................  Hosted on FotkiAnd, I was Truck Boss and my driver didn't quite make it with this '60 model KW.................  Hosted on FotkiHe survived, un hurt 'til I got a hold of him! Mike  Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by tufftin on Nov 11, 2011 5:43:24 GMT -8
I must know.............. How do I get one of these from IRC? Do they work on the W-925 frame?
Mike
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Nov 11, 2011 7:48:48 GMT -8
I must know.............. How do I get one of these from IRC? Do they work on the W-925 frame? Mike Mike, Click on this link, either call or email Bob Sniegowski at IRC. apps.aitruckmodels.com/Gallery/Yess it will work on the W-925 frame or just about any drop front frame, kit or scratch. IRC does NOT have a web site, so Dave at AITM hosts this page with his contact information, photos of all 18 cab kits, and pricing. Highly recomended, all of the kits. I have them all. Ap40 |
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Post by slurrydog on Nov 11, 2011 19:47:25 GMT -8
Mike, how did the wreck happen.
Great pics.
Dave
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Post by slurrydog on Nov 11, 2011 19:51:33 GMT -8
I want to get a couple of those kits. Those KENWORTHS are my favorite trucks. In fact the first thing I ever drove was a 1951 Kw with a 220 cummins and a 5 and 4 transmission loved that old truck.
Any way thanks for the info I will try to get one or two.
Dave
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Post by Muleskinner on Nov 11, 2011 19:51:49 GMT -8
Just noticed something in the third Pic up top side. The front cheese block is about ready to jump. Could be a difficult load to handle.
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Post by Ryan Rønning on Nov 12, 2011 3:50:46 GMT -8
I am going to have to et one of those KW's.
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Post by tufftin on Nov 12, 2011 6:05:35 GMT -8
The wreck occured on a corner bridge and going to fast and layed her over. The truck went into an embankment and the logs stuffed it from the rear. The driver had some bumps and bruises from the accident as you can see that steering wheel bent up but I really think he was hurting more when I finished with him.
This truck had torsion bar suspension which didn't help in this case.
Mike
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Post by slurrydog on Nov 12, 2011 7:33:51 GMT -8
What a shame  I guess it made for a good parts truck though? Dave |
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Post by tufftin on Nov 12, 2011 15:56:06 GMT -8
ap40rocktruck;
Would you be so kind to post the info on the needlenose KW in the After Market Parts and Kits Thread?
Mike
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I guess it made for a good parts truck though?