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Two cornbinders on the roll !
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Post by heavyweights on Dec 16, 2013 5:26:47 GMT -8
Hello all from Ontario Canada, this is another one of my projects, almost done... The model started out as an AMT Delivery Truck, but converted to a tractor that closely resembles what my uncle used as an "engine puller" and a "salvage dragger" as a heavy equipment mechanic in New Brunswick back in the 70's and 80's. I remember he nicknamed it "Yard Ape" after seeing the movie "Any Way But Loose" and seeing "Clyde" tear things apart.
My uncle's truck had a 318 Detroit and 13 speed road ranger, I built this model up with a 800hp twin turbo 8-71 blown 3208 engine with the supplied Allison auto transmission. Used a 1/32 scale scissor crane with some mods to closely resemble the original setup.
I used the remnants of an Italeri Mack Superliner kit as well as parts from Revell's snap-fit peterbilt to buildup the Ford. Now I just have to glue on some accessories and wire/plumb the darn thing.
Hope you like the pics. JIMMY
  
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heavyweights
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Post by heavyweights on Dec 16, 2013 5:36:07 GMT -8
Here are a couple more pics of the Yard Ape..
  
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heavyweights
CHASER ON LANDING
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Post by heavyweights on Dec 16, 2013 5:49:19 GMT -8
Forgot the engine pics, here's the drivers side shot of the motor.. cheers, JIMMY
  
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Dec 16, 2013 6:10:35 GMT -8
Sharp looking little single drive, interesting engine set up. Tell us about it.
Ap40
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heavyweights
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Post by heavyweights on Dec 16, 2013 16:22:59 GMT -8
Hey there AP40, regarding the Yard Ape motor, I was inspired by a drag race Freightliner Conventional which had the 8v92 Detroit mounted behind the cab, that motor was obviously supercharged as all Detroit 2 strokes were, but it also had 2 huge turbo chargers, making about 1700hp and 3000ft/lbs of torque !
I built the Louisvilles' original V8 (3208) to mimic the big Detroit drag motor, it has a correct scale 8-71 blower, Cat 3408 style injection pump, scratch built 104mm turbos to which the likes of 60 to 110 psi of boost would be seen in the intake. This motor would produce a low of 800hp and about 1400hp at full boost.
It was a real stretch combining the memories of my uncles' old "picker" with the motor of a drag rig... but its unique if nothing else.... just a few more details on this one.... once I complete the weathering on the Cornbinder 2575.. Cheers all ! JIMMY |
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Post by gatorincebu on Dec 16, 2013 17:15:28 GMT -8
Jimmy,
Interesting yard truck.I think it looks good. I also like the fact that it is sort of a what if build. Seeing that you built the motor after some other application. Cool build!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by darkness21 on Dec 18, 2013 19:22:14 GMT -8
Thats a neat rugged truck nice job awesome.
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Post by swamp rat on Dec 18, 2013 21:13:21 GMT -8
great job..
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 2:09:42 GMT -8
Very nice build
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Post by slurrydog on Jan 12, 2014 22:07:08 GMT -8
Very nice.
Dave
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