78KW
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Post by 78KW on Aug 26, 2009 20:52:48 GMT -5
It's definately that truck. I looked for the name, and I made sure to look at the steps, and the long frame. I barely saw the headache rack, but that was it.
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tiny
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Post by tiny on Sept 15, 2009 10:23:26 GMT -5
Good looking old worker!! I love the headache rack.
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Post by bearkill on Feb 12, 2010 23:05:54 GMT -5
Definately a buety, but it also gave me flash backs of when I learn to drive big trucks, an my kidneys still yell freight shaker when I see one.
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Post by rabbit1212 on Feb 16, 2010 12:28:09 GMT -5
Now that is a classic for sure. I agree with you about it being nice seeing an older well kept cab over still in service. Great photos. I'm glad you posted these. Paulie
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Post by truckabilly on Apr 26, 2010 3:18:25 GMT -5
Wooden headache rack? Cool idea! Is it just this truck or can you see some like this more often?
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Post by extruckerman on Oct 19, 2010 21:26:59 GMT -5
Door handles up high, small area between wheel opening & door- this is an Old Shaker! Late 60's, early 70's! Notice the front hubs. It has whats called a "Center Point" steering axle. The spindles have no camber/caster to them. If you let go of the wheel, it doesn't go back to center. It is, however, easier to steer than regular non-power steering. Also, the part of the wheel where it bolts to the hub is centered between the wheel bearings. Thats why the hubs stick out & the wheels set in. Cool pics!
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78KW
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Post by 78KW on Oct 22, 2010 20:12:37 GMT -5
Door handles up high, small area between wheel opening & door- this is an Old Shaker! Late 60's, early 70's! Notice the front hubs. It has whats called a "Center Point" steering axle. The spindles have no camber/caster to them. If you let go of the wheel, it doesn't go back to center. It is, however, easier to steer than regular non-power steering. Also, the part of the wheel where it bolts to the hub is centered between the wheel bearings. Thats why the hubs stick out & the wheels set in. Cool pics! I've been wondering that for years. Now I know, thanks.
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78KW
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Post by 78KW on Oct 29, 2010 21:45:12 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2010 12:41:46 GMT -5
Nice! Do you have a swan on your hood?
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78KW
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Post by 78KW on Oct 30, 2010 19:13:39 GMT -5
Yes Jim, it's a swan. Actually, in the chrome catalogs they call it a bugler. The hood ornament came with the truck. I miss my eagle from my blue Pete. I didn't walk into it when the hood was down like I do with this one(which Hurts)
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Post by crackerboxkid on Nov 16, 2010 13:58:55 GMT -5
Couldn't get the photoetch pics to come up. Any chance of re-posting them? I've wanted to do a vintage Freightliner for YEARS, but the solid-molded grill always drove me NUTS... THANKS1
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 18:23:23 GMT -5
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Post by crackerboxkid on Nov 18, 2010 13:20:32 GMT -5
Oh my GOSH! Where has that outfit BEEN all my life?! (Or at least all my truck modeling life anyway) That photoetch set for the Freightliner is a God-send! 'Hope they're still available...
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Post by crackerboxkid on Nov 22, 2010 7:42:41 GMT -5
Have any of you guys ordered kits or materials from an overseas supplier before? MAN I'd like to get my hands a a few of those Frieghtliner photoetch sets, but I have no clue how to figure out the money exchange rate, etc, etc... ANY tips or advice would be much appreciated...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2010 8:50:57 GMT -5
This should help with the exchange rate: www.xe.com/ucc/ So you know, 30 EUR is about $41 US. As far as purchasing, if you do it by credit card, the credit card company should do the exchange rate for you.
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