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Good the Hood went to the molding. I have completed another long step. It is one of the reasons why I do not intend to do a lot of this model. The cab supports are rather special.
 
 
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  • 2 weeks later...
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I just finished the first part of my rear suspension for the CAT. I am not sure that I'll do another kit. It is too much work

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Thank you: Brian,Marc,Dennis,Gordon,and Jaroslav, for your comments.

Here is finish my proto type of suspension. Rest the two stoper after fram make, then make the copy for the entire kit. as I said previously it will be impossible to cast the entire piece, it is possible that I am a master mold in twelve parts, but without bolts. It is a possibility.

My sketch of the suspension

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   WOW!!!!!!!!

  Alain, You are a true craftsman !  If you are going to cast this suspension. Could you make it with a option for the regular axle spread and /or a Canadian spread ???

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

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Thank Brian  and Marc.

It is a suspension set on Canadian trucks. When you say ordinary, is that you mean simple wheels.?

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Thank Brian  and Marc.

It is a suspension set on Canadian trucks. When you say ordinary, is that you mean simple wheels.?

            Alain,

                   What I meant was the normal center to center axle spacing , and the center to center spacing for the Canadian spread.

 

 The reason I ask. I have some really nice  but rather large wheels and tires. They will require more space between the axles.

 

         be Well

           Gator

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There are three lengths. 54 "= 60" = 72 ". I have done a 60 "to see the suspension.Here in the normal Quebec is 54 "

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There are three lengths. 54 "= 60" = 72 ". I have done a 60 "to see the suspension.Here in the normal Quebec is 54 "

              Alain, That is exactly what I meant. I would think if you make a 60" and also have the option for the 72". That would work nicely and I would buy at least two of each.

 

 

        Be Well

          Gator

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Marc, I do not know yet if I'll sell this master. The reason is that it is impossible to mould the suspension assembled. The solution the moulding in twelve parts but without bolts. Two guys want the master now, I do not know if they will be interested without bolts. the other question, how much they will offer me for the kit? I do not sell my master, if I sell the kits made a hand. They may be more expensive but will be complete.

Alain.

  • 3 weeks later...
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For my suspension I used the rear axles of the Prostar. I made more realistic stabilisation bars. I placed in difficulty I had forgotten to do the safety straps.
I received my first plays Dave Carey. Dave has done a great job of molding. It is a master of casting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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