1978 Ford Garwood refuse truck pictures

[Oldmopars]

I am very excited about the AMT Garwood that is due out soon. I found this near where I was working this week and took a bunch of pictures. Let me know if you want more. It is located in the sall Eastern Washington town of Moxee.

There is a sticker in the window that says it is a 1978. From what I can see it has been with the town since 1978 and it looks to still be in working order. I took 30+ pictures, so I have more if you need them. 

When this kit hits the stores, I will be building this truck. 

[Mopar - D]

Scott that’s awesome that you found one of these. I’m planning on building mine with a Mack DM 600 and a tandem axle. I found this old data sheet with the different sizes it came in. 

[cobraman]

I will need one of these. I have a grandson that loves garbage/trash trucks.

[iamsuperdan]

I can't believe I'm actually interested in building a garbage truck. lolz.

 

I'd say post up all the pics you can! These pics are great for showing real weathering and the effects of a long life.

[leafsprings]

Nice reference photos! I like the rounded rear fender openings, matches the rounded front fenders.  IMO, the heavy duty bias ply with lock ring wheels look much more heavy duty than the rear radials with solid wheels. My guess the front wheels are original to the truck. Anybody in the resin business stepping up and offering some wider front fender extensions for the C cab?