DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 13, 2022 I saw a former spreader truck on line that had the bed removed. I liked the way it looked, so I built this to represent such a truck. It began with a Paystar logger kit. The tires, front axle and transfer case are Kit Form Services. The engine is a 6-71 Detroit from Gary Wallace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted January 14, 2022 Cool! That’s a unique build. Tires look great. Love the weathered chassis, and it’s nice to see a 6-71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 16, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 9:09 PM, vincen47 said: Cool! That’s a unique build. Tires look great. Love the weathered chassis, and it’s nice to see a 6-71. Thanks Vince!! The 6-71 is my favorite engine to put in a build. Gary Wallace’s version is the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted January 17, 2022 I was actually considering getting a 6-71 for a future 4070a build. I was looking at the one from Moluminum. I’ll check out Gary’s one, too. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) On 1/16/2022 at 10:50 PM, vincen47 said: I was actually considering getting a 6-71 for a future 4070a build. I was looking at the one from Moluminum. I’ll check out Gary’s one, too. Thanks. Both are great and I believe both to be descendants of the Clint Freeman original. Pros of Moluminum: 1. I like Jamie’s resin better. It is easier to get paint to stick. 2. Jamie’s comes with a turbo option and an aluminum style valve cover option 3. Jamie’s parts may be a little cleaner Pros of Gary’s 1. I like his solid 1 piece solid block with separate flywheel housing 2. extremely versatile. Can be built left or right hand blower, or left or right hand exhaust, 4 options total. 2 oil pan options and a couple of exhaust manifold options. (Jamie’s is right hand blower only as was Clint Freeman’s) 3. All of the engines that I have gotten from Gary had directions for those who need them. I have used all 3, and even the much lower quality 6-71 that was once offered by Spaulding Trading and Shipping. Clint Freeman stuff is very hard to find now days. Out of all of them, I just like Gary’s the best, but you won’t be disappointed either way you go. The 6-71 is my favorite engine to put into a model truck. Edited January 18, 2022 by DRIPTROIT 71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted January 18, 2022 I really appreciate the detailed review of the 6-71 options. I don’t have as much experience with GW’s resin, but from what I have, I agree that it’s a little more “slick” than Jamie’s resin. Both are quality, but also I agree there seems to be a little less cleanup with Jamie’s parts. For the build I have planned, an early 70’s 4070a, I’m not sure what options IH used specifically on the 6-71 for the Transtar cabovers. Right/left blower, exhaust, etc. I’m not sure if the aluminum valve cover was available yet or not, though I don’t believe the turbo was available on the 4070a, at least not yet, in the very early 70’s. Any info you have on IH’s use of the 6-71 would be appreciated. The brochure that came with the 4070a kit (really cool they included it) has two horsepower ratings (218 and 238) based, I think, on the injectors you opt for. The more I learn about them, the more interesting it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 21, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 4:29 PM, vincen47 said: I really appreciate the detailed review of the 6-71 options. I don’t have as much experience with GW’s resin, but from what I have, I agree that it’s a little more “slick” than Jamie’s resin. Both are quality, but also I agree there seems to be a little less cleanup with Jamie’s parts. For the build I have planned, an early 70’s 4070a, I’m not sure what options IH used specifically on the 6-71 for the Transtar cabovers. Right/left blower, exhaust, etc. I’m not sure if the aluminum valve cover was available yet or not, though I don’t believe the turbo was available on the 4070a, at least not yet, in the very early 70’s. Any info you have on IH’s use of the 6-71 would be appreciated. The brochure that came with the 4070a kit (really cool they included it) has two horsepower ratings (218 and 238) based, I think, on the injectors you opt for. The more I learn about them, the more interesting it is. I posted a few reference pictures in the 1:1 section. You can see on that one the like most road tractors, the exhaust and blower are on the passenger side. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dutz Posted January 22, 2022 Very cool, Brian! Love the look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornbinder Posted January 24, 2022 Love it! I've always wanted to do something similar fitted with a flat bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 10:16 AM, Brian Dutz said: Very cool, Brian! Love the look! Thanks Brian! On 1/23/2022 at 9:06 PM, Cornbinder said: Love it! I've always wanted to do something similar fitted with a flat bed. Thanks Chuck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites