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Jones Truck Lines International Transtar Day Cab Truck Tractor & 40' Trailer - By Fred Gruin


This classic Jones Truck Lines rig from Fred Gruin was built using a Walker Models International CO-4070 Transtar cab mounted on a Wiking frame. Lonestar Models wheels were used on the steering axle. A-Line provided the mirrors, wipers, and tandem axle wheels. Alloy Forms provided the wind deflector and Promotex the air horns. Fred scratchbuilt aluminum tubing exhaust stack and air cleaner. Fred mounted an Ulrich spare tire behind the cab. The 40' trailer is from Milepost 501 with Ken Goudy decals all around.

Posted May 11, 2012