The Surviving Duel Truck
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| Operation Jee-Yum is an effort to return the Duel truck and trailer to its exact 1971 film-ready condition. Due to a number of reasons, the truck incurred slight modifications and changes over the years. Working on everything from the swamp cooler to correct wheel assortments to the pink bondo on the fenders, I want the truck to be returned to all of its glory. Additionally, I am taking steps to make certain behind the scenes modifications to the truck to help ensure it is roadworthy for long distance trips. The pics of the tractor were taken July and August 2009. Don't worry, we still have the trailer. It's just easier to maneuver the tractor by itself while we work on it. So how are we progressing? We are nearly complete with our work on the Duel truck. Our work to date includes: Complete rebuild of the Cummins NTC350 Small Cam, including pistons, rings, liners, heads, injectors, fuel pump, turbo and starter. New clutch New 10.00x22 tube type steer tires on 5 hand hole disk wheels All new air lines Replacement of the old obsolete Page and Page suspension with a newer Reyco four spring suspension (strictly to allow for parts and servicing) Extended wheelbase to more closely match the wheelbase of Truck 1 Relocated air tanks, including placement of the passenger air tank just forward of the rear suspension on the outside of the frame rail Installation of a toolbox on the outside right frame just behind the cab Installation of a battery/storage stepbox below the passenger side cab Installation of a fuel tank behind the cab on the driver's side frame Removal of the pogo stick and relocation of the air and electric lines for the trailer to the end of the frame. Pink weathered "Bondo" fenders We are still working on the all new electrical lines. |
