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Re: CAT 797 Mining Truck Pictures.
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lugnet.technic
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Fri, 22 Mar 2002 17:37:09 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Todd A. Schroeder writes:
> My Lego model of the CAT 797 Mining Truck is near completion. I placed 9
> pictures of the frame and steering for Lego fans to enjoy until the final
> version is complete. http://legolinks.tripod.com/CAT797.htm
Hi Todd
I really liked the start of your 797 mining truck, and went looking for more
info on the truck on the web. The Caterpillar site does not provide much
details, but I found a very informative (and funny) article at the Car and
Driver website, namely at:
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/features/2000/May/200005_specialtyfile_caterppillar_797.xml
Alternatively, you can do a search for "caterpillar" on their main page.
I thought I'd also mention that the truck is rear-wheel drive only, not
4-wheel drive, and packs 2 V12 diesel engines.... do you have enough of
those yellow technic pistons/clear cylinders to pull that off??? ;)
Anyways, hope this info helps, and good luck with the rest of the model!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing the final product!
Regards
John
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| My Lego model of the CAT 797 Mining Truck is near completion. I placed 9 pictures of the frame and steering for Lego fans to enjoy until the final version is complete. (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
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