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From: "Paul R DOT Tupaczewski" paultup AT comcast DOT net
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:52:11 -0500
Subject: Correct your U33C/U36C/U34CH models!
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Hi folks,

I asked about this several years ago, and after checking many times since
then, I see that Atlas now has U30C sideframes in stock.

"So what?" you may ask. Well, the U33C/U36C/U34CH diesels they released many
moons ago came with General Steel Castings truck sideframes. These are
distinct and have a long arch over the center axle. The first 6 U33C's were
delivered with these sideframes. All subsequent U33C's and all U36Cs and
U34CHs were delivered with Adirondack sideframes. These have a smaller
"bump" over the center axle and have (in my opinion) a distinctive "husky"
apperance.

When Atlas released their U30C model, I noticed the had the Adirondack
sideframes. They have finally been released in their spare parts department,
and they are easily added to the original U33C models - pop out the old
sideframe, push in the new ones.

You can order their parts online or via phone. To correct all the sideframes
on a unit, you'll need two of part #730313 ("left sideframe") and two of
part #730314 ("right sideframe")

The "proof is in the puddin'" they say, so I've attached a photo comparing
the new sideframe (left unit) and old sideframe (right unit).

- Paul


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