Mike Cole

Great start! I look forward to seeing this one finished.

Simon, For a late '80s Texas truck you only need a Texas Apportioned (if the truck will travel out of Texas) plate. For a truck that will only travel in Texas a truck plate is needed. Fuel decals for the side of the truck are a different story. As late as 1995 some states issued decals for fuel permits. Tennessee required the fuel permit number to be painted on the passenger side only. Don't get me started on the hassle of filing individual fuel tax reports with every state you were permitted in, mostly quarterly. Thankfully since '95 and the implementation of the International Fuel Tax Agreement all that is out the window. If I can help any more please ask. For you who build more reecent trucks I found this site which may help you with fuel decals: Fuel decal pics and info.

I can't tell you exactly when these were built, probably while the originals were still on hobby shop shelves. IMC Cougar II ERTL Massey Ferguson More photos of these two. Original ERTL Paystar MPC Mack DM800 More photos of these two, and the MF tractor. The Paystar was redone about 2002, photos here. I never finished the build, but this is the turbine engine from the original AMT Astro kit. A few more turbine photos. HTH

Buba, I have a couple albums that contain some photos taken at Buck Motorsports Park. Links are below, here are a few pics to whet your appetite: Cummins KT in a cabover Brockway. Hard to get good night-time action with my camera. I believe this is Tom Lindsay's KW also with Cummins KT power. This Marmon had a Cummins V903 for power. I'm certainly no expert, but i have picked up a few things. Engines of choice for the pro pullers are Cummins KTs (only available in resin), Detroit V12s (Bandag Bandit), Cat 3408s and Mack V8s. You will occasionally find a Cummins NTC or V903 (First release ERTL International Transtar conventional) or a Cat 3406. The pros run two or more turbos, water injection and ungodly fuel pressures. Links: Trucker's Day 2008 An all day truck show, pulling photos are on the last page. Pulling Event 6/17/06

A couple from the show: And a couple from the GO: See the rest here.

Man, that was a loooong time ago. Best I can remember/guess is around 6 give or take a couple tenths. Can't be sure 'cause back then I didn't obsess over fuel mileage like I do now.

This model looks perfect. I should know, I once owned a '75. Except for the colors and wheels, the same as yours. Mine was three shades of reds & oranges with white and had Budd wheels. Two thumbs up!!

I often see them hauling watermelons, usually uncovered. Also loads that need to be covered but due to size and/or shape would be difficult to tarp.

Very nice model. My 2008 Antique Trucks calendar has a '57 Pontiac SD for the April photo. First one I've ever seen. Now yours makes 2. Thanks.

Street Rod Nationals East will feature a model car contest this year June 6-8 in York, PA. The CPMCC hopes to see you there.

That project being built for our special contest Saturday??? Just askin'. And if you don't have the heart for pummelage , I will!

MODEL CAR CLUB PRESIDENT That means I stand at the front, or in the middle, at meetings and (try to) keep everything in order. Any more questions

What an interesting bunch we are. My regular job, which supports my lavish lifestyle quite nicely, is Model Car Club President. Although very important and incredibly lucrative it doesn't take up too much of my time so as a sideline I am a regulated independent intra-galactic commodity relocation services contractor.

Photo here. HTH

Good eye Bill. That's exactly right. Built by Linwood Reinert. Here's a better pic.