redneckrigger

Terry, your builds are incredible. I though I had a lot of unfinished projects, but your batch is awesome............but even more impressive is the level to which you have taken so many of them. My attention span is so short, it only has one end. I can NEVER get that far with a build without getting side tracked or deciding to change something I had been working on for years already and starting over. I have a CO-4090 in process right now, that I THOUGHT was getting close to completion...................until I started thinking about converting the already done running gear from a tandem drive to an all wheel drive, and now I can't get it out of my head! Keep up the superb work!

Superb work.......................looks absolutely stunning!!!

I do believe that the AMT Challenge mixer kit was only released with a Kenworth under it, not an Autocar. It was kit number T559. There were, to my knowledge, only two Autocar kits made, the dump and the tractor.

From what info I know, told me by a fellow running one of these in a pulling truck, the Pontiac labelled heads were developed by Pontiac Racing for use on a big block Chevy in Pontiac bodied cars. Whatever the case, it is a MAJOR power producing engine, with the all time favorite big block Chevy at it's heart.

You are ALL youngsters!

Ditto!!!!!!

Would like to see SOMEONE, especially Moebius, make a detachable gooseneck lowboy, such as a Talbert, or any one of many different makes. Would be a WELCOME addition to any modelers collection, and would be very appropriate to the modern market Moebius is catering to.

I fully agree with Gator.............. but I can't even remember what CRS stands for! LOL! All kidding aside, I also wish this forum existed years ago, and that I had found it earlier. Excellence inspires excellence, (or at least ATTEMPTS at it!). There is so much skill present here, that it boggles the mind. I can only aspire to be somewhere around 5% as skilled as those on this forum! Cheers, Tom

Nice winch setup! Great idea on the wheels too! Like it!

Nice DR!!!!

I agree. GM is such a giant, that Navistar stands little chance of NOT getting screwed, in the big picture. Hopefully Navistar has done their due diligence and keeps their back against the wall!

Awesome build!

EVERYTHING looks better with a Detroit under the hood..................even a Ford! Awesome build, and one I would LOVE to have a 1:1 version of parked in MY yard! I used to own a garage and body shop with a towing service. Had a yard full of Detroits, running and parts...............only wish I had kept some of them to do this in 1:1 with after I closed the shop. Oh well, wishful thinking! So, I REALLY enjoy this kind of work!Keep the pics coming!!! Tom

Awesome work you got going on here! It was great meeting you today at my shop. It is VERY clear to me that you have far more patience than I do..............heck my eyes can't even SEE half of the details you have going on! NICE!!!

Brings back great memories................back when I was a teen, a LONG time ago, the local K Marts had a close out of the Tyco sets right after Christmas. I bought every one my allowance and meager earnings could afford. I had a set up in the basement that had over 200 feet of track on about four levels. It was a nightmare keeping power to it, but when it ran right it was a BLAST. Had both Tyco and A/FX cars running on it............loads of fun. Grew up, got married, and the old track hit the landfill..............sad indeed!

From Readsboro VT, 7 miles North of the MA/VT line, but I have my gunshop in Adams, MA, just a stone's throw from Laneboro!

Looks like you drove the original into an Incredible Shrinking Machine................WOW!!!!!

Yeah, I figure it about the same way. I worked on a farm when I was a kid, and drove B Models, old Ford F series, IHC R Models, and even an old Reo Speedwagon around doing chores. They sure made an impression on me as well. Then I worked at a construction company that ran lots of R Model Macks and one old B81 quad box. That was sure a challenge to drive, (would have been easier if you had three arms!). Had a bunch of Detroit powered stuff, both trucks and equipment. I think that was where I fell in love with their screams. Are the new ProStar type trucks nice? Sure...................but not for me.

That bubblenose would sure be a neat project..................would love to see it!

Love the oldies.............FAR more than anything made after the 70's and earlier! GREAT work!

It's a COE..........of COURSE it's beautiful!

The best of both worlds...............a Mack, ('nuff said), and a screaming Detroit! SUPER!!!!

Thanks! Older is BETTER!

I found the conversion kit on eBay a few years ago, and couldn't resist it. I put it into my "to do" pile, and finally decided what "to do" with it! The 4090's were not very common at all. I actually saw one very close to me about a year and a half ago, and stopped to check it out. The poor thing was under about 8 feet of snow, but it was unmistakable as to what it was. After the snow melted, I went back to see it again, and found out that it had been sent to the scrapper.................about brought tears to my eyes! I talked to the guy who had it, and I guess it was a basket case, repowered with a 6-71N, (which was toast with a hole in the block and a rod peeking out), automatic trans, and fire gutted interior. So, he had dragged it home as parts for a 4070A that he had, took what he wanted, got it buried in snow, then scrapped it as soon as the snow melted. Still a crying shame. BUT, it kind of made up my mind to build the kit I had, and since I LOVE cabovers, (REALLY!!!), I figured it would make a unique model, as a heavy haul COE. Anyways, ANYTHING with a Detroit can't be half bad, right??? I absolutely loved driving the Detroits that I had over the years. Slam your thumb in the door when getting into them first thing in the morning, and drive 'em like you're PO'D at them, and they will run just fine! Absolutely unmistakable sound too...........simply wonderful.

Love your project!!!