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That baby is screamin' for chrome steelies with baby moons, wide whites and a hopped up Y-block!

This looks much more like the kinds of lowboys we see around here. I like all of the little dtails like the warning labels and contols for the hydraulic gooseneck.

that is excellent! Now it needs sent out for a new dump bed and lift axle.

Nice work. The new Peterbilt models take the classic red oval look and bring it into this century. I'm not really fond of the new hedlights, but its nothing some classsic double round headlight's won't take care of. Since you seem to be in a new Pete mood, how about some ideas for the next one? I know you're capable of it, Tim . A couple 389's in white and red. The second one has the old school vibe going strong with the bullet lights and small bumper. A nice minty 389. And my personal favorine, this downright gorgeous lime green and black 389. Dad says its a good thing he's not in the market for a new one, or he'd be all over it.

I don't think there's a whole lot of difference in the C-15 and the 3406 E. In my dad's 379, the top of the engine says C-15, but the spec sheet says 3406E. Go figure.

That reminds me of one of my boss's trucks. His is a '95 357 with the C-15 and a J&J smooth side coal body.

So when do we get to see "Petermonster II"? . Really, I can't wait.

Neat!

My dad had an R-Model Mack triaxle with a Ti-Brook body. He said it was one of his favorites. I like it myself, and I'm sure it will look great when its painted.

Undoubtedly one of the best looking Freightliners they ever built, and this one's no exception. The weathering is excellent, and, is that a ding in the top of the passenger side exhaust? Even if it's just dirt, it still looks real.

I really like the exhaust and chassis weathering. The chassis is not overdone, it looks like the trucks we have at work. It's dirty, but nothing the pressure washer won't take care of.

I've saved a glue bomb or two. Although it's never easy, the end result is (usually) worth it. The hardest part is definitley disassembly and clean up, but that's usually the worst of it. This ones definitley a keeper, nice rescue.

Here's a few more pics I snapped while the sun was out today. With dad's old van, (almost original, only being repainted and having lights replaced in the late 90's) And dad's old flat, this one's totally original, it's only been reassembled.

Believe it or not, the wheel and manifold are from a one piece mold. I just made it so I had several pour points for the manifold, and I only had to remove one piece of flash. I should also add that the parts had cleanup done prior to the photo, namely hollowing out the holes in the wheels and the aforementioned flash. As far as molding and pouring, I just followed the instructions EXACTLY as they were in my casting kit. I got an Alumilite Super Casting Kit for Christmas. I originlly found it at Hobbytown USA, and I'm pretty sure that's where it came from. It runs about $70, but comes with all kinds of stuff. They also make a smaller version of it for $35.

Built this from the latest AMT reissue. Krylon yellow & white, homeade decals, parts box contingencies, and weathered with real mud.

I spent the last 2 or 3 days prepping and painting the body. Nothing fancy, just Krylon white and yellow. I experemented using scotch tape for masking, and I like the results. If you do attempt this, find the non transparent kind, and the cheaper the better. It sticks enough to prevent color bleeding, but no enough to pull the paint. And the lines aren't as thick as with, say, blue painters tape like I've been using. I'm really pleased with the hood stripe. I was just messing around and free-masked it. No measuring, planning, or real direction, just an experement. Just a simple braek following the window opening, it matches the Fairlane. And the best part is NO BMF!!! I'm gonna Sharpie this one, since it'll be covered in dirt anyway. Plus, my body had the trim missing over the passenger side window.

I'm pretty mucha staunh Ford man. Right now I have two F-250s, both 4x4s, but yet very different. This is Pearl. She is a 1977 F-250 ranger. My dad bought her new in July of that year. He took her off the road in '89 when he bought a new F-150. It's a project that I hope to have running by her 30th birthday. I need to get a new pic, right now the front clip is off, and the engine ready to come out. BTW, its a non original 351M backe dby the original C-6. And this is Li'l bruser. he is a 1985 F-250 XL. No power windows or locks, no A/C, no lighter, not even a cloth headliner for that matter! This is the work truck of the two. It has 24,000 original miles and I'm the second owner. It has a 460 backed by a 4 speed stick. I love both of these trucks. I'm still mastering the hydraulic clutch in Bruiser though.

I got the chassis done tonight. Nothing special, I just added an extra piece of padding to the driver's door bar. I also made custom decals for this. I'll get those on after I get it painted. It's primed right now, I just need to do the white and yellow.

I happened to be at Wally World the other day and picked this up. It's going to be built as a mildly used car, with a few heats and practices on it, but no serious damage. It'll kinda resemble an asphalt car that's been promoted (yes, I prefer dirt racing). It will have a similar paint job to my '65 Fairlane, just yellow and white opposed to green and white. I'm gonna letter it pretty much the same too, I'm looking at having a mini-team. Engine is kinda ho-hum. I eliminated the metal axle up front, to clean the engine bay up. I rusted the headers some, to reflect the raced condition. The box art says the engine is a 351. Can I call it that if it kinda-sorta-vaguely resembles a 351 Cleveland? Initial mockup looks good. I used partsbox tires for the dirt tread. When all is said and done, I'll mist it with a dirt color to get the final product. Thanks for looking!

Beautiful, the maroon really sets off the truck. You really nailed a period look there,and the trailer colors really complement each other. Kinda looks like the Duel truck, albeit when it was new. Just keep it away from any red Plymouth Valiants you might have .

Its been kinda nice in my area lately, and I haven't spent much time at the bench for the past few days. I really didnt want to start a new project but wanted to build something. I stated rooting the extra parts stashes and found the 283 from the AMT '57 Chevy. I built up the block and got out my weathering materials. Oil leaks, exhaust leaks, dirt, rusty chrome valve covers, the works. Its kind of a best case scenario junkyard engine, complete and it turns over. I also had a leftover tire from that kit, and who has't seen a moldy old whitewall in the woods? I've seen many of these on quad rides (ATV's for those not familiar). I figured it would be the perfect base for this crusty thing. And it will find its home in the bed of my '64 C10. And our gearhead has plans, just take a peek on the fron seat. Could be a T-bucket, a Camaro, or something totally off the wall, time will tell. And while I don't want to divulge all my secrets, I'll share a few with you. The oil is a 50/50 mix of gloss and flat black acrylic, the soot from the exhaust is powdered graphite lubricant (you should be able to get it anywhere that sells Pinecar supplies), and he red rags are paper towel, colored red and dipped in the gunk at the bottom of my brush cleaner. I still might add a few loose wires and hoses, but I kinda like it right now. Its not 100% done, but I had a lot of fun with this, and that's what this hobby is all about. Thanks for looking, feedback welcome!

I see what your saying, Dave, but I had to grab the shot before the sun said goodbye. Thanks for the support everyone! Tim, I'll shoot you an email with pics for your next update.

For wheels, pick up the Motor City muscle issue of the Revell '69 Shelby GT500. I did that for my own build, but I opted for the optinal polished versions. Or, you could opt for the custom wheels in the RM '59 Vette, as Bill Geary did here. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forum/viewtopi...asc&start=0

I've tried several chrome paints. I used Duplicolor on this and most of my other trucks. I'd say it's more of a polished aluminum, but its perfect for wheels, tanks, and battery boxes. I've never tried alclad, so without comparing to two, I'd say this is the best I've used.

Who wants to look into a bland display case all the time? I sure don't and came up with this to display some of my trucks. Nothing fancy, It's mostly just paper and magic markers. The tools are from various kits, with the newer ones from Italeri's truck accesories (bottle jack, bolt cutters, etc.). Enjoy