Warren D Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Built in 1978, this is very close to the first truck I had a ride in at the age of about 10. Back in those days I was still learning (still am!) so my builds were mostly strictly stock out of the box. She's held up well over the years and found her way out of the case for a cleaning before pics. IIRC, this was an AMT kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Very nicely built Autocar. I remember building the same kit years ago, not sure what happened to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 very nice ! I have the same kit painted the same colors built many years ago.it is waiting for a freshening up and is on the to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Man I LOVE Autocars... Sharp looking truck Warren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Thanks everyone. Having been my first ride, Autocars have special place. Then again, I like Petes, KW's, and any COE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Nice looking autocar! Pure workhorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Good looking old Acar I also have a special place in my heart for Autocars who would think the truck I watched every day go through my town I would some day own it and restore it. Maybe soon AMT will re- lease this beautiful kit you did a great job on it and keep it as long as you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Nice looking Autocar. I never built this kit, but I do have it in the stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Thanks. Nice looking truck, Lee. IIRC, there was a kit years ago of an Autocar tractor. I may have had one back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Great looking A-car dump . That is one of my all time favorite kits . You did a fine job of building it.And preserving it all these years. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Warren thanks I like the red oil pan and radiator guard that really sets that truck off and the stained side boards one of the best looking box stock I've seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Super nice Autocar!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Very nice build and it's good to see that you saved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Great looking Autocar!! I'm glad it's lasted and you were able to keep it. Great work!!My first ride was in a 7400 White. I was probably 8 or 9, so they are kind of special to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I have the dumper in my stash. Now I need to build it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 real nice build. looks the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Built in 1978, this is very close to the first truck I had a ride in at the age of about 10. Back in those days I was still learning (still am!) so my builds were mostly strictly stock out of the box. She's held up well over the years and found her way out of the case for a cleaning before pics. IIRC, this was an AMT kit. Very nice, Warren ! (I did mine almost in the same livery - box stock - in about 1984) , would also be a candidate for reissuing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Good looking old Acar I also have a special place in my heart for Autocars who would think the truck I watched every day go through my town I would some day own it and restore it. Maybe soon AMT will re- lease this beautiful kit you did a great job on it and keep it as long as you can Great looking old iron, Lee - you really have something to be proud of - I'm sure that your truck gets a lot of admiration and attention at shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks for the kind words, everyone! AMT did do a Autocar A64B, I found my old build. Nowhere as good as the dump though and the old kits, if you find one, are insanely expensive. I'd love to see re-issues of much of this, including the old MPC and IMC lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Well-built massive truck, you could may still risking another picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Howard Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 A beautiful truck,and a nice build,hope it gets re released soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Warren your lucky to still have your original build and for it to still look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 A couple more pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Beautiful Acar and a great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 like this dumper , build this one also years ago , here a picture of it lookin good in red color jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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