Pete68 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Well it’s finaily here the A64B. I’ve had this painted for several years and when I seen the new decal register in the kit I knew exactly the way I was going to build this one. Some day when if I ever repaint my real 1.1 Autocar I thought about this paint scheme. This build is dedicated to my Dad who spent a lot of time helping me to restore my real truck. He got to see it at only one truck show in Paducah KY. after we finished it and then he passed away with cancer. The last picture in this set is of him when we was restoring it. He drove for 43yrs with No accidents And log millions of miles. Truckers that new him around town always called him JR because that’s what he put on his trucks “J.R. Drennen”. So this ones for him enjoy the pics. Edited August 5, 2018 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Beautiful work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Great looking build,and your Dad's truck was was very classy looking truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I'd say you did the truck and your dad proud Lee. That's a beautiful truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Great tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Great story for a great looking tribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks Brian it is a very special build to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Just thought I would give a update on the tribute. I sold my 1.1 Autocar A64b the first week of November. I was in a bad car accident In September that didn’t help my Arthritis I’ve been fighting for years and it seems the accident has made it worse. Saying that I had to realize I can no longer crawl around the old truck and give her the attention she needs. The truck was starting to go down hill fast so instead of letting her rust and rod to death I decided to sell her. She went to a good home and the gentleman who bought her is going to restore her back to the original color and stripe I showed him on the line sheet I gave him. I plan on finishing this build this year and build one from the original line sheet.I had her 19yrs Here’s some pics of our hay days and our last day together. Edited January 8, 2020 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Cool tribute Pete very Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 What a great tribute to your Father. Autocar trucks are Beautiful looking trucks. The green color, just makes the look Awesome. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Thanks guys I’m putting it back on the bench tonight I’ve got a big head start on my BRBO so I will give this some attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Worked on the frame last tonight got the front half done now moving to the back Edited July 30, 2020 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Nice start on your frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Great looking 1.1 a real classic! I am sure the model is going to look as good as the real thing and will be a fitting tribute to your dad, good look with the build, I will be following and looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Dan. Thanks for the complement going to get some more done on it tonight Geoffrey. Thanks for stopping by and the complement. I hated to sell my truck last Fall but with my physical condition I couldn’t keep it looking the way it should look so I sold to a guy who’s going to keep the old girl in shape and take her to truck shows like I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 A little more work done last night now for the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 A little mock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Nice progress when you’re finished you will need to have a covered display for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Dan. Thanks that’s a good idea I just might have to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 This is a beauty Lee...... matched the paint perfectly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodyne03 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodyne03 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Wow, I am new in the forum but, I dare say that I have liked Autocar since Over the top. Very nice painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Jeff. Thanks for the complement it’s been a fun build. I’ll have a update on a couple days. When I bought the real truck I asked what color green was that the owner said it ford jade green I matched it with Dupicolor rattle can Enrico. Welcome to the forum and thanks for stopping by and the complement Edited August 4, 2020 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodyne03 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Thanks for the welcome, I will stay tuned to this topic, to see this complete truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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