KJ790 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I do not think that I have posted this one here yet. This is an AMT Pete 352 that I made a few modifications to. I think it goes well with my recently finished reefer trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Wow!! I wish that I could capture that vintage look the way that you do! Awesome work as usual!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadracer Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Wow!! I wish that I could capture that vintage look the way that you do! Awesome work as usual!! I second that! Very nice work on this! I love the look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Very nice job on the Pete. I like the subtle weathering, and it looks great with your reefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 You really capture the look! So, what did you use for the side of beef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, tbill said: You really capture the look! So, what did you use for the side of beef? Thanks! I wound up using clay that I painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Where do I start! Wow that is outstanding! The details, the paint job, the load are all amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, SpreadAxle said: Where do I start! Wow that is outstanding! The details, the paint job, the load are all amazing. X2!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Beautiful !!! Where did you get the grille ? I know that isn't the one in the 352 kit. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Goodwrench3 said: Beautiful !!! Where did you get the grille ? I know that isn't the one in the 352 kit. Thanks Thanks! I made the grille out of styrene half-round strips. If you but them up against each other then it looks like shutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That’s an outstanding job, the pics look like an actual truck outside! Nice job on the weathering too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificEd Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Did you use the kit 8V71 Detroit or swap it for something different? This 352 is spot on 1970's. The wheels and tires do a huge part to give it a period correct look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 16 minutes ago, PacificEd said: Did you use the kit 8V71 Detroit or swap it for something different? This 352 is spot on 1970's. The wheels and tires do a huge part to give it a period correct look. Yeah, I kept the kit engine. This truck is the closest to box stock I have ever built. I changed the bumper to the California Hauler one, made some grille shutters, added a steerable front axle, and changed the rims and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 22 hours ago, Roadracer said: I second that! Very nice work on this! I love the look! Absolutely - this rig cries "early 70's" - it looks fantastic: the grill shutters, the smaller bumper, the paint scheme etc. etc. Especially on pic 3 or 4 you hardly can tell it from a real one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Absolutely - this rig cries "early 70's" - it looks fantastic: the grill shutters, the smaller bumper, the paint scheme etc. etc. Especially on pic 3 or 4 you hardly can tell it from a real one ! ditto! Very realistic, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Awesome with the light weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificEd Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Did you shorten the chassis? I need to get busy on my Peterbilt 352 Michigan Special. Thanks for the inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, PacificEd said: Did you shorten the chassis? I need to get busy on my Peterbilt 352 Michigan Special. Thanks for the inspiration. Nope, the chassis is all stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Super job on the two builds. Very nice detail. They both look like well seasoned Highway Trucks..!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Another gem from your workbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Looks really good! And I really like your photography. Outdoor shots add so much to the realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Outstanding. Brings back memories of my first visits to the US. Will those tyres be available at some point, or are you reserving them for your own builds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 that's impressive. The details make it so realistic looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 A flashback for me to earlier days trucking! Great job! Might add a little wear to the step under the door, the paint on the edge never seemed to stay very long on them! Love the weathering on the wheel rings on the steers. What tires did you use on this one? They look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Fantastic!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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