signguy2108 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Well, I got the box open! Been a busy couple of days and looks like from the others i'm already a month behind, LOL Not sure yet what it will be, i'll get the basics done first. No dump box for sure. Edited January 2, 2021 by signguy2108 add pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 That’s a nice kit one of the few AMT did with limited fit issues. I’ll be watching this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Ahhh the lovely Autocar !! One of those trucks that can be built as anything under the sun Your gonna have fun building this truck its one of my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 WoW! Two Autocars ! In the same CB ! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Don't feel too far behind, I'm waiting until I get a few things in the mail this coming week before I even decide what I'll be building ?♂️? Looking forward to watching, one of these is one of the things I'm waiting for on shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Well, here's where mine is at for now. I'll get the truck done first, then decide which way to go. And no, it won't be this shiney. I haven't built one of these in what seems like 40 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Why is it that the most handsome trucks are old? Nothing these days come close to the classic looks and ruggedness of these rigs.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Nice start Larry. Looking forward to seeing more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Nice build right there !!! These trucks are so nice to look at One thing I've done before that helps the look , take a thin strip of plastic and attach it under the cab door like a filler panel. It hides the see through effect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I agree with others, both great start on it, and those were dang good looking trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 8:25 AM, gotnitro? said: Nice build right there !!! These trucks are so nice to look at One thing I've done before that helps the look , take a thin strip of plastic and attach it under the cab door like a filler panel. It hides the see through effect . Jeff, im not so sure u will say that when (or if) it gets completed, lol! And yes, i've got those filler panels out of an old road boss kit somewhere. I finished up a reo today, it may have em in the box,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Lol these older trucks just look awesome to me , probably why I prefer to build the older steel working trucks ! Eventually I'll drop an autocar cab on a scratchbuilt refuse truck ive wanted to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 That one sweet looking truck. Love the color also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 great start, using the same kit. following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Nice start I like the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Great looking build so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Did a little bit more to it, it's in a "don't shake the table mode!" Got to do a little more work on the grille insert with the bars. And with so many cool trucks going together its hard to find words to respond to all of em, but i'm watching every one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 You have your AC shaping up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Looking good. Love the old Autocars. Here's an article with some history and photos: https://www.truckinginfo.com/10135645/autocar-through-the-decades?photo=10135842 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks for the Link! I was nice to see some new and a lot of old style Autocars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Small update, just can't seem to get motivated again. Just an old 70's homemade tow truck, boom mounted so it can be removed to pull a trailer. Still work to do on the bed, paint and weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 There's something ya don't see everyday ! Nice wrecker / winch bed . Old truck looks ready to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 April pics, just under the wire. Back to home repairs and hospital visits now, but got a little bit done, more work on the scratchbuilt bed and the weathering, posting pics tonite with a borrowed computer cause mine locked up again! Maybe trim and decals next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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