Warren D Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) Starting my next build, a Brockway 761 that I saw at the Bethlehem, CT truck show a few months back. I have the 761 cab from AITM, Autocar A64B for the chassis and misc parts from AITM. Looking at tire options, A-car rear wheels look good and I could use the kit tires unless I have something else kicking around. I need to source the tool boxes, but have time as I think the chassis will need to be shortened. I may have a donor for the front wheels. The paint will be challenging, photos don't capture the pearl, flake and depth of the real deal. Here's the real one: https://pbase.com/baywing/image/171720520 Edited September 6, 2021 by Warren D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Warren looking forward to seeing you build this Brockway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 That's an awesome looking truck! Your link, has some interesting Trucks too! Thanks! I will be following build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 That truck was gorgeous, actually won people's choice award at the Cortland homecoming. I might have a few photos of the truck I took that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Sadly heres the only clear one I have , my dad wandered past camera during the remaining shots . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 I've got plenty of detail shots that I took. When I saw it, it didn't have the logos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 5 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Sadly heres the only clear one I have , my dad wandered past camera during the remaining shots . Jeff the exhaust stacks look fake. Did you notice them when you saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Jeff the exhaust stacks look fake. Did you notice them when you saw it. Ya know now you mention it , they do look odd, almost capped on top . I didn't get a close inspection of the truck, there was a big crowd lurking around it . I did overhear it had a 270 Cummins under the hood though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Warren D said: I've got plenty of detail shots that I took. When I saw it, it didn't have the logos. Sorry if I hacked your post , got excited when I recognized the truck from the show lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 No problem, I vapor-locked when I first saw it. That paint just doesn't reproduce in photos. Like the Grand Canyon, you can only truly appreciate it if you see it in person! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 15 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Ya know now you mention it , they do look odd, almost capped on top . I didn't get a close inspection of the truck, there was a big crowd lurking around it . I did overhear it had a 270 Cummins under the hood though I think that those are rain caps. Some guys run them around here. It looks like the stacks are mounted to what they used to call a rattle box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I think that those are rain caps. Some guys run them around here. It looks like the stacks are mounted to what they used to call a rattle box. Ahhh okay makes sense now , the rectangular tube looked unusual. It was certainly a gorgeous color , looking forward to Warren's build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 I finally got the color on the cab. Took 4 tries but this is as close as I can come from memory and my photos. Like the real one, it doesn't photograph well, the metallic pearl looks dull in the pics. It'll be a few days before I can see it in the sun, not much sun here of late, but it should really pop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Looking good Warren! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Looks good Warren. I think I like your color better than the real one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Wow! I like this color!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Gorgeous paint ! What brand pearl orange did you end up using , its really gonna sparkle in the sun Edited October 11, 2021 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Gorgeous paint ! What brand pearl orange did you end up using , its really gonna sparkle in the sun It's a mix of Testors Aztek line, acrylics. Yellow, flour. yellow, red and gold pearl metallic. Took about 4 tries and the gold flake pearl does dull the intensity of the orange. Not an exact match but as close as I'm going to get. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Sun finally made an appearance, took the cab out to see what it looks like in the sun. It does pop..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I grew up in Litchfield county, spent lots of time up in Bethlehem, Morris, etc. Im down in Naugatuck now. You hit it out of the park on the pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Great job on the paint, already... Loving all this orange I've been seeing, lately... Awesome project choice, as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 End of month update, the cab is well on it's way, tinted windows are in as well as the interior. I got the window material from my eye doctor, those cheap dark glass they give you when they dilate your eyes. Still need the cab details but will probably wait until the cab is on the chassis. Chassis is well along, need a couple of little things before the cab goes on. Bumper got painted, tomorrow it'll get it's gloss coat then it goes on the chassis. Rear fenders still need to get fabbed and I have to figure out the straight stacks but it's getting closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Looking good Warren your getting closer. Keep up your awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That looks Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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