Modelmikey Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I've had some pics up on different boards, but here it goes here. This is a Resin Sleeper cab, from Spalding trading and shipping. A little different then the AITM one. Base kit is the AMT Autocar. Frame streched, plumped/wire chassis and engine, the engine is made into a '335' cummins, basically added a turbo to the N/A 250 kit engine. 5&4 transmissions, scratchbuilt headache rack, deck plate and toolbox. One shifter is from a haibrush, the other is scratchbuild from a pin. Lots of parts bin/kitbashed things. Hope to have it done soon enough. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailking120 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 nice rig.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 VERY sharp and clean. Really like how you did the interior finishes and the weathering is spot really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thats a very sharp autocar , is the chassis from the square gaurd auto ? Keep up the neat job . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thats a very sharp autocar , is the chassis from the square gaurd auto ? Keep up the neat job . The base kit is the A64 Autocar tractor (rounded fenders) not sure if the square fender dump truck has a different chassis or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 This is looking fantastic. Great details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer1 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 That is really looking good, nice detailing !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm liking this...great job so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3522 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 looks great so far, love the detail. interior looks terrific as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Trucker Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) both Autocars had the same frame the only differances in the kits was the dump truck had the pit fenders and 2 differant rear drive trains and the dump box Edited December 13, 2013 by Madd Trucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Nice work....I don't recall seeing this one....Glad you posted it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 nice interior is very good love this old trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Someone asked me about opening the door on this on the 2014 build thread, so I thought I would go back and post it here, as it may help someone else. I cut the door open with a xacto blade, but the gap was too wide once it was all sanded, so I shimmed up the cab part with 90deg plastic stock, and added a sqaure piece under the door since the resin was too flimsy. Worked out pretty good on this style cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I was wondering "How did I miss this " then I saw the post date. Anyway I am so happy you dredged this one back up as this is a really super nice truck. I have a AITM cab that I hope will make it to the bench soon. Having this as a referece will speed that future project up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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