kilrathy10 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Dude....This is one Big Flippin' Score....Wow!!!! Still can't get over how much stuff is still there....Where you putting all this stuff.....My wife would try to kill me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 JT, its all stacked in my boys room....since they are out of town for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 This could take a long time to figure this stuff out . You might need to put stuff on a piece of paper with numbers on it for better identification . You have enough to build or trade fodder for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Andy, there should be plenty left over after I am dead and gone. I call it a life insurance policy for my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 That oilfield bed truck is going to be sweet!! I just saw a sweet one today!! I'm 6 feet tall and the roller on the deck was at eye level!!! With a 2 front axels and 3 in the rear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Here is a really nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlSchoolRedo Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Wow good score!! If you're parting any out i sure could a complete GMC General grille assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-handicap Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Wow what a find. I would put an Italeri Hiab on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Nice haul....! I got hundreds of ideas just looking at them all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Well, I had hoped that I would have been back to this thread a whole lot sooner but hey, better late than never. I actually started building early this year out of this collection, and now I have it moved into the new hobby room. Everything you see on the large shelving system is nothing but big rig (except the clearly marked 1/8 on top) Bottom shelf is mainly unbuilt, second shelf is partial built, and all the cardboard boxes are parts, parts, and more parts. Here is my dilemma...still, I need some help identifying a lot of the small parts and making sure my partial kits are complete, and that I have things lined out for future projects. So here is my proposition... Anyone who is well acquainted with all the big rig stuff, (mine is mainly AMT/ERTL).....that wants to spend a day with me going through this pile of stuff, I will make sure that some of it goes home with you. If you want to bring your better half and make a weekend of it, I will point you towards inexpensive lodging and make sure you get two tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 8:48 PM, Sam I Am said: So here is my proposition... Anyone who is well acquainted with all the big rig stuff, (mine is mainly AMT/ERTL).....that wants to spend a day with me going through this pile of stuff, I will make sure that some of it goes home with you. Too bad that letter behind the O is an R and not an H Sam, because I'd be more than willing to make the probably 3 hour drive to Toledo, OH to help you sort through parts, but OR is a little farther drive. ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 5:48 PM, Sam I Am said: Well, I had hoped that I would have been back to this thread a whole lot sooner but hey, better late than never. I actually started building early this year out of this collection, and now I have it moved into the new hobby room. Everything you see on the large shelving system is nothing but big rig (except the clearly marked 1/8 on top) Bottom shelf is mainly unbuilt, second shelf is partial built, and all the cardboard boxes are parts, parts, and more parts. Here is my dilemma...still, I need some help identifying a lot of the small parts and making sure my partial kits are complete, and that I have things lined out for future projects. So here is my proposition... Anyone who is well acquainted with all the big rig stuff, (mine is mainly AMT/ERTL).....that wants to spend a day with me going through this pile of stuff, I will make sure that some of it goes home with you. If you want to bring your better half and make a weekend of it, I will point you towards inexpensive lodging and make sure you get two tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Sam, I just started back into building semis this Summer. I am in the process of building two modified Freightliner COEs. I do not think would be much help identifying little parts but you are not that far from me. I live in Salem, OR. Sometimes it is helpful to have two heads instead of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 55 minutes ago, highway said: Too bad that letter behind the O is an R and not an H Sam, because I'd be more than willing to make the probably 3 hour drive to Toledo, OH to help you sort through parts, but OR is a little farther drive. ☹️ Yea, I knew that distance would hinder some who would want to help. I am glad though that it is an R behind the O, we have the ocean. ? 26 minutes ago, Bills72sj said: Sam, I just started back into building semis this Summer. I am in the process of building two modified Freightliner COEs. I do not think would be much help identifying little parts but you are not that far from me. I live in Salem, OR. Sometimes it is helpful to have two heads instead of one. Bill, I grew up in Salem. I would also appreciate your help, if you can spare a day PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 18 hours ago, Sam I Am said: Yea, I knew that distance would hinder some who would want to help. I am glad though that it is an R behind the O, we have the ocean. ? Yeah, but there is a lake off of Toledo, OH Sam. That is just a little ocean! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 I wanted to thank Bill and his 72sj for spending the afternoon with me helping to sort out some of this mess. I unpacked all the parts and this is what we started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 We ended up sorting out 13 rebuildable projects, not counting a couple Bill took home with him. I was also able to put together a complete Movin On kit (minus decals) after he left. Going to start on the Macks next and see if I can get a couple sorted out. Thanks again Bill ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Sam I Am said: We ended up sorting out 13 rebuildable projects, not counting a couple Bill took home with him. I was also able to put together a complete Movin On kit (minus decals) after he left. Going to start on the Macks next and see if I can get a couple sorted out. Thanks again Bill ! Thanks Sam, Though I just discovered the rebuildable Pete 352 I went home with does not have any instructions. If you have an extra set and/or scans that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Look on modeltrucks25 fotki albums, they have instructions for most truck kits. https://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truckkit_instructions/amt/t502_peterbilt_352/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Thanks Sam, Though I just discovered the rebuildable Pete 352 I went home with does not have any instructions. If you have an extra set and/or scans that would be great. No problem Bill, I have five...make that seven. Edited December 15, 2019 by Sam I Am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Funny this post popped cause just yesterday I was looking thru stash trying to find an engine, and the KW oil field truck was sitting there. I picked up a suitable rear suspension for it at last model show from plaskit...I've gotta get that one back on the bench Cool how things like this revive a build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'm whimpering like a lost puppy right now!!!!! Nice score!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 4 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Funny this post popped cause just yesterday I was looking thru stash trying to find an engine, and the KW oil field truck was sitting there. I picked up a suitable rear suspension for it at last model show from plaskit...I've gotta get that one back on the bench Cool how things like this revive a build I was wondering when you would be getting back to it. I figured maybe too many Osh Kosh squirrels. ? 2 hours ago, DrKerry said: I'm whimpering like a lost puppy right now!!!!! Nice score!!! Hey, you have the green KW fire engine from it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Oh, and talking about things that make you go hmmmm..... Parts box builds are endless ideas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Sam - those squirrels definitely have a way of distracting me !!! Now I've learned how to make heavy duty springs, another set will find it's way under the kw ...after the plow wife kinda suggests I finish one before starting another. I dont see the fun in that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: wife kinda suggests I finish one before starting another. I dont see the fun in that though Yea, I think I have about 50 started projects....not counting all the ones just bagged. Many of those I hope will go on the block soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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