JerseeJerry55

Good morning all hope everyone is well. Just got this in a trade for the snowplow, and dump bed from the AMT L8000 snowplow. Plan is to build it as an Midwest day cab tractor. Have ideas for color scheme I just need the New Jersey winter weather to change to Spring and away we'll go. Will post pics as I go along. Regards, JerseeJerry

Had a good friend build me a headache rack. Was going to put it on my 2022 BRBO W900. However I like the look of the rack on my Pete 359.

Stripes package done. Just laid on frame for now. Not perfect but pleased.

Thank you

Cab repainted. I love this shade of Red.

Progress made. Gotta love Winter.......... said Jerry never.

Decided to put another engine together. Most likely will install her as a factory fresh motor.

The grime is acrylic black craft paint

Thank you

Gary, Thank you. Good question/ Unsure at this time. I may whip up a new one and either leave it factory fresh, or really concentrate on getting a better grime wash on it. I have a couple of other things planned in the works. One being a front visor, and the other being a surprise reveal. I just need to repaint the cab as I had an oops and had to strip it down. When the weather is better I'll reprime then paint her. Cab, and hood were painted the same color but I may go a different route on the cab color. We shall see.

Thanks

Change of plans. Using a brand new frame went with the Rustoleum Gloss Apple Red.

Very nice

Hello all, hope everyone is well. As the title says I'd like to see the fruits of your labor. Thank you. Regards, Jerry

Yes when it snows I get bored. Not 15 again like I was in 1976 and I shoveled walks and driveways for $3.00 while everybody else charged $20.00 plus. 7 driveways, walkways netted me $21.00 and I then blew it on soda, and Ring Dings. That being said ever since I saw the original White Freightliner issue. The one with the Green CF tractor I wanted to build it. So during this snowstorm I got bored and started the build. Originally a Royal Blue cab I sprayed it over in John Deere Green last fall and put it to the side. I found an original set of CF/Allied Van Lines decals in my decals stash. They were intact, just a little slivering after applying them. So I brushed on some Microset and I’m satisfied. Also started the SD frame and so far so good. I will post as I go along.

Very nice

That's pretty nice thanks for sharing.

Some frame work tonight, and test fitting the engine.

Decided on a color for the cab, and hood. Rustoleum Apple Red. Using the kit supplied Seminole Striping. I always say I love these kits. Simple, easy, awesome. Endless possibilities for building it the way you want to build it.

Agreed

So as I ponder the numerous unbuilt, or started models I have I keep going back to my AMT 1968 Camaro Z28. The ‘68 is my favorite one of all time. I have been thinking of doing it like the Hot Wheels one I had as a kid. Thinking of painting it in Blue or Green. Could use some tips on where to source the following. A Stinger or Cowl induction hood. Wider rear wheels/tires. Traction bars. Distributor, and wires. Rattle can appropriate Green, or Blue gloss paints. As always any help is most appreciated. Regards, Jerry

WOW that’s awesome. My Mom had a 59 2 door. Blue with a Blue interior. She paid $2,500.00 brand new loaded.

Thanks, and yes I will try.

Okay number one love the job you did. However what difficulties did you encounter? I’ve heard hood issues ( tilt and clearance ). Anything else? Thanks Jerry