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Little update before the " work week " starts again..decided to finalize the suspension layout by mocking up the mixer body . I was looking for a balanced look from the wheels to barrel. I didn't want the wheels to far back or forward , that could visually make it appear like its missing a tag axle . Moving the unit front to back I finally settled on a spot. This felt like the 3 little bears story in the end lol Started here , ignore the pill bottle water tank, my squirrels were getting in a laugh..hahaha This was okay..sorta but water tank stand is crowding the cab ,and leading rear wheel is just not right imo heres momma bear Finally the little bear... the edge of mixer barrel falls right above tire , and good space behind cab..lock it down !!! Next all the shifting required a change to the frames molded in X member...no problem out comes the saw ! I'll replace that w a new xm after the suspension dries level . Thats it for the wknd hopefully everyone had a good one ..see ya soon w more updates !

I don't see a problem swapping builds

I'd like to, show of the muscle behind this truck a 6 71 Detroit. Issue I see is how fenders are hung off hood , ill have to make different hangers to allow hood to open free

Thanks , I didn't pay attention to them until attending their homecoming show one year . The old factory is about 20 minutes drive Thanks Sam ! I have space for one more truck on the display shelf ..whats more appropriate than another Husky lol Gotta have our Huskies in the BRBO right !! Thanks for following

Since the RM is winding down, I decided to start my Brbo build . I'm doing a Brockway 361 mixer tribute truck based on the retired fleet from Barney Dickenson. These trucks have a long history running concrete from the plant in the southern tier w their Detroit 6- 71 singing their song on the roads , and special modifications were made to every truck by the shop. Ill try to highlight some of the more unique changes along the way! Sadly these trucks have begun to meet fate w the shredder, so I felt it was time to build my tribute to these unique Brockways . Here's my intended build The 361 cab, 770 Rex mixer , and a bunch of other goodies arrived from AITM . I'm using 22 inch rubber from moluminum, the proper spokes came from Gary W , thanks again! The frame rails are from the paystar mixer . One of the more obvious changes were " pit " fenders , which Dave casts were part of the order. These and the Rex were mastered by my buddy Chris Davis the mix master , and glad to have them available. These trucks had walking beam rear suspensions so I pilfered a set from the 4300 box , and made crossmembers from I beam. The suspension is just mocked up till I add the mixer bdy . Nothing worse than locking them down , then finding out their not positioned right then trying to break them loose .. The front susp is a mix of dm 800 springs, 4300 axle and whatever else the squirrels dig up ! One trick i learned was using Z channel to attach the mixer parts. These keep the feet all lined up and also adds more glue surface . Theres a strip in the foreground Last part for today was cutting the barrel length down to replicate the real one, its cast long to allow several styles of drums ! . I removed 1 3/8" off the drum w a razor saw BD drums were smooth, so the ribs gotta disappear, along with blending the 2 halves together... hopefully I can whip that down quickly and keep the pedal down. !

Well done! Looks like the real truck !

Very nice work ! Whats the wagon body w big fins on right in the group photo

Boy Sam looks like that plant grow light is really working !!!! The CB looks fantastic pulling the car hauler , and the green leakers all nestled into the frame well done

There's something ya don't see everyday ! Nice wrecker / winch bed . Old truck looks ready to work

Absolutely cool spotlight ! Really looks good especially the reflector

Fun little fact about graveyard cars..the first few seasons Mark paid for the entire crew to film his banter because the production companies wouldn't pick up the show..Great cars awful show ..and his seemingly endless blab about the proper seam sealer...let's see the build and shut up

+1 quality stuff

These kits have been selling out fast , guess they really hit the mark builders were asking for! Good days for modelers

Nice rescue project ! Its always an Easter egg hunt when working w rebuilds..but never seen screws used to gold them together ! Guess the original builder thought the starter looked like an air dryer..hmm You'll have a great rescue once its done and its an original Pm sent on bumper / parts

Very nice roller ! Looks much better that way than the mixer mess I had..just the wrong kitbashed parts together. Spokes look very nice on the gmc

Holy cow...thats a milestone! Well done on that masking job, and over a ribbed panel ! That trailer is gonna look ? behind the tractor !

Ebay has a seller called iceman collections ..his brakes might be too modern for what your looking for

Very nice washing the panel lines look good

Nice progress ! The rounded corners are well done, definitely looking forward to your progress

Nice fitting cab !!! Really turning out sharp

Looking good

Been eyeing this trailer for an upcoming build, definitely following your progress !

Nice job looks like the frame shop worked extra hard pulling that frame back to square .

That engine bay is a work of art, well done !

Fantastic work