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I have to say. I kinda liked the black and green. But the rat rod truck really works. I love that look. Be Well Gator

I like it. Brings back memories of when I was woroking construction. We had a bunch of them as pick ups and flatbeds. Be Well Gator

John, Fantastic levelf detail you are doing here. And the part I like is, that it is very convincing! Be Well Gator

Nice job on this one so far. For utility beds. Spaulding Trading and Shipping has one. But I am not sure it will fit that particular truck. Modelhaus also has a couple that are very nice. But again not sure of the fit. Or as you mentioned .You could scratchbuild your own. Be Well Gator

Very realistic weathering! I will be watching to see how you do the rest of the dio. Be Well Gator

Nice job thus far! Looks like I may have to geta couple of these kits. Be Well Gator

Ira, The body work on the cab looks really good! Be Well Gator

This is something totally different. Not my cup a tea. But you are being very creative, and I like that! Be Well Gator

Luke, You are doing good here. And a fifth wheel is a possibility. I think I will have to borrow your idea . And put my Galaxy fifth wheel trailer behind one of these pick ups. Be Well Gator

If you are going to change the way the front end sits. You will have to change the rear suspension as well. ie; Lower the front end means you will have to shim the rear suspension in order to fill the gap between the frame and the suspension to get all the wheels on the ground. Doing this should not be very difficult at all. Just needs a bit a care to be done right. You are doing a fine job on these trucks. Keep it up. Be Well Gator

Arnd, You are building a really good model. here. And I understand and appreciate you desire to build anaccurate replica. But I will say this. First I agree with Terry. In the real world anything can happen! So even though this truck was not offered with a particular motor. It is entirely possible. That the truck had a different motor installed, either when new or repowered later on. But I also know this.Whatever motor you deicde to go with. It will be a work of art in and of itself. Be Well Gator

That is really wierd! I wonder why the paint reacted that way??? Be Well Gator That is really wierd! I wonder why the paint reacted that way??? Be Well Gator

Alain, Excellant work as usual! Be Well Gator

Looks really nice thus far! I always glue my wheels on . That way the model will not roll off the shelf. And yes . I had that happen.Got the box full of parts to prove it.lol Be Well Gator

Ray, IT looks like you are really getting back into the whole building thing! This one is looking really good. Be Well Gator

Brian, Thanks for that info! Be Well Gator

I agree! I have really been enjoying the build thread on the trio. Great inspiration for when I get the workbench set up! Be Well Gator

Dayum that looks really good! I hope your Dad likes it. Be Well Gator

Pavel, Real nice job on the weathering. It certqinly looks the part. Be Well Gator

JT, ole chap. You've done it again ! Great looking rig . Be Well Gator

Real nice looking build. Did resin cab it come with a windshield? Be Well Gator

Real nice jobon the modifications! That tractor brings back memorires of driving one like that back in the early 70's. Had a driptroit and duplex tranny. Be Well Gator

Cool. Nice start on this project. Be Well Gator

I could've sworn I commented on this build. Great looking dump body. I like the working tarp. However there is just one thing that you might want to consider. You might want to make a spring to pull the tarp back over the loaded body. Be Well Gator