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What's not to like? Fat fenders, big engine, down in the weeds, cool paint job. Hell fire it works for me! Be Well Gator

Looks good! Must be a new one, I doubt that a tropperscar stays very clean up in Seward's icebox! lol Where did you get the lap top? Be Well Gator

Greetings Everyone, I found this on a old back up disk. I built this model in the late 90's.Some of you may remember this from other Forums in the past. The pick up was a snap kit. I believe it was patterened after a Custom Pick up from back in the 70's. The build is meant to represent a privately owned mechanics truc.Which has been leased to gator Construction to include the services of the ownere/mechanic. I cut the custom sleeper off the pick up bed and attached it to the cab. And added a utility body from Modelhaus.Which I obtained in Atlanta at the NNLin 97' or 98'. I pirated a 4X4 chassis and modified it to fit. IT was a quick build and fun. But I admit I did not spend a lot of time on the fiddly bits. The Gator logo was obtained years ago from a conveyor manufacturer in Ft Lauderdale. The owner of the company was a Florida Gator. I like the decal because the Gator is weauing a hard hat. I asked Adam of Model Truck Mafia to make me some decals. This is another one that is up for a rebuild sometime in the future! Coments welcome and appreciated. Be Well Gator

. Greetings Everyone, While going through some drawers.I found a back up disc containg some old model pictures. The models shown were built in the 70's and early 80's. most are now in the bins to be rebuilt. Most are in surprisingly good shape considering their age.And what they have been through. A move from Miami to St. Augustinein 94', from St. Aug to jacksonville in 2003', Another house move in 2005' and then to the Philippines and one house move here. And already moved to the new location here in the Phils. Sorry for the poor quality pics. These were taken long before digital cameras and computers. Enjoy, and any comments are welcome! Be Well Gator

Dennis, Your work on the tracks was wlorht it. They look very good! What other electric tools do you have? Besides the sander and drill press? I have the budget minded 2" tablesaw from Micro Mark, And it has more than paid for itself over the years. i would like a belt sander and drill press and the bigger better 2' table saw. Be Well Gator

KJ, The modified frame rail looks much better!! I will take one two axle and three axle with the two hole wheels and suitable tires! You know now you are going to have to do something for a load on these trailers??? Like a small no name dozer???? Be Well Gator

Nice idea for a project. And yes at one time the COE wreckers seemed to be more prominent. Maybe because of the legnth laws or some thing? And now you have given me an idea for a build once I get moved. A day cab pete with that wrecker body ! Than ks for posting this and giving me the inspiration. Be Well Gator

Dennis, You did a real fine job on this excavator. You are very talented as a model builder. Be Well Gator

KJ, Nice work on the quad! I wish I had seen those when I was in the states. I would have picked up a couple of them. Be Well Gator

A most interesting build. I am impressed by you skills and craftsmanship! Be Well Gator

Good looking VN. I like the glitter on the black paint. Nice touch! Be Well Gator

Dennis, Glad to see the beast posted here. You did one heck of a fine job on it. Be Well Gator

One heck of a nice model. And a fitting tribute to your Grandfather! Be Well Gator

Max, Fnatastic model. Great weathering and details. Be Well Gator

Welcome to the hobby. You did a fine job on that Pete. Be Well Gator

You really nailed this one. I love the whole rig.our interior is great. And your phot background is cool. Be Well Gator

You really nailed the look ! The whole rig is awesome. It brings back memories of when I was just a we lad. Be Well Gator

JT, Awesome job on the Whole rig! Be Well Gator JT, Awesome job on the Whole rig! Be Well Gator

Dayum nice job on this lil old skool pete! i really liked the silver and orange. but what you did looks real good. Be Well Gator

Lookin good! I like what you have done with this one. Be Well Gator

Real nice work on the trailer! it looks really good. Be Well Gator

I always like to see old models redone and given new life. And I like what I see here. Be Well Gator

You might be new to truck modeling. But I suspect you are not new to building models?? Nice job on the motor and the weathering! Be Well Gator

Real nice job on the body work on the cab extension. And your interior is looking good as well. Be Well Gator

I remember those old Ford COE's. Pulling small round nose trailers. i will be following this build for sure. I like what you have going on here. Be Well Gator