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Greetings Everyone, Not much happening with this project right now. Working on drawing up the plans for the automatic tailgate and tarp systems. As well as the framework for the dump bed and how it will attach to the truck chassis. Be Well Gator

X's 2 Love the two tone paint job. Just wondering about a company logo ? What are you going to do? Construction company? Drilling company? Pipeline outfit? Be Well Gator

Franck, That looks very nice ! Be Well Gator

Awesome paint job. Love the color combo and the graphics !! Be Well Gator

Aaron, Nice work thus far ! Have you resolved you tire issues? An alternative for the ERTL lug tires. You might look at the two piece tires from the older Revell kits. I think that they achieve that older tire look you seek. I am using them on a couple of my projects. And then there is always AITM , I don't think their tires look too new. Especially if mounted on spoke rims. The other thing you may want to consider. Would be adding a stinger to the rear of the truck chassis. Be Well Gator

Sam, Please accept our condolences and prayers on the loss of your grandfather. Looks like you are getting organized and have a good start on this project. I like the Carolina red and black. As I drov e for them a few times working off the bench , in Miami back in the late 70's. B-61 with a duplex . Be Well Gator

Gino, Very nice work thus far! i like what I see here. Be Well Gator

Nice little ( sic ) project ! I am sure that you are a happy camper.having found those parts that went awol. Like Sean my eyes and fingers hurt just looking at those small parts. Be Well Gator

Jean, Congratulations on your awards. Your models look truly fantastic. And bring back memories from my younger years. I remember seeing this vehicle or one very similar at a car show . And I always liked that Mercury wagon! Be Well Gator

Gino, I like that ! Basic black and a red interior. Great combination. Be Well Gator

X's 2 That is a good looking color combo And I plan to use that same variety on future builds. Your paint job looks pretty good ! Be Well Gator

Adam, that is one really fine looking model and display base. You must have put a lot of time and thought into the build. I like it !! Be Well Gator

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Jesus, Looks like a pretty good start on the chassis. Be Well Gator

Now that is going to be a sharp looking paint scheme and kinda old school as well. but i was really liking your original monotone paint job. Which is something I am going to do on a couple of projects in the future. Be Well Gator

Sean, Too bad about paint thing. We've all been there more than once. But I do like your color combination.And will be looking forward to see the final paint job. Be Well Gator

Now that looks really clean ! Excellent job on the trailer build. That is one very sharp looking rig!! Be Well Gator

Matt, I like your motor. That will be a beast. A suggestion on the motor . Why not just add a thin piece of plastic to the front mount and have the motor sit at a very slight angle??? That way you are not going to weaken the chassis. Be Well Gator

A big X's 2 The visor looks great. yes it needs to be thinned down a bit. but the idea works because you made it work. now if yopu can just do the visor brackets and match the corners of the visor material ???? that would be neater than cornflakes ! lol On the headlight housing. Why not try cutting the fender in mounting the headlight that way ? Kinda like Frenching the housing ! You have this one going on Darren!! Be Well Gator

That will make a real nice project .When you get roun to it! Be Well Gator

Jon, Nice job on the decking ! Is that balsa or basswood? Be Well Gator

Tom, Your two tone paint job came out looking really good ! Won't be long now till you wrap this one up and post it under glass. Be Well Gator

That grill is really nice ! I think it was a good idea to change it. Not that the other grill looked bad. Be Well Gator

Dennis, I am pleased to see you are back at the bench! That looks like it will be an interesting build. Which you know I will follow. Be Well Gator

Darren, I was thinking more centered on the fender and mounted a little bit lower. Like where the pointed part would be centered and just above the bumper???? Be Well Gator