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Yep, had the box lid and instruction sheet right there and still had a brain malfunction!
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Thanks to Gramps46 who gave me this kir over 6 years ago. Thanks to LDO who sent me the missing valve cover I needed. Decided I liked the color so will clean up the flash and polish the body. Might still paint the fenders as they are a bit rough. Just finished the chassis today.
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AMT Ford LN 8000
OldTrucker replied to OldTrucker's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
It is in the finished category now along with the tank trailer. -
What's with the U.S.Post office these days?
OldTrucker replied to styromaniac's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Mailed a package 275 miles south of us to our newest great grandson. Here is the trackins. Out for Delivery Preparing for Delivery Moving Through Network Arrived at USPS Regional Facility SAINT LOUIS MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 21, 2024, 10:53 am In Transit to Next Facility October 21, 2024, 7:55 am Departed USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 21, 2024, 5:44 am Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 20, 2024, 11:03 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility SAINT LOUIS MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 20, 2024, 10:34 am In Transit to Next Facility October 20, 2024, 10:10 am Departed USPS Regional Facility SAINT LOUIS MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 20, 2024, 10:00 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility SAINT LOUIS MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 20, 2024, 9:53 am In Transit to Next Facility October 20, 2024, 7:50 am Departed USPS Regional Facility CHAMPAIGN IL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 20, 2024, 5:53 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility CHAMPAIGN IL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 19, 2024, 9:44 pm Departed Post Office HERSCHER, IL 60941 October 19, 2024, 12:02 pm USPS in possession of item HERSCHER, IL 60941 October 19, 2024, 11:08 am -
PETERBILT WRECKER
OldTrucker replied to Brutalform's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Great looking rig, nice color combo too! I don't think it is too shiny. All the towing companies her that have the big rig haulers keep them pristine! -
Homebuilt Guitar Appreciation thread
OldTrucker replied to iamsuperdan's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Never sold one. but have given several away to kids wanting something to start on. Most were builds using parts from garage sale and flee market guitars and even some found in people's trash. One I gave my son was an old Guitar I picked up at a venue where a punk rocker smashed it on the stage at the end of their set. A 1970's Harmony. I totally refinished and bought all new hardware and electronics for it. He used it several years as his primary guitar in the band he was in at the time. Another my granddaughter now has was a Fender knockoff bass from the 70's that I reworked with all new hardware. Her dad took it to a music store for a setup and they said it was better than any of their new ones on the rack! This one is a kit that I picked up cheap I replaced the tuners and the pots and output jack but the pickups tested out as good. I have a SOLO Tele kit with a prefinished body to build got for 150.00 Just had to finish the neck and wire it up. Time will tell in the electronics and hardware quality. Also have an ES335 kit that someone else decided was over their head, maybe mine too! LoL You can buy a decent guitar cheaper than you can build one for. Kit prices have a wide range and as always what you pay for is what you get in quality. It is just the challenge of the build and just like the models I build, I get pleasure just looking at them knowing that I accomplished something. I have played in bands starting in Jr High School and even did some session work in Nashville in the past. I don't play much anymore, I can't hardly even read music anymore. Arthritis hinders playing these days too. -
Homebuilt Guitar Appreciation thread
OldTrucker replied to iamsuperdan's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Instead of wiring it with two volume and two tone pots per the instructions I wired it with three volume and one tone. That split the bridge pickup. -
Homebuilt Guitar Appreciation thread
OldTrucker replied to iamsuperdan's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Getting there. Have to wire the pickups and the output jack yet. The color is really more offwhite than shows. -
1980 Chevy Titan "SS"
OldTrucker replied to BigBad's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thought I could smell the diesel ! Looks almost real! Outstanding job on an old AMT kit! -
Ford car hauler
OldTrucker replied to Bronzekeg's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Really sharp looking rig! -
Ford LN 8000 abd Tank Trailer
OldTrucker replied to OldTrucker's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I did have to get up and walk away from it quite a few times before I would do something I would regret! LOL -
What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
OldTrucker replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
They trapped the little guy and relocated him to a wooded area several miles away after a long twisty drive. Same place others from the neighborhood went to. -
AMT Ford LN 8000
OldTrucker replied to OldTrucker's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
OldTrucker replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
They have twice! So far his neighbours have trapped 5 and a dog killed another. He set a trap last night. -
What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
OldTrucker replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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AMT Ford LN 8000
OldTrucker replied to OldTrucker's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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What Did You Have for Dinner?
OldTrucker replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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Had a beautiful day 78 degrees with low humidity and a light breeze. It gave me a perfect opportunity to get two project guitar necks oiled!
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Just completed a couple trades with JerseeJerry55 Great guy to trade with!
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I'm with you but beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess the saying goes! LoL I still can't get past having anything over a 15 inch tire/wheel on the old cars.
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AMT Ford LN 8000
OldTrucker replied to OldTrucker's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Getting drive wheels and tires done. I use tissues or napkins rolled to keep the tires spread to fit the wheels plus have never had a wheel go flat from sitting. -
Yes. On Cragars I would wipe them down with index daily.
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There were also a terrible wheel that copied Cragar called Rocket. Saw several have the centers break away from the outer rim.
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Yes! I had a set on the front of my 66 Lemans!