DRIPTROIT 71

Very nice build! I have a U-model planned for the future myself.

Here's mine: IMG_1918 by Brian Smith, on Flickr This isn't a daycab, but it is a single drive: 100_1753 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

I thought that the "A" model was the early cab and the "B" model was the later cab??

A couple more updated pictures. IMG_1715 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1713 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Yes sir! I normally don't care for the AMT aluminum split rims, but they just seemed to fit this one. Thanks Charles!

A little more progress to show on this one. IMG_1712 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1703 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1704 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1704 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1708 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1709 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Thanks Kerry!! Thanks Charles!! Your builds inspire us all!! Thanks Jim! I found this one on Ebay. Thanks Dan! Yes sir, this one is a parts box special. No complete semi kits will be harmed during this project. Thanks! A.I.T.M. has the 56 Ford now and also the wheels for it. Thanks Pat! All of your custom engines inspired me to try one.

Incredibly clean, excellent attention to detail!! Top notch work!! It looks Great!!

This one is going to be kind of a hot rod, sort of rat rod truck. It begins with a resin cab from KP Conversions, the frame is an old Mack R Model frame that I got off of Ebay already assembled. (Never by a model truck frame that's been assembled!) The rear suspension is air leaf from the snap Peterbilt with air bags that I cast from one of the Ertl kits. The drive axles are from one of the Road Boss type kits. The engine is a 4-71 Detroit that was made by cutting down a Spaulding resin 6-71. IMG_1671 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1672 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1673 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1657 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1658 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1661 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1660 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Thanks! Thanks!

Thanks! I had to redo it because of the compressor though.

That would be cool, but not this time. I'm fixing to start a thread on it though. It's going to be a 1950 Ford F-8 Big Job Thanks!!! The engine began as a resin 6-71 from Spaulding Trading and Shipping. I cut down the block and Blower, the blower also had to be moved forward. The head, exhaust manifold, oil filter,starter, and valve cover is from the 8v-71. The vent cap is from the 12v-71.

Lee, you read my mind. Take a peak at the power plant for my next project. IMG_1648 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1649 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Stat tuned for more!

WOW!! That looks simply AMAZING!!! Excellent work as always!! Did I mention; WOW!?!

Now that's looking pretty cool!!

Thanks!! My photos are much like my building; "learn as I go," but I do like the lower angle shots better.

More excellent examples!! Thanks for posting!! Keep them coming!!

A lot of scratch building here!! Very nice work!!

Nice build! I like the added Mercury and stacks in the rear!!

Nice looking rig!

Charles, your workmanship is simply amazing!!!

Thanks!! I almost chose to weather it, but I'm glad that I left it clean. Thanks!! I agree. It just like a Detroit should be screaming from it. Thanks Carl!! Thanks!

Thanks!! I used to old trucks sitting around as well, but they all seem to be gone. Thanks Carl! I was a pretty fun build. Thanks Dan!! Thanks! It was an experiment. Thanks! It was also a learning process. Thanks! The sun light helps. Thanks Jim! This one definitely has been sitting a while. Thanks Warren! Looking forward to your Chevrolet! Thanks! The gasket set was definitely an experiment. Thanks Dave! And my wife says that I have no imagination. Thanks!

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Very nice build!