DRIPTROIT 71

Looking good Pat!!

Looks great Kerry!! I've never tried it on a Peterbilt and it wouldn't be 100% accurate, I often use doll house door hinges to mount my hoods. I mount them to the bumper and depending on how you mount them the hood can tilt 90 degrees. My LNT 9000 has these hinges as well as my Apollo 92 and my 9000 White. Most of the time AMT's hinge set up on all their big rigs don't work very well unless you mount the bumper too low.

Thanks for all the kind words guys!!

Very impressive!!

Thanks guys!! I have a little more progress. I hope to get some more pictures soon. Thanks again!!

I like it!! Looking good!! I hate the glass battle too!!! I never got the glass in my Highbinder to suit me.

Looks Excellent! That engine looks great white with the chrome valve covers!!

Make sure not to spray Lacquer over enamel! I also "usually" dullcoat my engines, but not always.

Much like all engine paint there was a slight gloss, depending on the surface and age as to how glossy. White can be tricky. I personally would recommend Lacquer instead of Enamel, because it goes on much thinner and doesn't hide detail like many enamels do. My L9000 Ford was painted with Napa brand white Lacquer in a spray can. White enamels are often thick and hide detail before you can get good coverage. Here's a 12v-71 in a KW. IMG_6191 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Thanks guys!! A little more progress to show. The bed is roughed together, the chassis is started and the engine is started too. IMG_9227 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9229 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9228 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9236 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9235 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9234 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Looking good!!

What he said!!

Thanks Guys!! Thanks! The glad hands themselves are actually the ones found in the Road Boss kit.

I like the engine choice!!

What he said!!!!!!

You have really captured the real thing on this one!! Your weathering is spot on! I don't own a Ferguson, but I did restore a Massey Harris that I had several years ago, and your weathering almost matches the way it looked before I restored it to a T. Excellent work!!

Very nice!! I like it!!

Looking good!! I had never seen a fifth wheel release at the rear, but I learned something too. I did a little research and I did find some pictures of some with the release at the rear. Looking forward to seeing more!!

Yes sir. The AMT body was just too short. It's a combination of AMT and scratch built parts. That's why I decided to use blank rails too.

Thanks Kerry!!

Thanks! There will be a difference. I'm not sure how much. Big stick beds were that way.

Very nice!! I like the color!!

Here's a light blue one that I saw at a show with red interior. IMG_1542 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

The paint job is Awesome!! Great work on a great build!!

This gives an idea of the look that I'm going for: IMG_9225 by Brian Smith, on Flickr