DRIPTROIT 71

Thanks guys! Getting close to the finish line.

Looks great! Nice work!

Simply Amazing! I wish that I had half of your talent Charles!

I’ve only seen it on CF trucks. I read that is was so the driver could see the awning over the dock as he backed in to make sure that the trailer cleared. Whether that is the reason or not I don’t know.

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Great looking build! I like the 4 door cab.

Thanks guys! After a slight battle with paint, it is looking like a Carolina truck.

Very nice! I like the paint scheme.

That is a beautiful build Ken! Excellent work!

Looks awesome!

The engine is technically a v225 Ford Engine made by Cat. If you look at the valve cover in the kit, it says V225. Jim is right, the V225 was just an 1160 Cat. This would have been early 70s. The 1100 Cat engines were very similar to the 3208 Cats found in later models. I converted (for the most part) one into a 3208 for my F8000 that I am working on now.

Looks great Jim! I really like it! I used to have a 78 short bed 4x4. This one brings back memories.

Wow! That looks great!

This one did recast the Monogram 1/24th cab, complete with the groove for cutting out the sunroof. The front clip of the one that Charles built looks a lot more accurate to me though.

A little paint on the chassis.

Very cool! I like it!!

Looks good! Nice work!

Nice replica! Great work!

Thanks guys! Tommy this one will have a 13 speed. Moving along slowly.

Very nice! I’m looking forward to seeing this one finished!

Looks great so far!

Looks good!

Looks amazing Charles!

I like it!

That looks awesome Ken! I rarely use the AMT hood or cab hinges. For one thing they are backwards and usually require the bumper to be too low in order to clear. They also never line up correctly. I usually fabricate some or use dollhouse hinges.