DRIPTROIT 71

Looking good!!

Just had a great trade with Warren D! Thanks Warren!!

This is an AITM cab and tanks. The chassis is an assortment of spare and junk parts.

Thanks Brian!! Thanks Tommy!! I don't think speeding tickets will be a problem!? Thanks David!! Thanks Jim!! Thanks Chris!! Thanks Steve!! I am trying to build this Carolina fleet to be show trucks that only hook to a trailer for a show, so I was trying to replicate very light wear. Thanks Bob!! I have bought my share of red paint this year.? Thanks Alberto!! Thanks for identifying the origin of this one as well! I did use the windshield and rear glass along with the headlights and buckets out of the pickup kit. Thanks Scott!! I remember the Carolina trucks very well, but I don't seem to remember seeing any F8000s at all, but my memory isn't what it used to be either. Thanks Justin!! Thanks Andrew!! Thanks Warren!! Thanks Victor!! If I ever get them all done, I plan to do a group picture. Thanks Chuck!! I am actually having the decals made now to make a refrigerated trailer. I am working on a B-Model now and then possibly a 4070a 73" cab, and then the trailer.

Looks Great! Nice replica! I like the larger wheels and tires, I think that they look better!

Sharp looking Peterbilt!

Looks good!

Charles, your builds always amaze me. It is hard to believe that all of this was made from scratch. I wish that I had half of your talent. I have picked up a few pointers from you over the years though. This build looks awesome top to bottom! Excellent work all the way!

Looks great!

That looks Awesome! Excellent work!

This is a resin cab from an unknown source. The chassis is built from leftover parts. Power is a 3208 Cat, 13 speed transmission.

Thanks Ken! This one will soon be Under Glass.

Thanks Bill! Thanks Carl! I like them too. Thanks Chris!

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.