DRIPTROIT 71

I like it!!!!

Thanks Kerry!! I'm not sure about the reliability of this set up. Before the age of computers and instant information, my grandpa always talked about trucks running belts to drive the tandems. I never really could picture what he was talking about. I even thought that he was confused about how it worked. Years later I got the opportunity to see the real thing at a truck show. I can only assume that the ability of this set up was very limited. I've never seen it done in scale, so here goes.

I have officially started this project. Finally! The AMT T600 donated some frame rails, and with a little modification to them, the frame has begun. I think that I'll start on the engine now to decide crossmember placement. IMG_3158 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3159 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Thanks Gator!!

Thanks!! I was inspired by a few I've seen around here myself, including a Pinto, a Camaro, and a hearse, but never a Gremlin either.

I thought that I was the only one that did that type of thing. Looking great though!!!

Thanks Rick!! I'm hoping to finally start on the Highbinder project now.

Thanks for the kind words guys!!!!!

This is going to be GOOD!!!!

Thanks for all of the comments guys!!! Thanks Terry!! And thanks again for help with the parts too!!

With the background, this almost looks like a vintage picture of the real thing. I would really like to see more of this build!! Top notch work!!!

What he said!!!

Looks Good!!!

Thanks for all the encouraging comments guys!!!

Very nice build!! Excellent work!!

Wow! 800 holes. By my figures that's probably a conservative estimate. A lot of work, but looking great!! Can't wait to see this one done!!

Looking Good!! Jeff covered it well on the parts. Use what you can find. Aluminum drink cans are a good source for aluminum that cuts easy and is easy to work with for making parts as well. HVAC tape works for insulation too.

I like it! Looks Great!! I like the curtains in the sleeper windows!

Very nice work!!! I like your wheel and tire choice!! The rear cut out fenders look great!!

Thanks for the encouraging comments guys!!!

Thanks!! This one is "Under Glass" now. I took a few outside shots today.

Thanks Guys!!

This one began with a fiberglass cab and the sleeper from a snap kw (thanks Terry!!). I was inspired by an article in Overdrive magazine (See "On Workbench"). I wanted this build to have that backyard project (or as I call it Johnny Cash) look to it. Parts from many kits were used. the AMT kits were: 352 Pete, 359 Pete, Mack R, Super Boss KW, GMC General, K123 KW, Road Boss, and Diamond Reo. The Revell of Germany kits were: W900 KW and 359 Pete. Revell Snap kits were: 359 Pete and W900 KW. The Ertl kits were: 4200 IH, 4300 IH, and 4070B Transtar II IH. there were plenty of scratch built parts and some after market as well. The Frame is from the 352 Pete. (thanks Terry) The engine is an 8v-71 with a turbo added to make it an 8v-71T. The rear axle is a tag. The stack is angled back on purpose. A tree took out the stack which was replaced, but the muffler never was straightened. There's a Johnny Cash 8-track in the truck to listen to "One Piece at a Time". IMG_3110 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3118 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3101 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3119 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3054 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3106 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3103 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3007 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2994 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Excellent work!! This was one of my favorite TV shows! Looks Great!!

Thanks for all of the comments guys!!! I have the decals for a trailer and would like to build one, but right now both time and space are limited. This one is finally done!! This one is a real Johnny Cash build for sure. It used parts from AMT kits: 352 Pete, 359 Pete, Mack R, Super Boss, GMC General, KW K123, Road Boss, Diamond Reo, and Revell of Germany kits: KW W900, 359 Pete, also Revell Snap kits: Pete 359, KW W900, and last Ertl kits: 4200 IH, 4300 IH, and Transtar II IH, not to mention aftermarket and scratch built parts. Here's a few pictures. I'll post some under glass when I can take some out door shots. Thanks to all who commented along the way!!! IMG_3044 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3046 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3048 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3049 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3050 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3051 by Brian Smith, on Flickr