DRIPTROIT 71

Thanks Vic!! I added some paint. The decals are not 100% accurate, but neither is the truck. They were also defective in that the white underlay was not centered leaving it sticking out on one side. I left them that way though since they weren't completely accurate anyway. It almost gives a three dimensional look. IMG_1832 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1833 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

I like the color!! It reminded me of a pearl black that I once used.

I like the color!! It reminded me of a pearl black that I once used.

Me too!!! Thanks!!

Looking great!! Is the color pear black?

Very nice rig you've come up with JT. Excellent work! I like it!!

That looks Sharp!! I like it!! Great work!!

Very nice work!! I really like the color!!

What he said!!!

Great start to a great project!!

Your detail and weathering is off the charts! Excellent work!!

Thanks Frank! Thanks Mark! I used a resin 12v-71 though, the KW's 12v-71 is still on the tree in the box.

Very impressive!!

Wow! This looks great! Looking forward to seeing more!

Looks great!! Nice touch adding the corner posts to the windshield. Great work!

Excellent work!! I really like this one!!

Jim is exactly right and Mo'luminum has an excellent 12v-71. 71 series has 71 cubic inches per cylinder, the 92 series has 92 cubic inches per cylinder. KJ at Double Take Replicas has an excellent set of 8v-92 valve covers. Early 8v-92's had valve covers similar to the 71's like the GMC General kit. If you're asking strictly about 12v's, the 12v-71 has 1 long 6-71 style valve cover on each side, and every 12v-92 that I've ever seen has two 6v-92 style valve covers on each side. You can also source a 12v-71 from the Super Boss KW kit found at Hobby Lobby.

Thanks Gordon! Thanks Gator!! I opened up the windshields. They were a little too sort. Of course I've also came to realize even more that nothing is square on this cab either. I also added front access panel. IMG_1774 by Brian Smith, on Flickr I'm also using Kit Form Services Tires, front and back. The rears had European style rims cast in them, so I'm drilling them out to replace them with spokes. IMG_1772 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1773 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Thanks Terry!! I'm trying hard to keep this a simple project, but I almost cut open the doors last night. Thanks Sam! That's the SD that I bought in Clemmons. I just opened it yesterday. Thanks Rob. I used the windows in the back wall of the SD Freightliner as a guide. I then used the back side of an x-acto knife to cut them out. Much like everything that I do, they are not perfect.

Thanks Rob!! Well, I've cut the cab and made the new back. I've started the frame and the engine as well. IMG_1765 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1767 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1769 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1770 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1771 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

Incredible!! It looks Great so far!! Great work!!

Wow!! That is an awesome rig! Great work!

Looks great!! I like the color plan! Looking forward to seeing more!

I like it!! What you have so far looks great!! I'm looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks Terry!! I really like that Diamond Reo. Thanks for the help Jacobus. Thanks Dennis!! Thanks Sam! I think that it may be the camera angle or something. I even went and got it out of the box to check. It also looks like the drivers side of the Back Yard Shed cab is higher than the passengers. Thanks Gator!!