DRIPTROIT 71

That looks awesome! Very nice looking drink bed! Excellent scratch building!

Now that is some plumbing! Excellent work!!

I got them from STS supply out of Canada. I don’t remember how much. They were pretty easy to mount. I have ordered from Auslowe before. I don’t remember the shipping cost, it wasn’t too expensive then, but it has been several years ago. Processing took about three weeks and after a shipping notification, it took about three more weeks to arrive.

I like the big wheels.

Thanks, yes sir, Auslowe tanks.

Here is mine:

That headache rack is going to to good with the winch on it.

I really like the color on this one!! The engine looks awesome! Nice work!

Now that is cool!! Nice work too!

Looks Awesome! Nice work!!

Looks Awesome! The weathering is amazing!

Great job on the bodywork!

Looks awesome!!

This is why I don’t like to use enamel spray can paint and try to stick to lacquer. I have had some decent success with Kryon Cover Max found at Hobby Lobby. The only lacquer that I could find was a Duplicolor pearl or metallic green. Due to shortages Hobby Lobby’s Cover Max isle was wiped out. I found some Krylon Color Max at Lowes in Hunter Green and decided to try that. I was very disappointed for this purpose anyway. It was very transparent and took A LOT of coats to achieve a uniform color. It didn’t even start to look like a dark green until about the 6th coat. The final result of the paint itself wasn’t too bad unfortunately enamel is generally thick and begins to take away from the detail. I wasn’t wanting this much shine either and if I dull it, I think that it would look even more “fake” with the paint so thick. So it is what it is. The white is lacquer.

As I always say Charles, you sir are truly a craftsman and an artist! This is an amazing build for sure! Excellent work!

Thanks Dan! Yes sir, it will be single stack. The only question is the grille and bumper. I have a couple of references truck pictures, most of when these trucks were close to new. I have one later in life with the grille whited out ( or all white no black) and the bumper trimmed down. I’m really liking that look, but haven’t decided which way to go for sure. Here is the other truck although the picture quality is terrible.

Very creative indeed! Nice work!

I got the engine installed and tires on.

Thanks Dan! I cut them down to represent the 80 gallon versions. That appears to be what is on the reference trucks. Thanks for all the comments guys!

You may be on to something, the next one planned will have a 903. I’ll get straightened out eventually though.?

Looks Awesome Pat!! I need an estimate on the engine in my pickup. Small block Chevrolet. When can you fit me in?

Looks great!

Looks good!

Thanks so much Alex!! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks Jim! Thanks so much! I am always inspired by your builds! Thanks Dan! I was torn between red, yellow and orange, but yellow is my favorite. Thanks! That look seems to be my normal. Thanks JT! I almost painted this one orange, but decided to go with yellow.? Thanks! Thanks for all the encouragement Vince! Thanks! I did almost take some snow pictures of it. Thanks!! Thanks! I’m glad that I went with the black hood. I almost painted it yellow too. Thanks Chris!! Thanks Brian!! Thanks! Yours looks great too!!

Looks great!