redneckrigger

Got in to see him first thing this morning. He was confused and only semi alert. BUT, as soon as I showed him his truck, his eyes lit up and he then went on for an hour about that truck, how it worked, and how the pup trailer was built. It was an amazing transformation. We had a great talk about all sorts of things, log trucks specifically, and I think that the purpose of the build was met. He is a great guy who is nearing the end of his road on Earth, but is ready to continue his journey. Thank you to all whose thoughtful comments surely help at this time. I am going to try to get the trailer done next, but the main purpose has been achieved, that of giving Dad something he can hold onto in his memory, and enjoy. Thanks everyone!

Got the truck all done except for weathering, but I am going to wait on that. Going to visit Dad tomorrow morning and bring the truck to him. The weathering and the pup can wait. I am hoping this gives him some pleasant memories. I do know he is always happy when talking about those days on the West coast with his brother and this old truck. I do think this may be my most rewarding build I've ever done, and definitely the quickest, having just started this yesterday. Hope I get it there on time.

My father-in-law's health, (he just turned 92), has taken a turn for the worse. He is bed bound, and has lost most of his short term memory. But, he can still remember his younger days, and often talks about his days back in the late 40's and early 50's when he traveled with his brother from Vermont to the Northwest in Washington, and worked as truck drivers. They hauled many loads of Willys vehicles from Toledo to Seattle. They hauled almost anything they could find a job doing. But, by far, his most fondly remembered job was as a log truck driver, having purchased a 1940 IHC D Series truck, a former Mayflower unit, and set it up to haul logs. It was a single axle truck with a five speed transmission, and a three speed auxiliary transmission and two speed rear end. It had a bunk for logs and had a single axle pup with a bunk to haul the longer logs, somewhat like the Peerless log trailers of today. Since he really remembers this so well, and loves talking about those good old days, I figured I'd try to replicate that truck, as a present to him, as something he can remember and identify with. I started with a First Gear 1938 IHC D Series pickup. I took it all apart, and painted it matte yellow. I used a frame from a Ford C Series truck, and parts box bits and pieces to try to replicate the truck he had, as shown in one of the photos. This is a curbside build, but I put as much detail into it as I could. Unfortunately I figure I don't have too much time to get this done, so I am rushing as much as I can to do so. I still have to do the bunks and the pup, but it has at least a passing resemblance to the photo I have. I will be weathering this to the best of my abilities, (NOT one of my strengths), and have to put it all together yet. Here also, is a rough mockup with it just set onto the tires. Have to do the chrome trim on the hood and grille, but most of the fine detail work will be muted with the dust and rust.

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Looking for a Cummins KTA 600 resin kit if anyone has one to spare. Thanks!

Round 2/AMT makes one, a two door hardtop. Kit number 1013, http://round2corp.com/product/1961-chevy-impala-ss/.

BINGO! Spot on Bill. Today, NO ONE takes responsibility and spends far too much time trying to insulate themselves, and their job, from taking the blame for problems, and hence, problems occur because no one takes the bull by the horns and ensures that a project goes perfectly. And this is NOT only in model kits, but in every facet of life.

Very nice build. Love the idea of a sawed off little COE with rear engine. That would sure get lots of miles out of the front rubber.............they'd never be touching the ground! Beautiful!

Wow, nice builds! There used to be a Circus Exhibit at the Big E Exposition Fairgrounds in West Springfield MA, that was absolutely huge. It had LOTS of Macks included in it. It got moved a couple years ago, I believe if memory serves me correctly, to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds in New York State. It was amaizing to see. Here is a link to it when it was in Springfield. http://newenglandfallevents.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-big-e-majestic-miniature-circus-museum-clyde-reynolds-brooke-evans_12.html

Sent you a photo of a resin body I have available

Tremendous work on all three! Thank you for sharing them with us!

Thank you to you and your crew who put this show on, Justin. It is always fantastic to be able to put faces to screen names and to share our passion for this hobby, as well as being able to draw inspiration from so many incredibly talented builders! Great job!

Thanks guys, it WAS great to put faces with screen names. That is one of the main reasons why these shows are so much fun to go to. Add that to the inspiration one gets from seeing so many unbelievable builds, and talking to so many with the same passion, and it makes these shows awesome!

You hit a home run with that old dog, Jim.................and it looked awesome in person!

Saw that beauty today Jeff, looks great in the photos and even better in person!

Yup, I always followed this old mantra: If you show up early at your job, you're on time. If you show up on time, you're late. If you show up late, you're fired.

Same here...................I NEVER finish a build in mere months, which is why I didn't bother, but my GMC 9500 seemed like it was built at the speed of light!

Very nice tip.........................gonna try it tonite. THANKS!

Yes sir, it is a 6V92T. Thanks!

Wonderful work on a classic kit...... absolutely beautiful!

Got this one done in two months.......amazing! It is a replica of the actual truck I used to have. It was a 1980 9500 rollback with a 6V92T, (replaced the original 6V53 by a previous owner), and a 5x2 transmission/rear end. It has a diamond plate 22 foot rollback body with a hydraulic winch. The cab is an AITM resin with a flip hood modification, a Backyard Shed resin engine, an AMT Ford frame, and parts box axles and springs. The dashboard is scratchbuilt from a Ford Louisville, and the body is totally built from Evergreen Styrene and it all works. I plan on doing some light weathering at a later date. Pretty happy with how it came out and how well it replicates the original.

Thanks! Another night of details and Under Glass will be the next stop.

Spent all day getting little details done..... got the company name decals on, mirrors installed, hood hinge made and hood and cab attached, exhaust system attached, air intake and filter system made and installed, underhood intake duct fabricated and installed, winch cable installed, grille and headlights installed and lettered, radiator brace and steering column installed, fuel filters installed, lightbar attached, hood grab handles attached, cab marker lights and horn attached, and all of the rest of the little handles, lights etc sorted out and ready to attach. Busy day, but the end is in sight this week. Still have bed and tail lights to do, front directionals, small decals, windshield wipers, hydraulic fill cap, door handles, DOT reflective stripe, front bumper, battery box latches, hood latches, cab grab handles, bed work lights, and light weathering to do.

Outstanding!!l

Those Dusters were always a fast car on the streets when I was growing up. And there was a green one JUST like that one that gave my GTO fits. Nice work! Brings back good memories!