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Nice work! All your de chroming really pays off in the overall look.
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1956 Ford mixer
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
The 332 is the heavy duty Y block used between '56-'63, has a deeper block than the regular Y blocks. Technically '58 was the first year for the big 534 V8's used in the Ford C 900 tilt cab kits, but, they were installed in some '56 and '57 test units. Could have used a 534, but decided to use what a regular production T 800 would have had. Will be building a hood scoop also soon. -
1956 Ford mixer
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks! I have a thing for heavy duty's that share the pickup cabs. -
Finally my '69 C 10 has the correct 1/2 ton hubcaps ( hubcap and wheel color was silver in early '69, changed to white starting in '70 ). Thanks again Bill for supplying these excellent never done before pieces! Any possibility of doing the '67-'77 Ford F 250 F 350 cap ( in the 12" diameter like the Dodge 200 ) ? The cap the comes with the Moebius Ford pickup models is too small, like it was designed to fit a small 15" wheel.
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1956 Ford mixer
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Built the truck 332 Y block with some modifications and some donor parts, larger oil pan, larger fan and belts and rams horn exhaust manifolds. -
1956 Ford mixer
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Some enlarging of the front fenders and the lower grill area were necessary to replicate a real Big Job. Found a frame that is suitable for heavy construction work including a period Hendrickson suspension. Would have preferred a small back window and an opening hood on this cab though. -
Plans are to build a '56 Ford T 800 concrete mixer, similar to the real life unit used by Western Concrete of Los Angeles back in the day. Resin pieces will be from AITM.
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Single Drive Peterbilt conventional (AMT)
leafsprings replied to ranma's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice build ! 2 axle widenose would translate to the 289. -
AITM New Year New Conversions
leafsprings replied to SpreadAxle's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
The Ford is on my buy list when back in stock! -
Modern vs Older Trucks
leafsprings replied to Warren D's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
X2! .I'm afraid the future is just going to get worse, I wont even mention the telsa big rig, which may not even have a driver.. I prefer the mechanical look of the past, the lubefiner hanging off the cab with oil hoses, west coast type mirrors with all the brackets, and turn signal lamps bolted to the tops of front fenders. Needless to say, I won't be in the market for any modern big rig, my money will go towards reissues or never been done before 50's thru 70's trucks. -
Moebius 66 Ford F100 Pickup preview
leafsprings replied to SteveG's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
I doubt this, it has been covered in resin. Not sure who offered it, but pops up from time to time on ebay. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1962-ford-100-shortbed-pickup-resin-131715956 -
Moebius 66 Ford F100 Pickup preview
leafsprings replied to SteveG's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
Just received 2 '65 longbeds. This is the kit I was waiting for. Probably get another 2 in near future. The long bed is unique tooling.. I can finally build a 65 or '66 F250 Camper Special. Maybe Moebius will go one step further and offer the 8' Flareside body in this series, which also can be expanded to use on '53 thru '72 pickups. -
White 7400
leafsprings replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I have to admit I wasn't a big fan of the 7400 back in its day, but, times have changed. Those simplistic boxy older cabovers now look much more interesting to me. This one is right on track to be another excellent build! -
What semi would you like in a kit?
leafsprings replied to Bobcat205's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
IMO, forget the younger generation as being the focus on what to build, most are not going to spend there free time assembling and painting plastic parts anyway. I very much doubt if there behind the avalanche of reissues from the old AMT kits, its because of the older builders who still have the passion for the hobby. The success of the Moebius '65-'72 Ford pickups should tell us something. Continue this trend Moebius, nail the shortcomings and voids from the Big Plastic companies of the past and this time focus on some heavies as well. I have no interest in building modern aerodynamic fiberglass motels on wheels as seen on todays highways. Most of us who started building model trucks in the 70's will continue to buy and build model trucks if we get some new never done before classics. Here are a few suggestions. -
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Is Plaskit still in business?
leafsprings replied to Tesla's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Can you post the email? I'm not on FB -
Started a new master...
leafsprings replied to Repstock's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
This bus is a classic, will never goes out of style. I'm in for couple as well. Question. Will it come with fender flares ( rubber on the 1:1) ? -
Peterbilt 351
leafsprings replied to KJ790's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very impressive! Bringing a photo to life! -
Log Trucks
leafsprings replied to Sam I Am's topic in 1:1 Reference Photos: Auto Shows, Personal vehicles (Cars and Trucks)
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1972 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4
leafsprings replied to spencer1984's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Great conversion! That would make it a K 10 now.