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Excellent detail work! Weathering is perfect for an unrestored maintained 50 year old vehicle.

To each is own, but I don't think the problem was with the factory. One that has been taken care and preserved in its original state looks great from the factory, especially the base models with black wall tires and painted front ends. IMO, the '57-'60 Ford pickups had a super modern look, much more modern looking than any of the competition.

Great collection! Custom built oversize heavy off road equipment sure does take up a lot of space. Your modified truck kits all show a lot of creativity and look sharp.

I can still make out what it's supposed to be, as with most AMT kits, I suppose we will get new box art on the next re issue in a couple of years that will do the subject vehicle more artistic justice.

Haven't seen the '63 box art yet, would be nice to get a front view in stock form this time, but doubt it.

It took a few minutes to figure out what I was looking at seeing the "camper" box art for the first time. IMO, the rear view is a dangerous marketing idea emphasizing the camper shell instead of the pickup. Hope the kats at AMT know what they're doing. Completely different selling approach compared to the '60 box art, which emphasizes the pickup, not the trailer. Don't think the "camper" is what people are looking for. We will see.

Besides the obvious main difference of the new 2 piece cab and bed, the grill and bumper are also 2 piece with new gravel shield behind grille added. More subtle differences I see are the hood no longer has a big gapping whole for the hood side emblems, the area under the tailgate has the correct license plate opening and seat is now a separate piece.

Thanks for posting the detailed photos . Appears to be a much better kit than the original. Great box art too. Hopefully the '63 F 100 will get the same type of 3/4 front view box art treatment too.

Bingo! IMO, that is the best way to go, much less headaches than the alternatives.

Why not a double shot? Very common in western states, transfer dump with pup trailer. Could be mated to any existing 3 axle truck chassis. I would prefer 70's versions.

Thanks for the info, they look like the best versions out there.

GMC hubcaps were never made, but similar caps were used on 61-'63 AMT Chevy pickups. Rookie Resin once offered an excellent 305 V6.

Question, with so many resin 2 hole wheels on the market, which ones did you use Tom? These wheels look especially nice, and the lug nuts are super detailed.

Looks great! The chassis cab is coming together nicely.

Thanks! Coud not to have built a simple factory looking K 10 without the aftermarket help, which did not exist when these kits first came out. Tires were from Scenes Unlimited. Wheels were from Rookie Resin. Hubcaps are from Shapeways.https://www.shapeways.com/product/HFNL4WFPC/1986-chevy-blazer-hubcaps-1-25-scale?optionId=300706737&li=marketplace

IMO, the promo truck has a more accurate grill than the Revell issue. The promo grill is wider and headlight buckets are smaller and headlights are not directly below turn signals.

That explains it. I've heard there are several differences between Canadian and American built vehicles. I've collected many truck brochures over the years, but that photo is from a "mailer". They usually have better photos than what is found in typical brochures.

Great project, will be watching this one! Looks like all the correct parts for a mid 60's 1 ton build. Are the conversion pieces your own making?

Thanks for all the positive comments! Currently working on a 1972 K 20.

Fantasitic! The best build of a Chevy window van I've ever seen.

Great project, coming along nicely. That was considered a "loaded pickup" back then, most were base model 6 cyl 3speeds, but most did have small back windows and longer 8' beds. The wood was actually painted all black. Very difficult to find these type of photos.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful build. Really like the period "RETRAC" mirror heads with chevrons, correct style mirror brackets and air lines behind cab. Paint and detail work are outstanding and super accurate!

Beautiful work on this pumper! Great to see these older cabs utilized for other purposes than a 1/2 ton pickup. Everything looks spot on for a vintage rig back in the day. Really like the flow of the one piece running boards and tires and wheels chosen.

Another masterpiece! No such thing as a boring fleet truck.

Looks great! Very nice detail work on the emblems and exhaust system. Looks like a complete kit from AMT!