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Thanks Robert

I don't know how you found this old thread Chuck but thanks for the reaction.

Well, the trike is just about done. I wanted to do more wiring & plumbing but my eyes and hands said NOT HAPPENING! Now it's time for the trailer. I started with an old 60s built utility trailer from my parts box and made a better looking tongue for it. Next is figuring out the sides. Here's a pic of the decals for it too.

I got the radiator and headlight mounted and started the wiring. It's getting there.

Thanks DJ I appreciate it! Thanks Joe. I think it's all going to come together with the Jack Daniels trailer I plan on building.

Here's my Model A Ford powered trike I'm working on.

Thank you Steve, but I wish I had just a touch of your talent. Then I could build something nice for a change.

I know it's not for everyone but I figured I'd use some of this Coca Cola stuff. This part of it is getting closer to being done. It will get a surprise trailer for it next. Can you guess what it will be hauling?

Thanks Gary! Thanks Lou. I know what you mean about those Windshield posts, I wish I had thinned them out everytime I look at it. Well, too late now. Thanks Noel, I noticed those similarities too. Thanks Joe, I'm sure I'll get some people booing me over the next pics with the decals, but it will be cool when it's ALL finished.

Getting close to 1/2 way finished. It will get a surprise trailer for it next. Can you guess what it will be hauling?

I pretty much use the Sophisticated Finishes Rust Antiquing stuff, Vallejo rust stain and streaking paints and tamiya weathering powders. The best way to do it is just start playing with it all and see what works for you and looks good to you. Most of all have fun with it and don't worry about mistakes, it's supposed to look bad.

Thanks everyone! I managed to make a back door & hinge for this thing and got some paint on it too.

Great looking wrecker. I see red & white paint. Does that mean we'll see some Texaco decals on those doors? I can't wait to see it come together.

I got some of the Model A engine done. Looks like the plug wires will have to over the bars but that's ok.

Thanks guys for the comments. I did manage to get some of the engine done. I can't put the plug wires on the plugs until it's all together because they go over the handlebars. I built a radiator for it and boxed in the back just big enough to fit a couple cases of Coke. I've had a tough time stripping the chrome, usually my oven cleaner does it quick but lately I haven't had much luck with it. It doesn't seem to work on the newer kits, anyone got a better idea please let me know.

I had that in my watch list and thought about bidding on it. I wasn't home when it ended so I missed out. I'm glad to see it found a good home.

Old "push me pull me" ish. I like it, great job.

Primer is on to show me how bad it is. Lots of work ahead of me.

Since I can't seem to finish anything lately, I would say 1. Yup, 1 is too many.

I got one of these from Ollies and really didn't want or need it, but it's a cheap model, so you know you HAVE TO BUY IT. I liked that it was a T style body but it looks a little too cartoonish to me so I figured a C cab would look better. I couldn't leave the engine alone either so I went for an old Model A Ford instead because, well why not. Here's what I got mocked up so far.

One of my favorites...

Any updates? I'm loving this thread.

Looks great, I hope to see more soon.

Great looking truck!

Great job on the weathering! Nicely done model, thanks for sharing.