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Gary thanks I appreciate that I’m glad you like it.

Thanks for stopping by Brian for the compliment. That’s a reflection of the light I don’t have that steady of a hand 😂

Fun how you guys over the pond has different name for the same thing here. I’ve never heard them call that Steve you learn something every day thanks. I’ve heard of Tippers because of the little Matchbox dump trucks.

Thanks Jeff I appreciate it.

Had a little bench time tonight. I hand painted the side boards, repainted by hand the Tanks and steps, Air cleaner and the Luberfiner. Maybe I’ll get more done tomorrow night.

It’s ok Steve I understand what you’re saying. I hope you can get your to know your shop soon I’m sure that’s frustrating for you. I’m hoping for some updates soon on this not much to go then it’s done.

Jeff that’s because it’s so dusty I was kinda ashamed of posting this dusty thing but now since think it looks natural I may just leave it. I’m glad you’re so intrigued with this truck makes me feel my efforts on this build is pay off.

Steve this is called center point steering where the front wheel is centered with the rear duals. I’m sorry but “no front brakes” has nothing to do with the positioning of the wheel or the Hub Oiler. The theory behind this to make the handling and steering better on curves and high crowned roads. I’ve drove several trucks and my Autocar I had with no front brakes and they were not Center point steering. This was a special order from the factory. Looks good and I like all the extra effort you give these 1/32 models.

Yes I had to double check my pics and I did put it on there 😂 your starting to show your age my friend don’t feel bad I do this at least twice a day. You have so many great builds I was disappointed when I seen you haven’t been working on “Caboverdose” Hope to have this done soon not much left.

Yes it does you just can’t get enough of them Scott.

Yes Jeff I do too. I didn’t realize how cool it looked until months later 😂. It was really dusty when I took those pics.

Thanks Gary I appreciate it and you stopping by. I had that dump bed in my parts box for many years but I never thought it would ever come back to life.

Brian thanks for dropping by. I’m sure this beast rode like that 1969 Brockway 360 dump truck I drove back when I was 25 years old hauling Asphalt and Rock. It had air assist steering no air seat and no AC and a hood you could land a small plane on 😂 but I really liked that truck.

Thanks Ron yes that’s the look I’m shooting for. Thanks for stopping by.

Thanks Jeff I appreciate the compliment and noticing that air horn. I think I got the idea from the second issue of this kit where it shows the built model. That model kit was my first Autocar Dump truck kit. I was 16 years old when I got it. Thanks for mentioning the tailgate latch I will be adding that also I was going to leave it off but it will look better on as you stated. Keeping it old school

Thanks Jeff I appreciate it. I was thinking the same thing when I added that Cab guard to Bill’s old Dump bed. Glad you stopped by.

This week I was looking at this old Autocar build sitting on the shelf and decided to try to get this thing done. Not much left to do on it but to add some bits and pieces and some fresh touch up painting

Looking good nice start Brian I’ll be dropping in to take a look now and then. This was one of my Dads favorite GMCs from this era he never cared for the one with the Cannon Ball Jimmy type cab.

Very old school building I like it. Beautiful work on the cab and the rolling chassis. I’ll be following this build.

Great looking DM600 looks like you beat this difficult kit into remission.

Thanks for the Welcome Back I appreciate it.

Sam this thing is looking good very different indeed I like the stance of it. I had a stainless steel Farr air cleaner at one time I was going to put on my real Diamond Reo 1.1 I was restoring they are very rare.

Be following this one

You’re welcome Gary. Yes it did me to and the Western Star but in reality they made them like for certain length laws in different states with that long hood wasn’t much room for a long frame with a sleeper.

I like the mix and match you did on this one best of all I like the name on the door 😂