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Have fun. You might want to take a good look at the fuel tanks, especially if you are doing a first unit truck. Tanks as provided are too long, I ended up making my own from scratch. The decals also have a flaw, the ones for the cab doors aren't the same, one is missing a section of logo. I changed up the cab air deflector mounting to make it closer to the movie truck.

Came out great, well done!

I'm getting used to narrowing front track as I'm using larger wheels more often than not. Takes a bit of thinking but you should be able to pull the wheels in. Great job on the box!

It appears that Dave (formerly AITM) has passed. Not much available at this time, just a few references on FB.

My thoughts as well, I don't care for the look of the Garwood and I'd only use the body anyway as I don't care for the Ford cab. I've thought about a Mack COE for a more current look but thinking I'll probably go with a Brockway 360 for a more retro look. I've always like the Leach bodies....

He also has announced a front loader (also a Leach) coming next month.

Now available for order, it is a Leach, 25 yard rear packer: https://www.kamodelminis.com/product-page/rear-loading-trash-truck-body

Thanks, I have the same PE stuff and as you know, there are no instructions/suggestions. The first D8 I made many years ago I applied the stick-on decal and then drilled out every hole with a small bit in a pin vise...all by hand! This seems easier..... FWIW, I have Cat decals, I recall I got them from Jerry at Model Truckin'

Doug Wagner pre-announced a new 3D printed garbage body on his FB page. Suppoosed to be announced this weekend. Looks good to me, might be a Leach. https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275497723_5346383965395264_1866706307899158037_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=oMFy8Rt6J2IAX9ehnK_&tn=ggypfqa6lkvzWT9y&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9DK-dFBjOs2A6QS0fPxcIQ6qzVI0Mn5yB5YaHH-gQgpA&oe=6230C2C6

Curious what you used for the grill, the originals came with stick on "decals". I have a new kit and the photoetched grill, just trying to figure out how to do it.

I have one of the originals, my first big truck build. I've thought of doing a rebuild like you did but something in me says to keep it the way it is, warts and all. Seeing your re-build makes me think I may have a go at mine. Well done!

Good idea, I have the same tank body, plan on putting mine on a Chevy COE (I think it's a 50 or 51) also Jimmy Flintstone. Interested in seeing what you do for a frame.

Awesome job! Love all the little details.

Very well done, good to know it was easier than you thought.

Don't need to do anything, just a window in the back of the cab.

While working on the GMC wrecker build, I picked up a roll-off container off of ebay. It was 3D printed and came with the tilt rack. I got to thinking the GMC chassis was just about the right size, so I picked up another GMC kit. The plan is a trash bin roll-off from the 70's, no sleeper. I'm using the wheels/tires from the Autocar Dump kit, I like the 11x22's better than the 10x20's in the GMC kit. I also like the spoked wheels, I think they are more in line with the theme than ten hole's. I'm also going to use this build to answer a few questions I have about the parts fit for the wrecker build. This one is basically box stock, no sleeper and 11x22's.

Very well done!

Done, AITM had the front bumper:

Calling this one done, the cab and chassis were left after I stole the wrecker body for the General build. I had an AITM dump body in stock and decided to use it to complete the cab/chassis. I removed the push bumper (harder to do than I thought as it was both pressed and glued!) and put on a bumper from AITM. The mudflaps and tail lights came from the General kit as they won't be used for the wrecker.

Already have. Dave would sell just the bumper.....hopefully the new owners will as well.

Well, that wasn't as much fun as I thought. Looked like it was only 2 screws but once I got it off, it was a tussle to get the mounting block seperated from the bumper. Now to find a B61 bumper....

X3!

Nice clean build!

Looks like I can remove the push bumper without too much drama, so I'm headed off in that direction.

I'm looking at it. I'd like to, just not sure if it is practical. I'd need a proper Mack bumper, I'll have to see if AITM makes one.