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Nelson...

I’m doing the same thing Stephen, mine will be as close as I can make to my all original , numbers matching ‘68 F 250 2 whl dr 390 4 spd. Boxwood green over Wimbledon white . It was built in August of ‘68 and dad bought it NEW in September ‘68 and I still have her. Never seen snow , and never been hit. Still got her original glass too. Jeff

Well said , Mark

Where ? Me too

Another EPIC build. !

Precisely !

That’s what I was thinking (hoping) ?

Naw , I don’t think so, but it could happen. We’ll see…?

It's the cost that is holding me back a bit as well... and I have to add another 30% to the WHOLE order due to the money exchange rates, which really adds to the over all cost of an order.... they are really cool though....

I think it may still be out just a touch, but over all, if it stays like this I'm hoping I got it..... and it will be workable.... do you think it will stay? I am of the opinion, and correct me if I'm wrong, that once well secured with glue and cured, the warpage should be at a minimum from here on ....

Not the greatest of pics and it’s a bit hard to tell, but I “ think “ I got ‘most’ of the twist out. Probably not all but like JM says, I think I can live with it

THANKS for that excellent detailed description of how this plastic thing works. I never knew any of that, Gary. Reading your explanation , makes perfect sense and is quite understandable. Luckily for me I don’t model in the direct sunlight, but I do have a lamp that does cast a fair bit of heat. Not sure I could build in a plastic bag tho ( if I understood that correctly )? But on the up side I do keep the parts in the sealed bag , even if I have opened the box. Thanks again for that great explanation, Gary. Always good to learn new things !

Beautiful!!!

These old kits can be a bit of a challenge in that regard too. I also noticed a slight twist in mine so when I installed the cross members for the shocks and airbags I added a LOT of weight and some shims to try and take the twist out while the glue was drying. Left it like that for an hour or so and had a look. Altho not perfect I think once other bits are added what little bit is there won’t be noticed. Like you said there is a little bit there but….. knowing this is an old kit and I’m sure no one has reworked the moulds for a shake and bake fit, there is a modelling challenge. I rather like a bit of a challenge and I have my fingers crossed this that I can actually make this into a presentable model. BUT even if I make a hash out of it , I have no real worries, only I will have to look at it. Not like it will be any contest winner. ? Thanks for checking in JM. Comments are always welcome.

I think I am gonna add a few more bolts to the shocks….maybe. ..

You guys are gonna shame me to be accurate and do good job????

Right on Ron!

Was it a resin 250 or a former kit ? Just nosey with that question , and a 250 would be just right ! I’m curious if you are going to have to move motor mounts too??

Thanks , Brian. And yes steadily forward. Geez, don’t follow my plumbing too closely, it may not be fully accurate. Plumbing is very time consuming.

Not a lot to show for about 4 hours of ‘work’ …. In between putting groceries away and taking out the garbage …. There was a fair bit of clean up and adjustments to be made and some fiddling to make these parts fit and line up somewhat. So front spring pack, steering axle, pitman arm, steering arm and drag link in the front, in the back … rear ends, shocks, airbag mounts. The bag mounts and shocks were really fiddly for some reason …. Anyway , all good and all installed. The airbags will be installed after the frame and all its bits are painted. Doesn’t look like much tho …… now to get going on the 'plumbing'.....

This build is off the clock , VERY cool. And lights too !!!! Jeff

Awe maaaannn. Always something to figure out. But on the up side, those wheels look great, I have always painted my rims grey and the hub assembly black or a very dark grey, looks to me I might have to change my ways. This looks really good , buddy Jeff

Ron, and you said I was ‘over estimating your abilities’ HAH !!! NOT… this is going to be better to watch than I first thought. I am really looking forward to the next up date. A VERY interesting build to say the least. As far as the Cummins is concerned, doesn’t the AMT Autocar come with a 230 or 250 non turbo engine? I think the manifolds are a little different on the non turbo version …. I think ….. I might have some pics in my fav file . Jeff

A real “dog” ?????I get it , it’s supposed to be a hot-“dog” ????

I love the graveyard videos too. They are really cool and show the trucks as they really were. I watch a lot of these ( probably too many lol)