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Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Brian, thank you so much, just got my ……. saved. Brian pointed out that the turbo air inlet has to be reversed. Luckily I had just glued it on and was able to remove it, make the modifications and back in primer. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Attempting all the engine mounts and transmission mounts. Radiator fits, will need to modify the grill a bit. Gonna take some work to get the air exchanger plumbed, then finish details on engine. -
I will be following this build
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Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
OMG, between dropping small parts and a set of old eyes, I am ready to take up drinking. Don’t have your skills at plumbing -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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My 1st Big Rig "Blue Collar"
Gary Chastain replied to James2's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
There are several kits out there that have the wrong width front axle, great catch. -
Caboverdose
Gary Chastain replied to Rockford's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Great improvements……as usual 😁😜😃 -
My 1st Big Rig "Blue Collar"
Gary Chastain replied to James2's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, that is gonna be sittin low -
My 1st Big Rig "Blue Collar"
Gary Chastain replied to James2's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Do you like the quality of the wheels? Thinking about getting aset -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I had not seen this type of front suspension before..Hhhmmm, gotta do some investigating on this. Thanks for sharing. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Lee, we will see how this goes -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Jeff -
The Same but a “little “ different….
Gary Chastain replied to Biggu's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I followed this build all the way, I would in no way say you cobbled this together, you had a plan and stuck to it. You reached your vision and it is outstanding. -
My 1st Big Rig "Blue Collar"
Gary Chastain replied to James2's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Where can I find Black Sheep? Are they on EBay? I like what you have there, will really take your build over the top. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
It’s a build-off on another forum, it’s over on July 1st 2025. So gotta hustle on this one. -
The Same but “ a little “ Different
Gary Chastain replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very outstanding build -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Scott -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Woohoo, the mail man brought me a present today. Got my engine decals and the PE dash gages (for the custom dash). -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Getting the turbo intercooler lines worked out. Yes that is heat shrink tube, think it’s gonna work. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Trying to come up with air conditioner lines from the Freon pump to the firewall. the smaller on looks better and I think it represents the idea. -
International V190 Quarry Dump
Gary Chastain replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Love it, watching -
Pete 359 tanker with trailer
Gary Chastain replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
It’s kinda taking a back seat at the moment, got rivets to do and repaint the hood and fender. The Autocar has taken priority as it will be in a competition, so it’s front and center. Then back to the beer truck. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Bench time has been minimal during holiday but making progress. Adding extensions to the turbo for heat shrink tubing connectors, also some PE stuff arrived. -
Western Star 4900 FA plow truck
Gary Chastain replied to BK9300's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, they are gonna look really good -
Pete 359 tanker with trailer
Gary Chastain replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, that look’s outstanding, well done