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Outstanding modification work on this classic hauler, work is top notch, this Autocar is now ready to handle anything!

Outstanding build, glad to see another one of these under represented subjects from the past finally done in quality 3d. Great color choice, factory colors are the way to go for ultimate in realism. Under hood detailing is top notch!

Getting close, hopefully we get some updates on opening day in the near future.

Super sharp build, you successfully transformed a highway hauler into an all purpose go anywhere heavy hauler. Really like the super detailed add on special equipment choices that looks spot on for a vehicle of that type for that era. The wide front aluminums and standard rear painted steelies put the "classic" into the Western Star Classic!

I agree. I have discovered the truck hobby has settled on making 2 different size tires and wheels, not 4 different size tires and wheels. The 22.5" (solid wheels) will fit into the same size tire the 20" wheels fits into. Likewise the 24.5" (solid wheel) will fit into the same size tire the 22" wheel fits into. They are not marketed as 22.5" or 24.5" solid wheels, they are marketed as 20" and 22". In 1:1, the trucking industry pretty much made the 11.00-20 tire the same diameter as the 11-22.5, the 11.00-22 tire the same diameter as the 11-24.5 tire. The trick in the matchup is, one has more tire, less rim ( the case of the 20" and 22") and the other has more rim, less tire( the case of the 22.5" and 24.5"). There is a compromise in the truck hobby and have to accept what is readily available (unless your a 3d printer person) to try to make our models as realistic as possible.

Thanks, I try to keep on top all the new offerings out there and purchase when readily available, you never know how long they will be out there. Photo shows the comparison between the Ertl solid type Alcoa and Keystone. IMO, the Ertl wheel represents a 22.5" and the Keystone represents a 24.5" in 1:1.

Great idea for a build, the C series adapts quite well to just about any type of body. Had the same idea, kept this photos for inspiration. Your white Ford looks like the same series as this red Ford, which would be technically a C 800.

Thanks for all the positive comments. Found the 3d printed dump bed a couple of years ago sold as a "test run" from an ebay seller, thought it was a copy of the old Revell dump bed, but appears to be slightly different and was much better quality than expected.

Your welcome. I have to take back the possibility of using the solid Alcoa's used on the front axle of present day Ertl IH cabovers and conventionals, they too were molded too small to fit your larger tires. Maybe someone will chime in on the size of Alcoa's used on the front axle of newer Revell or Italieri (now AMT) kits that might work for you. Another possibility are 3d printed front Alcoa wheels in the right size from aftermarket people. These appear to be the right size, 22 inch 10 hole truck wheels . Photo shows Ertl solid type Alcoa(left) and Keystone solid type Alcoa(right). Ertl must be technically 22.5", the industry never made solid wheels in 20", even though it fits 20" kit tires. The Keystone must be 24.5", the industry never made solid wheels in 22", they fit aftermarket rubber tires once sold from Double Take and tires now sold by ST Supply. I would ignore the tire size stamped into these larger aftermarket rubber tires, think of them as smaller size or larger size tires.

The AMT Kenworth which is basically box stock with the exception of an aftermarket resin dump bed, sub frame fabricated from plastrut channel, real aluminum front Alcoa's from Keystone, rear wheels from Moluminum and real rubber highway front and cross bar rear tread tires from Double Take. The idea was to get an older highway hauler from the early 70's transformed into a dirt and gravel hauler in the 80's. Like so many older trucks, the original 2 piece lock ring wheels got replaced with solid wheels.

Your actually quite right Peter! We tend to generalize a lot on terminology, they are ventilation holes, but we like to take short cuts and call them hand holes because it is quicker. The air valve stems are centered in the ventilation holes and you must put your hand thru the ventilation hole to air up the inner dual.

Great to see another Illini being built, excellent job on this one! Really like this era of trucks without a lot of unnecessary chrome to get the job done, it's all business, the paint scheme, tag axle, intake exhaust system work looks right at home and the period outside rail trailer is a perfect match to this classic.

The front end looks great, never seen such painstaking work done to them, with your attention to fine details are really paying off. Really enjoy your build thread. One little comment on the wheels, I've been doing a Budd steel wheel thread pointing out differences in wheel design types, but, your running aluminum Alcoa type which I haven't covered in the thread. Your rear wheels represent modern solid 1 piece aluminum 22.5" wheels on tubeless tires, however, your front wheels represent the older 2 piece Alcoas, (very common in most AMT kits) which are 20" and have those lock rings for tube type tires. Your 20" front wheels might be fitting a little loose in the larger scale 22.5" tires. You could use the AMT Freightliner 22" lock ring Alcoa's for a better fit or use 22.5" one piece Alcoa's, very nice versions are found in the Ertl IH cabover or conventional kits.

The soft rubber ST Supply "cross bar-super lug" tires are very similar to the soft rubber tires once offered by Double Take, both accept scale 22" AMT Freightliner rims ( wheels used on Movin On KW) and aftermarket 22" resin wheels sold by Moluminum with very minor stretching. The scale AMT 20" rims fit loose in them. Last photo shows the difference between AMT 10.00-20 tires ( far left) and ST Supply 10.00-20 tires( middle and right). IMO, ST Supply offers a perfect set for the first season Movin On KW. I did the second season KW which had highway tread on all positions. Hood, engine and extended frame from AMT kit, cab, sleeper, front bumper, battery box and fuel tanks from Revell kit

The 3 hand hole 17.5" tubeless version was used on '62-'66 1 ton Fords, Dodges and Internationals.

Sounds like a good idea, could be used on several mfg. cabs too. The Fords were "single wheel" F 350 1 tons. A '72 F 350 version was used in one or two episodes. But in this day and age, best chances for this in the aftermarket 3d resin.

Paint job looks great!

F 350 4x4 with special order Napco 4x4 conversion. Bed is 9', wheels are 6 lug.

Great build, like the paint scheme and extra detail work!

Here is a good shot of the steering wheel and column angle.

Very classy looking service truck, like the paint, accessories and chrome steelies!

Good looking no frills, low cost dumper. Nice to see new 3d offerings being built. Cab fit is very nice on the Louisville frame. I think is worthy of at least one air horn!