Old Buckaroo

I have a soft spot for that style of hood also I know someone that has one of them in the process of being matched to a "custom cab"

I think that is where Clayton has been hanging out at lately - Radiator Springs !

I use one of these templates (available at art and drafting supply stores) It has "cross hairs" outside of the circle. I place the disc in the hole it fits and use tape or a scribe and straight edge to mark the center cross.

I robbed a pristine sleeper from a W-925 kit. I had a few old ones but they need a serious stripping. Easier to go with clean fresh vintage plastic. I have come to the conclusion this kit was not really meant to be built with a sleeper. Makes for tight trailer clearance. And that is even after moving the fifth wheel plate back 15mm. I am going to go ahead and lengthen the frame on this one some. Thanks for looking in

But that is a "Fleet Color" if anyone questions you

Man, I would of dug deep to have gotten that "Pirate kit" I had one as a kid . Other then building trucks nowadays I also build "Monster type models" That Pete has one of the nicest boxes I have seen in a long time. Good to know you had these still hidden away until recently

I was wondering "How did I miss this " then I saw the post date. Anyway I am so happy you dredged this one back up as this is a really super nice truck. I have a AITM cab that I hope will make it to the bench soon. Having this as a referece will speed that future project up !

10 Years ago ? That is one nice looking truck ! (the trailers and Reo load rate pretty high also)

Clayton, that was actually the first thing I started with on this one Pretty simple to make if you have another donar kit. Terry - Wow, thanks for adding those pics. That 90" has made it to the "Must Build list" Casey - The decal sheets I have aslo have the stripe in Black. Also included is the "Diamond Reo" hood as shown on the 90" truck Terry posted above. Thanks to everyone who has looked in and commented !

Jeff - that is the picture Russell posted back in the "altering boxart" topic, no brochure This version will have dual tanks and battery boxes Michael - thanks for the offer on the sleeper but I have a box of them someplace

Jeff - after seeing it posted it is not that great of a pic, I doubt it is your eyes.. That is one long tank made by doubling up the kit tanks. Still working on the other one.

After seeing all the great Trucks built over the past year and New Trucks starting to transform on the bench, I need to get back to work. Russell C posted a pic of this truck some time back and I was awe struck, I love to old school trucks and just had to build this one. I did a quick mock up of a few key parts to check against the reference pic I am using. Sleeper sets too high , but most likely wont use this resin brick anyway. It was just handy for the pic. Stay tuned

That is one fine looking Porsche I was hoping for the KW though

What a fine collection, I am really partial to the 1957 Ford. Is that Hemi Cuda the same one I am thinking ? If so Wow !

That is a nice Mack ! The fuel filler neck and cap really grabbed my attention on this one, is that kit supplied or aftermarket ?

Tom, hands down you have the best wife ever. Any wife that will buy multiple kits is a Winner. :wub: The rest of us have to justify multiple kits, our best retort is comparing them to shoes !

Very impressive background history on this truck. I like seeing models get second chances (or third , or fourth) What makes this realy cool is you have a photo progression. I like the concept of starting out with the basic wrecker. This will be a fun project to follow. I so want to build a Dons Truck Plaza Wrecker someday

Bill, I think Santa made a double drop at your house as he missed mine completly. My wife said it was becouse I did not fill out the "Santa Change of Address" card .. Seriously that is a wonderful pile of loot you recieved. Looking forward to following your upcoming projects !

This kit does not realy bother me as I have a different perspective on it. Growing up on ranches and being a Class 8 roadside service mechanic leaves nothing to the imagination. I have seen Peterbilts rebuilt with KW fenders that will make you do a double take , and cabovers with some really unique grills ! I drove a Fuel truck years ago that started life as a Mack, I left the company for a year or so and went back to work for them again. My old Mack had went off a moutainside and was rebuilt with a KW cab and hood during my absense ! I am happy just to see another truck kit that has great potential for a custom build. I have seen a few Marmons built really nicely using this hood and a IH cab. If the price is right I will buy several .

So it has been a little chilly everywhere. Not cold enough for you ? How about this one ? Nothing beats a thermos of coffee on days like this.

Nice looking project. I always thought this kit would look at home with a wrecker body for as much as wreckers are pimped out anymore. Could you elaberate more on the tip from Chuck on the cab mounts ?

I wish you would have spoken earlier , I recently gave away a KW kit just to clear up some shelf space. I suggest you place a feeler on the want list , as I would love to see this truck redone.

After studying that picture more , I am thinking that is the brake lever. But still there should be something to engage power to the trans with no visible shifter.

I am not familiar with your 1/1 subject. But from being around all sorts of equipment I would guess that lever to be the clutch - like on early dozers and tractors.

Today was warmer then the previous three !