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Dave the way I’m attaching the hydraulic lines is by adding some wire into the hose and putting a 90 degree angle on it and then drilling holes in the cylinders and adding a little glue and they stay on. 

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

Just a small update this week not much time to work at the bench with work getting in the way. I’ve started working on the hydraulic lines with 2 of 16 done. hopefully I’ll get a few more done today. 

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On 6/8/2025 at 7:28 AM, David G. said:

It looks great Dan!

I see the hydraulics junctions there on the desk. I'm curious to see how you place and route the lines.

David G.

Thanks Dave, I’ve started on the hydraulic lines with 2 of 16 to do. 

On 6/15/2025 at 4:46 PM, slusher said:

Fantastic work Dan!

Thanks Carl

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

Thanks Noel , your correct plenty of evergreen. I’ve got more coming when I get started on the Mack cab with the car rack on the top of it..

[Revell's Auto Transport Trailer: Finished]

Awesome job Dave!

[Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP]

Looks awesome Dave. 

[Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP]

Excellent work Dave glad to see it finished!

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

Here’s a small progress update. Added some dirt on it. 

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11 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

excellent work Dan ! looks very convincing, especially the rubbed off paint on the ramps

I showed my dad who worked on the trailers, he said it brought back good memories!  He recalled when he saw his brand new 71 Challenger on the hauler arrive at the dealership, and rushed to claim dibs on it lol

Thanks Jeff. I just received my new custom order car and was able to track it from the factory to the dealership. It came in at noon and I drove it home at 6:00. It only took a little more than 3 months to get it. 

8 hours ago, slusher said:

Beautiful Mopars on the trailers!

Thanks Carl. 

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On 5/30/2025 at 3:48 PM, BK9300 said:

Looking really fine, Dan!

Thanks Brian

On 5/31/2025 at 6:31 AM, David G. said:

It looks so cool all loaded up and hitched!

Not to mention the load itself.

David G.

Thanks David 

[Paystar 5000 tractor by ERTL.]

Looking good Pat!

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

I’ve been busy the past month with a model show and buying a new car so not much progress. But I’ve  been able to get some detail work done and now have it on the wheels. The Mack is an older build that i wanted to see how the trailer hooked up with it. I’m hoping to get some more work done on it this weekend. Thanks for your support and comments on my build. 

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On 5/10/2025 at 4:53 PM, BK9300 said:

Looking awesome, Dan - like the worn areas on the ramp treads from all the 'traffic'!

Thanks Brian 

On 5/11/2025 at 7:00 AM, David G. said:

That's a great commercial-looking color Dan. I also like the weathering you did on the ramps, the wear is very convincing.

David G.

Thanks David

On 5/11/2025 at 5:53 PM, Gary Chastain said:

Really nice work, well done

Thanks Gary

On 5/12/2025 at 12:16 AM, slusher said:

Looking 👀 fantastic,Dan!

Thanks Carl

[Dodge L-700 stake bed]

Coming along nicely Sam looking forward to seeing more progress. 

[Day cab astro 95]

Nice work in converting this into a day cab. 

[Western Star 4900 FA plow truck]

Great progress Brian as usual.. 

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

I had some time and low humidity so I was able to spray the green on. This is as clean as it’s going to be I’m going to make it look well used but with nice shiny new cars on it. 

[Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP]

Nice job on your mud flaps David. 

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

On 5/2/2025 at 7:41 PM, BK9300 said:

Looking good, Dan - primer is always a milestone!

Thanks Brian

On 5/2/2025 at 10:42 PM, slusher said:

Nice progress, Dan!

thanks Carl

On 5/3/2025 at 5:04 AM, disabled modeler said:

Very nice...!

Thanks Mark

14 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Great job on your mods. Someday, I want to make two 7 car versions like this.

Thanks Bill, I’m looking forward to seeing your 2 - 7 car transporters. I like your Worry Free Transport. 

7 hours ago, David G. said:

It's amazing how a good coat of primer has a way of bringing it all together.

David G.

Thanks David, it also identifies the areas that still need work lol. 

 

No updates this weekend yesterday was the Modelmania show here in Houston. 

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

I cleaned up a couple things and was able to get some primer sprayed on it. 

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10 hours ago, David G. said:

Wow Dan, it's hard to believe that that's based on the same transport trailer I just built!

Amazing skills!

David G.

Thanks David. It would be nice if there was a new version issued by some one. 

3 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Great job Dan, it's impressive! 👍  I don't know who designed these car transporters, but they're quite a piece of engineering!

You wouldn't want to accidentally drop it on the ground with that beautiful load of Mopars, that would be a disaster I can't imagine! 😱

Thanks Frances I don’t move any of my transports with cars on them just for that reason lol. 

[Lowboy by Double Take Replicas]

Turned out great Pat!

[Western Star 4900 FA plow truck]

Awesome progress Brian! Looking forward to seeing your next update. 

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

Thanks Brian, I’ve heard that they have a +/- 11/2” movement tolerance. 

[8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)]

Dave checking my references on the hydraulic lines and it’s hard to see them so I’m not sure what I’m going to do with them yet. 
 

Today I was able to get some good bench work in. I was able to get the middle ramp built and did some work on the rear ramps. As you can see I now have all 7 cars loaded up on the trailer. Still have some clean up work to do and then start the painting.