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    Ford 8N - Ferguson conversion

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial

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    The TE20 was sold in the US and Canada as the TO20 with some changes. The TO20(Tractor Overseas 20 horsepower) used a Continental Z120 engine instead of the Standard wet liner 4 cylinder that the TE20 (Tractor England 20 horsepower) used. However, from the research I've done, it appears that the kit represents an early TE20, which would have the Continental engine. Other differences are in the brake pedals, the TO20 has both brake pedals on the right side of the tractor, where the TE20 has the left brake pedal on the left side same as the 9 and 2 N Fords. The TO20 also has platforms under the pedals like the 8 N Ford.

    ok,

    1.so are there pictures  of the platforms on the TO20?

    2.so I understand the TO20 was the States version?

    Thank you Bill for the info......Chris

    GSL 2017...SIX MONTHS AHEAD...ARE YOU STILL PLANNING TO BE THERE?

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    Most of the people reading this board already know this, but for those that do not, GSL is the longest continuous running national-level model car contest in the history of the hobby.  The first successful one took place in 1981 (the 1980 even was cancelled at the last minute).  It ran annually for many years, then in more recent years, moved to a bi-annual format which seems to work well.  

    More than just a contest, it is really a gathering of some of the world's best model car builders, as well as many aspiring and up and coming builders who are treated as equals and welcomed with great respect.  

    You will occasionally read negative comments about GSL from some who attend the first time and don't understand what it is all about, but for many of us this is one of the premier events in the hobby.

    If you are reading this Board, you owes it to yourself to attend at least one GSL in your lifetime.  

    TIM 

    Absolutely Tim,its is ablast.if you a never been,you own it to yourself to go.amazing builders,models and opportunities to see kits and talk with people that are knowledgeable on our hobby.I aways have fun......Chris 

    AMTERTL 1994 car trailer

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial

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    John,

    Thank you.I have a bunch of galaxy trialers,there inclosed.I wanted a flatbed (open top) trailer.besides..this trailers clear sides were broken up when I got this glue bomb trailer.so no sides for me.I wish you good building with yours.I would like to see wip pictures when you do yours...if ok.as for ramps.yes the ramps will have a strip of styrene  that will hold the ramps in the up right position . I worked for a man that had a trailer with ramps like this.right now working on the lights in the rear (sig,stop,tail) of trailer,then after the lights I'll be working on the ramps locks.have a nice day......Chris

    Question about 70 Roadrunner

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    Bill A.Thank you for the  info on this.I'll be including the info in my build.you helped me to get things right on this.again thank you.

    Snake,I may not be able to leave the inner fenders out.if not its ok.you're help teaching me about Chrysler cars.I'm a GM dude.I know alot about them.don't know to much about Chrysler . thank you for your info an help.

    Casey.thank you for the picture.I see why the no inter fender wells wouldn't work.but will build it with fenders (outer) on but held in place by a few bolts..or just loose.

    I want a mainly stock type car.no frontend fiberglass parts.so I guess the inter fender wells can't be.cause the inter fender wells are part of the body and support as Snake said.

    I'm thinking on the 68 RR by AMT.cause it looks like a better way to go on this one.I seen the instructions on Bobs site and having the engine separate from trans.makes for less work.when I remove the outer fenders,I'll need to rebuild what parts are not there in the kit.the kit is bought,just not here yet.in the speed shop I worked in back in the early eighties.cars came in with no engines,but trans still in.the front of the trans was heldup with wire,cable and rope.so thats what I want to do.thanks for all the help guys..have a great day and thanks....Chris 

    AMTERTL 1994 car trailer

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial

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    Here is the latest.the ramps are about done in main construction . the hinge rods I'm waiting for the materials to get here.now working on the lights for rear of trailer.I have got to get them done before the rear crossmember goes back on the trailer its self.still thinking about license plate location . any duggustions?.thats were I'm at now.on the hunt for a RR to go on the back.....Chris 

    AMTERTL 1994 car trailer 30.jpg

    AMTERTL 1994 car trailer 31.jpg

    Question about 70 Roadrunner

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    The Revell 1/24 scale kit is a nice starting point if you are willing to accept the limitations of the 30+ year old 1/24 Monogram '70 GTX base kit. When Revell updated the GTX kit a decade plus ago, they added an all new platform style interior with nicely detailed, separate door panels, a bench seat, and a Tuff wheel. It was very nice update on an older, but well done kit. Here are some (not all that great) pics of the interior to show what can be done:

    70satRdoorpanel.jpg

    70satinterior.jpg

     

    I can't recall if the Pistol Grip shifter was new or improved, too, but it's nicely done:

    222107.jpg

     

    Close up of newly tooled grille:

    222104.jpg

    Nice work Casey.thank you....Chris 

    Question about 70 Roadrunner

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    Thank you all for info on the RR.some questions

    1.in the 1/1 car was the 68-70 the same body?

    2.on the car.was the difference between GTX an RR a in sll three years a package?

    I apologize to you all on the year and saying MPC ,an AMT producing a 70 RR.

    here is my project for this car.I'm building a trailer be towed by a 97 Ford Expedition . the RR is going to be on the trailer.not as a premo car but as a car thats been in a farm field sense late 70's.it will have no engine but a trans.I got a set of 10in keystone rims,hi jacker air shocks and front fender sitting on the front.hood sitting on front.no inner fender wells.like it was raced on the blvd..engine rods blown an engine pulled.trailer is getting done.Exped is 50 percent done.now time to decide on the car and get my hands on it...thats what I'm doing.I do want a RR to be on the trailer as car going to be restored.thanks for help on Chrysler cars and the kits in the time period 68-70..I definitely don't want to do this to a new Johan RR kit...the Johan rare cars need to be built looking good not a wore out street car.thank you....Chris

    AMTERTL 1994 car trailer

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial

    Posted

    John,

    Yes its the same kit.but it came to me as a glue bomb.the clear sides were brokenup and so I desided to build as a flatbed (open top) trailer.so the sides and top will not be on it.it also had no wheels or tires.but I'm putting a different set then it came with. the bed in 1/1 is 17.5ft long .scale 8.5 inches.I shortened my trailer by about 5/16s or less.here is a  builder Camaro in 24th scale on the bed.you maybe can get a idea on whether it would fit...thank you for the kind words on my trailer........Chris

    AMTERTL 1994 car trailer Camaro.jpg

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