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This is an outstanding build. Very nice work on the trailer as well.

Very nice detail work.

It's almost done, so I wanted to update and share a few pix. Just some detail painting and other minor things remain.

Outstanding!

For my GMC Astro daycab I'm building a 40 ft trailer. I made it using 2 of amt's 27 ft Trailmobile trailers. The kits used are the amt Trailmobile doubles and the amt Trailmobile 27 ft van which has the Metro Freight System markings on the box. If you can find this kit, it has only one trailer in the box and the dolly. The springs I used are the springs meant for the converter dolly. I used those because they match the length of other tandem axle springs. The center spring hanger comes from a junked amt Wilson livestock trailer suspension. The wheels come from an amt Trailmobile moving van. I started detailing the suspension. Still ahead is painting the body and making the signs for the side walls. I'm going with the roll up door from the kit.

Weight savings was the main reason for the shorter bumpers. Every pound of weight counts on a truck. Also, for some fleets, When the bumper got damaged on either end, their shop would cut off the end.

Thanks everyone.

That really looks nice. The matching oil drum is a nice touch.

My K121. There's some great builds here on this thread.

This is the Autocar dump truck kit converted into a tractor. Originally built as a logger, I rebuilt it into this "Michigan Train". Mods: Converting the engine into an NTC 350, air lines and fuel system details, swapping in the main and auxiliary transmissions from a KW W925, and the rear trailer was shortened with the "dolly" built as an integral part of the trailer rather than a separate unit. The colors are Model Master Classic Black with a Testors light blue frame. Unfortunately, the truck has to be rebuilt, but the trailers will be pulled by a matching Road Boss that is still being built. There are some nice builds posted here.

I 'm lucky enough to have something few are able to keep.This truck and trailer are the first I ever built. Built in July 1991, It's the 1991 re-issue of the Mack R and pulling the AMT Amoco tanker. I restored it back in '09 and it had to be redone again. The color is Testors Dark Blue which is what I originally used. I had to shorten the frame a little to repair it. AITM 2 hole steel wheels, trailer air lines, shortened bumper, rain cap, very minor weathering, and an air cleaner cap from the parts box, are among the few things added to the truck. As to the trailer I did minor weathering and damage, made a set of front fenders from another AMT tanker, added a holder for some traffic cones among other small things. It feels really good to still have this one after 24 years. Thanks for looking.

I have about a dozen that are underway. Like you, I get an idea and jump right in on some basic assembly. I promised myself not to start new ones until these are done, but it doesn't always work. I do find that if I'm really stuck on one, I move to another for a much needed break.

That's pretty ambitious. I'll be watching this one.

Outstanding!!

That looks really nice.

Some great weathering work.

Arnd, these are 20" wheels.

I thought I had updated this one, but I see it's been quite some time. This truck unfortunately had to have it's cab and hood stripped. Jerry at modeltruckin.com came through with some new stripes. They're the same color, just with a silver outline instead of the previous gold. I'll be getting to this one next.

I've made a little progress on this one. Engine and wheels are mounted. I decided to use the shortened bumper I made from the kit bumper and save the metal one for another project. Some of the old narrow front bumpers from Freightliner had rounded ends, so I did that with my bumper.

Awesome!

I can't wait to see where you take this build. I built and rebuilt this kit myself and it lends itself to some really cool possibilities.

Very nice.

It looks good so far. I'd love to get one of these. The photo with the blue tape reminded me of how the truck looked when it was at the dealer's lot before it was repainted as the Blue Mule.

I love the weathering. Nice job overall.

Very cool idea.