Brinx Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 In the late 70's, the two Fontana Brothers took over the family business. Originally, Frank Sr. ran an apple farm in upstate NY and would use his truck to help out neighboring farmers move equipment around (other farms or the shop as needed). The brothers, George and Frank Jr. (his sons) got into excavating (with a few trips to municipal auctions and such) and expanded the family business. They hauled their tools around with an old (but well cared for) Diamond Reo. A year or two later, the boys bought a second truck (a used Freightliner Cabover) and teamed up to do hauling in the off-season. The boys hauled equipment in the spring/summer, apples and cabbage in the fall and general freight in the winter (they even bought a load of Christmas trees to sell on the farm in December). Yes, Coradina and Frank Sr. raised a couple of great boys! This story is fictional, but is a composite of several great people who have influenced me as a kid and I've had the honor of knowing. Thank you to our farmers and the folks that brought our things to us! (Fred, if you're reading this from upstairs...I will find a 74 Royale and build your truck!)
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Very nice fleet look! Great looking headache racks! The mudflaps are a very nice finishing touch! Great work!
Old Buckaroo Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Great background story and a fantastic looking pair of trucks. To me is it the little things that make a model standout, on these the wheels really get my attention.
Jim B Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Some great looking tractors. I like the backstory, too.
kilrathy10 Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Both of these models look GREAT, but I'm really taken in by that Freightliner.....That thing looks really good....I like everything about it.....Great job on both of them, though.....
Brinx Posted November 22, 2015 Author Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks to all, you comments mean a lot to me
tbill Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 great looking builds Mike, love the story too.
gatorincebu Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Really a nice back story .And two good looking rigs to go with it. Be Well Gator
Goodwrench3 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Super nice !Can I ask what color paint you used for the interior of the Freightliner cabover ?
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