Warren D Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) The inspiration was a 1969 Autocar with a Blaw-Knox mixer that I saw for sale a several truck shows last fall. Also, I remember Foxon Readi-Mix as a local supplier growing up. Finally, I had a glue-bomb Autocar A64B that i really wanted to like but I messed it up pretty bad 30+ years ago. The hood, grill, front fenders, wheels and mixer came from Dave at AITM. I scratch built the mirror brackets, battery box, front bumper and a few other parts. I have to find/make the rear clip lights and brake lights on the back of the mixer, but I am calling this one done. It was a fun build and the old A-car looks much better than she did a few months ago! Edited January 30, 2017 by Warren D New Pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looks really good. I really like how understated and utilitarian it is. You nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Awesome build Warren! I enjoyed watching it. It looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Yeah.....That's a good looking mixer.....Excellent work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That is one sharp looking mixer! Excellent work! I really like this one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Great looking mixer. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Been plenty of those around our area over the years. They just seem to be the right combination of truck and mixer; well balanced and a real hard worker. Nice job! That's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That is a tough looking mixer! Good choice using the bigger wheels and tires,. The old style hood looks cool too. I always liked that "rolling A" ornament on the radiator shroud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Super job, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Did the inspiration come from this site? Great conversion BTW!! Edited January 25, 2017 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Did the inspiration come from this site? Great conversion BTW!! No, but it is interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 No, but it is interesting!I've been playng ith the idea, of turning an Autocar into a mixer, for quite some time, just because the Autocar screams to be a though work truck, your version confirms just that;again great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 warren , great build , lookin so goodlike this old autocar,shave 1 reserved to make a mixer , this is a good reference [ just a future project , nr??!! ]have also look at readymix and the model of aitmbut this is so nicejacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Beautiful job.. I agree they were meant to go together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Great looking Mixer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 An all too familiar site from years past that you've captured...congrats on a terrific build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Howard Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Typical working example,captured it perfect,i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Great looking AC mixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Beautiful work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Wow, that's cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looks really good. I really like how understated and utilitarian it is. You nailed it.No frills, all business, and tough as nails. A beauty of a job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I've been playng ith the idea, of turning an Autocar into a mixer, for quite some time, just because the Autocar screams to be a though work truck, your version confirms just that;again great work!Back in the day, I don't recall much for construction trucks outside of Macks, Internationals and Autocars, at least not in this area. Petes and KW's were around but they were the over-the-road trucks. The rear-discharge mixers all but disappeared when the CCC purpose-built units started being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Super nice conversion, Warren!Autocars just cry for being used as wreckers, dumpers or mixers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Looks really good. I really like how understated and utilitarian it is. You nailed it.X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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