1973 White Road Commander Aerodyne

[DRIPTROIT 71]

This one began with a fiberglass cab and the sleeper from a snap kw (thanks Terry!!). I was inspired by an article in Overdrive magazine (See "On Workbench"). I wanted this build to have that backyard project (or as I call it Johnny Cash) look to it. Parts from many kits were used. the AMT kits were: 352 Pete, 359 Pete, Mack R, Super Boss KW, GMC General, K123 KW, Road Boss, and Diamond Reo. The Revell of Germany kits were: W900 KW and 359 Pete. Revell Snap kits were: 359 Pete and W900 KW. The Ertl kits were: 4200 IH, 4300 IH, and 4070B Transtar II IH. there were plenty of scratch built parts and some after market as well.

The Frame is from the 352 Pete. (thanks Terry) The engine is an 8v-71 with a turbo added to make it an 8v-71T. The rear axle is a tag. The stack is angled back on purpose. A tree took out the stack which was replaced, but the muffler never was straightened.

There's a Johnny Cash 8-track in the truck to listen to "One Piece at a Time".

 

IMG_3110 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_3118 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_3101 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_3119 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_3054 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

 

IMG_3106 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_3103 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

IMG_3007 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

IMG_2994 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

Edited November 20, 2018 by DRIPTROIT 71

[towman1271]

   This is truly an amazing build.. From the pure idea of it, to all the work and details you put into it.  Just off the charts cool!!

[tbill]

great road commode! sweet build!

[Modeltruckbuilder]

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Edited December 26, 2017 by Modeltruckbuilder

[Modeltruckbuilder]

great road commode! sweet build!

Well, mercy sakes! Looks like old Tom found the bridge after all 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for the encouraging comments guys!!!

[Jim B]

Awesome job, Brian.  Very well done.  Quite a unique build.

[DrKerry]

Still coming back and looking at this truck.... Love the detail, weathering and interior!!!!!!! Didn't notice the different wheels on her before, etc etc....... Awesome stuff!!!!!!

[Tesla]

Very nice build Brian! All the details really make it stand out.

[Foxer]

This looks just right ... well kept but still working!  Beautiful work!

[Warren D]

Great build!

[jacobus]

love this machine

great detail,s , inside of the cab ! grease on the 5th plate , roadgrime

that,s big ten-four , [ bed bugger ]

great work

jacobus

[Wagoneer81]

This one got me smiling!  Awesome build! Very believable and a good looking combination, at that.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for all the encouraging comments guys!!!

[ChrisR]

Great build!

[Superpeterbilt]

Excellent job Brian. This is a one-of-a-kind rig for sure. You gave it your usual touch of great detail. 

[Ken Gilkeson]

turned out great.

[SpreadAxle]

This whole build is outstanding. However, the interior is my favorite part. Amazing job.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for all of the comments guys!!!

Excellent job Brian. This is a one-of-a-kind rig for sure. You gave it your usual touch of great detail. 

Thanks Terry!! And thanks again for help with the parts too!!

[Superpeterbilt]

Thanks for all of the comments guys!!!

Thanks Terry!! And thanks again for help with the parts too!!

Hey man, dont mention it. I knew you were gonna do something cool with it. 

[extmcdriver]

What a wonderful job on this project Brian. Simply fantastic work, I can't wait to see what is next!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

What a wonderful job on this project Brian. Simply fantastic work, I can't wait to see what is next!

Thanks Rick!! I'm hoping to finally start on the Highbinder project now.

[gatorincebu]

Brian,

       That rig is just too cool ! Welldone .

 

 

Be Well

 Gator

[kilrathy10]

Wow.....That is one really cool build....I'm totally impressed with this one.....Wow !!!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks Guys!!!