37 Chevrolet Road Tractor

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I've already dove into another project. This one is meant to be a fun little experiment project. I intend for it to look like an old barn find. It began life as the old "Orange Blossom Special" AMT kit, with some donor parts from the Revell 41 Chevrolet.

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[CRUSADER2]

This is going to be another good one, really interesting, i'm going to follow your build closely for tips, aspecially the weathering, good luck with it.

[Warren D]

I like where you are going with this!

 

[Detroit Dave]

Really nice - She's a beaut already.

[Jim B]

This should be interesting.  Where are the wheels & tires from?

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks guys! I plan for this to be a simple fun build. I hope it stays that way.

5 minutes ago, Jim B said:

This should be interesting.  Where are the wheels & tires from?

Thanks Jim! The wheels came from Ebay. I'm not sure who cast them.

[afx]

Nice start Brian.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks!!

I have the interior bucket done. I modified the AMT kit bucket and seat back to stock as it was all diamond pleated and diamond plate.

This barn find is going to need some work. There's a box on the seat with the air cleaner, carb, distrbutor and wires, and starter. There's also a few tools too. There is a brand new valve cover gasket though. Since all of the spark plus are out and there's a can of Marvel Mystery oil in the box I assume that the engine is stuck. Maybe that's why the For Sale sign is in the box. A gauge and the speedometer have been robbed too, at least the cable is still there.

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[Warren D]

Interesting ideas, doubt I'd ever thought of all that.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks Warren!

A little more progress to show.

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[Rat Roaster]

LOVE the heater core nipples sticking out of the firewall. Very creative!

[Warren D]

Maybe some "rotted" rubber hoses or parts of hoses hanging off the ends?

[landman]

Loving it Brian.

[plastic trucker]

Looking good. I like the idea of the missing carb.

[Chariots of Fire]

I'm glad to see you kept the chrome free of rust.  Just the way it ought to be!  Nice job.

[DrKerry]

OOooo I’m liking this Brian!!! 

[gotnitro?]

Very cool project 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for the comments guys!!  I'm calling this one done! I'll post some pictures under glass tonight.

[landman]

25 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Thanks for the comments guys!!  I'm calling this one done! I'll post some pictures under glass tonight.

Brian, what technique did you use for the rust?

[DRIPTROIT 71]

3 hours ago, landman said:

Brian, what technique did you use for the rust?

I had heard of the "salt technique" from looking at builds from Chuck Most and a few others. I've never seen or read a tutorial on it, I just took a guess on the technique. I sprayed red oxide lacquer primer first and let it dry. I then applied salt to the areas that I wanted rust using moisture to make it stick. I then sprayed it with flat black lacquer for color. I then fogged it with both red oxide and flat black. After it dried I removed the salt with a tooth brush. Some of the more stuck crystals had to be scraped off. I added chalk in some places for more final effect. This whole build was an experiment. It may not be the best technique, but I'm pretty happy with the results.

[Sixties Sam]

Very nice build! The box of junk on the seat is a nice touch. Great work!

Sam

[Pete68]

Brian

put a 4 banger in it with a organ pipe behind the cab LOL ? 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

On 8/30/2018 at 2:24 PM, Pete68 said:

Brian

put a 4 banger in it with a organ pipe behind the cab LOL ? 

Lee, you read my mind. Take a peak at the power plant for my next project.

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Stat tuned for more!

[Pete68]

Very nice! That is awesome Brian could it be a late 30s Jimmy COE???

[PettyKW43]

I have never built anything that is weathered but after reading your technique I think it’s time to give it a try! Thanks for sharing. Is the 4 banger Detroit resin or did you scratch it?