dragcarz Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I had no idea of what category this would fall into while I was building it, so I decided to put it under glass when it was finished. If you’ve read my last couple of posts, you’ll understand I’ve been saving all these great kits to build “some day”. I’m a builder, not a collector! After a recent hand injury, turning 63, and accumulating more aches and pains that I won’t get into, I’m building this stuff before I can’t do it any longer. Several years ago, I purchase a model car collection from an old man. There were several built, partially built and unbuilt kits. Nothing newer than 1962. This trailer was part of that collection and I believe it came with the SMP 60 Ford pick up that I have. The truck is built as a mild custom, there was no box, so I’m not a hundred percent sure. I have never seen a more complete trailer kit though. I built this to go with my 62 Ford Galaxie drag car, and a soon to be built 62 Ford pick up from the same collection. The axles were bent and I heated and straightened them with heat. I mixed Gloss black and semi gloss black as I didn’t want it too shiny as trailers aren’t usually very shiny. I didn’t put all the trim and marker lights on the kit as I wanted it a little simpler. The decals were cool, but there toast. Hope you enjoy, comments and suggestions always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Great build of an old classic kit. The three models make a great vintage race team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Fantastic job on trailer!! Great looking combo. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 nice trio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks for posting and bringing back the memories. It looks good and I like your subtle approach. I still have the trailer but the pickup is long gone unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Great looking Trailer kit. I remember building a few of these years ago and they were often offered as an option in many of the old AMT pick up kits. AMT or Round 2 reissued the '76 Chevrolet Caprice kit and included this trailer in the kit. I have two, the "AMT Classic" series and "Pro Shop" series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I've never seen one of these before. It looks great. Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Love the set. Absolutely nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 7:11 PM, dragcarz said: I had no idea of what category this would fall into while I was building it, so I decided to put it under glass when it was finished. If you’ve read my last couple of posts, you’ll understand I’ve been saving all these great kits to build “some day”. I’m a builder, not a collector! After a recent hand injury, turning 63, and accumulating more aches and pains that I won’t get into, I’m building this stuff before I can’t do it any longer. Several years ago, I purchase a model car collection from an old man. There were several built, partially built and unbuilt kits. Nothing newer than 1962. This trailer was part of that collection and I believe it came with the SMP 60 Ford pick up that I have. The truck is built as a mild custom, there was no box, so I’m not a hundred percent sure. I have never seen a more complete trailer kit though. I built this to go with my 62 Ford Galaxie drag car, and a soon to be built 62 Ford pick up from the same collection. The axles were bent and I heated and straightened them with heat. I mixed Gloss black and semi gloss black as I didn’t want it too shiny as trailers aren’t usually very shiny. I didn’t put all the trim and marker lights on the kit as I wanted it a little simpler. The decals were cool, but there toast. Hope you enjoy, comments and suggestions always welcome. WoW does that set up bring back some great memory's I'm 67 and I remember building that at the time I had two of them I had the 62 Ford on one and the 62 Chevy on the other nice job the hole set up looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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