1/25 AMT Autocar DC9964B with 47yr old Dump Bed

[Pete68]

9 minutes ago, Biggu said:

not super glossy but has that used look

Jeff that’s because it’s so dusty I was kinda ashamed of posting this dusty thing but now since think it looks natural I may just leave it. I’m glad you’re so intrigued with this truck makes me feel  my efforts on this build is pay off. 

[Biggu]

I am intrigued. It is a good study of classic old school iron. It has some personality unlike some of the cookie cutter trucks of today. And I am looking for new fresh ideas too 😁

[Rockford]

15 hours ago, Pete68 said:

Yes I had to double check my pics and I did put it on there 😂 your starting to show your age my friend don’t feel bad I do this at least twice a day. 
 
You have so many great builds I was disappointed when I seen you haven’t been working on “Caboverdose” Hope to have this done soon not much left. 

 

I must have looked at one of the earlier pictures over the air cleaner, all I saw was the hole in the hood! I am showing my age, I tell people that I'm just glad to be "upright and watertight" nowadays! 

I think I'm still finding my feet in my new workshop and I'm scared of ruining Caboverdose, I've put that much effort into it. My workshop is at the back of my garage and the garage is full of materials to do work on the house. It will get there though, I'm determined. Thanks for remembering the build though. I sometimes get it and sit it on the table in front of me when I'm having my breakfast, it aids digestion.

Edited October 14 by Rockford

[Pete68]

It’s ok Steve I understand what you’re saying. I hope you can get your to know your shop soon I’m sure that’s frustrating for you. I’m hoping for some updates soon on this not much to go then it’s done. 

Edited October 14 by Pete68

[Pete68]

Had a little bench time tonight. I hand painted the side boards, repainted by hand the Tanks and steps, Air cleaner and the Luberfiner. Maybe I’ll get more done tomorrow night. 

[Biggu]

Woe be tied the sloppy loader operator to crunch those new side boards ! 😉

They look really good. Helps to finish up the box nicely. 

[Rockford]

We called them "greedy boards" when i was on tippers in the UK.

[BK9300]

Nice progress with the paint refreshing, Pete.  Can’t tell if it’s the lighting, but did you highlight all the rivets on your hood skirts?  Now that’s a steady hand, for sure!

[Gary Chastain]

Really like this build, coming together nicely. 

[Pete68]

21 hours ago, Biggu said:

Woe be tied the sloppy loader operator to crunch those new side boards ! 😉

They look really good. Helps to finish up the box nicely. 

Thanks Jeff I appreciate it. 

[Pete68]

18 hours ago, Rockford said:

We called them "greedy boards" when i was on tippers in the UK.

Fun how you guys over the pond has different name for the same thing here. I’ve never heard them call that Steve you learn something every day thanks. I’ve heard of Tippers because of the little Matchbox dump trucks. 

[Pete68]

17 hours ago, BK9300 said:

rivets on your hood skirts

Thanks for stopping by Brian for the compliment. That’s a reflection of the light I don’t have that steady of a hand 😂 

[Pete68]

5 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Really like this build, coming together nicely. 

Gary thanks I appreciate that I’m glad you like it. 

[Scott Eriksen]

Lee,I started with the B-61 dump of putting stone loads in,,I make a false bottom with a piece of styrofoam and use model train ballast glued to it with diluted Elmers 

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Lee,I started with the B-61 dump of putting stone loads in,,I make a false bottom with a piece of styrofoam and use model train ballast glued to it with diluted Elmers 

I’ve made those kinda load for my Gondola and Hopper cars using the same method on my model Railroads. I might try it. Thanks for the reminder. If you want to see some of my model Railroads Ho Scale and O scale I think it’s here somewhere 😂. Scott thanks for stopping by I appreciate it. 

[Pete68]

Did some more work early this morning on the Acar Dump Truck. I painted the headlights, engine fan, radiator stroud. Painted and added the hood hinges. Then I decided to make a Pintle Hitch out of the front dump bed mudflap and the taillights. The Pintle hook is from the AMT Logging trailer. 

Edited October 19 by Pete68

[Biggu]

Good call on using that ‘steel’ flap as a pintle plate. I never would have thought of that.  Under a splash of paint that will look perfect. I may have to use that idea.  The truck looks to be a real old school hard worker. I really like where this is going.  

[Pete68]

17 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Good call on using that ‘steel’ flap as a pintle plate. I never would have thought of that.  Under a splash of paint that will look perfect. I may have to use that idea.  The truck looks to be a real old school hard worker. I really like where this is going.  

Thanks Jeff I appreciate it. I just thought of that idea this morning. I have to add a crossmember to the rear of the frame to attach the Hitch. 

[Pete68]

Well I’m calling it a day on this. Tomorrow I’ll be adding the pintle hitch and adding some spreader chains made from a necklace my daughter had. Yes I asked if she had an old one she didn’t wear 😂 

[Pete68]

Here’s some updates I did over the weekend not much but inching towards the finish line. Added a rear crossmenber, Pintle Hitch and Mudflats. 

[Biggu]

That pintle plate and pintle look PERFECT ! Excellent idea using that flap. Looks like it was custom cut. Top drawer !

[Scott Eriksen]

....................every time I see the AMT Cummins engine, I'm reminded of how many times back in the day I snapped the cover bolts off those Perry Coolant Filter housings ,,,,lol 

[BK9300]

Pintle hitch looks good, Lee and the spreader chains are going to be a cool addon, too!

[Pete68]

On 10/21/2025 at 6:24 PM, Biggu said:

That pintle plate and pintle look PERFECT ! Excellent idea using that flap. Looks like it was custom cut. Top drawer !

I appreciate that Jeff. 

[Pete68]

18 hours ago, BK9300 said:

spreader chains are going to be a cool addon, too!

Thanks for the compliment Brian. I hope there dry enough to put them on soon. That tractor paint takes forever to dry