BRBO 21 Autocar

[signguy2108]

  Well, I got the box open! Been a busy couple of days and looks like from the others i'm already a month behind, LOL   Not sure yet what it will be, i'll get the basics done first. No dump box for sure. 

Edited January 2, 2021 by signguy2108
add pic

[Pete68]

That’s a nice kit one of the few AMT did with limited fit issues. I’ll be watching this one 

[gotnitro?]

Ahhh the lovely Autocar !!  One of those trucks that can be built as anything under the sun 

Your gonna have fun building this truck its one of my favorites 

[Sam I Am]

WoW!   Two Autocars ! In the same CB !  Awesome! 

[Olskoolrodder]

Don't feel too far behind, I'm waiting until I get a few things in the mail this coming week before I even decide what I'll be building ?‍♂️? Looking forward to watching, one of these is one of the things I'm waiting for on shipping

[signguy2108]

Well, here's where mine is at for now. I'll get the truck done first, then decide which way to go. And no, it won't be this shiney. I haven't built one of these in what seems like 40 yrs.

[Chariots of Fire]

Why is it that the most handsome trucks are old?  Nothing these days come close to the classic looks and ruggedness of these rigs.?

[Mopar - D]

Nice start Larry. Looking forward to seeing more progress. 

[gotnitro?]

Nice build right there !!!  These trucks are so nice to look at 

One thing I've done before that helps the look , take a thin strip of plastic and attach  it under the cab door like a filler panel.  It hides the see through effect . 

[Olskoolrodder]

I agree with others, both great start on it, and those were dang good looking trucks

[signguy2108]

On 1/7/2021 at 8:25 AM, gotnitro? said:

Nice build right there !!!  These trucks are so nice to look at 

One thing I've done before that helps the look , take a thin strip of plastic and attach  it under the cab door like a filler panel.  It hides the see through effect . 

Jeff, im not so sure u will say that when (or if) it gets completed, lol! And yes, i've got those filler panels out of an old road boss kit somewhere. I finished up a reo today, it may have em in the box,.

[gotnitro?]

Lol these older trucks just look awesome to me , probably why I prefer to build the older steel working trucks !  Eventually I'll drop an autocar cab on a scratchbuilt refuse truck ive wanted to build 

[Sam I Am]

That one sweet looking truck. Love the color also.

[Bronzekeg]

great start, using the same kit. following.

[Pete68]

Nice start I like the colors 

[JerseeJerry55]

Nice

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Great looking build so far!!

[signguy2108]

Did a little bit more to it, it's in a "don't shake the table mode!" Got to do a little more work on the grille insert with the bars.  And with so many cool trucks going together its hard to find words to respond to all of em, but i'm watching every one!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I like it!

[Mopar - D]

You have your AC shaping up nicely. 

[Kromolly]

Looking good.  Love the old Autocars.  Here's an article with some history and photos:  https://www.truckinginfo.com/10135645/autocar-through-the-decades?photo=10135842

[bigred63]

Thanks for the Link! I was nice to see some new and a lot of old style Autocars. 

[signguy2108]

Small update, just can't seem to get motivated again. Just an old 70's homemade tow truck, boom mounted so it can be removed to pull a trailer. Still work to do on the bed, paint and weathering. 

[gotnitro?]

There's something ya don't see everyday ! Nice wrecker / winch bed . Old truck looks ready to work

[signguy2108]

April pics, just under the wire. Back to home repairs and hospital visits now, but got a little bit done, more work on the scratchbuilt bed and the weathering, posting pics tonite with  a borrowed computer cause mine locked up again! Maybe trim and decals next month