Any interest in a 50's Medium duty cargo box?

[RyanSilva]

Hey guys! I'm going to be making a cargo box for 50's medium duty trucks for myself, just wondering if there's any interest from others, looking for the same thing?

Theres a few Resin medium duty truck cabs out there..but never any cargo beds or freezer boxes, so I want to change this.

I'm thinking a 12 foot Box would be appropriate, a good comprimise between the 9 footers and the 16 footers.

These would be solid cast (foam filled, for reduced weight and resin cost) So dont count on cutting doors out or anything.

Now Il be designing it to the 50's style..not so much a modern box on a 50's truck chassis.

[buba39]

i whoud love to see one for a short hauler or a pete 359

[RyanSilva]

i whoud love to see one for a short hauler or a pete 359

These would be a tad smaller and shorter. Like this...

Edited November 30, 2008 by RyanSilva

[Old Albion]

Ryan,

I would be really interested to see this. I think Aaron raised the topic of building a 50s trailer not so long ago. The side panels with the ribbed detailing are the stumbling block. Are you thinking of using an AMT or Ertl trailer as a donor or are you going to scratch build the sides?

Good Luck if you decide to go forward with the project and Yes I for one will be looking forward to see updates as you go along.

Best Wishes

Dave Bates

[mackinac359]

Neat idea.

Tim