Autocar DC 9964 B with HEIL dump body

[Mopar - D]

I’m switching the dump bodies between the International and this Autocar. This is going to be another dump truck for my Super Bee Trucking fleet so yea it’s going to be black and yellow. I don’t like the tall look of the HEIL dump body so I’m lowering the cab protector and the side boards. I’ve lowered the cab protector by 10 scale inches and moved the rear axles closer together. As always your comments are welcome and appreciated. 

[gotnitro?]

Tough looking A- car ! Hacking the Heil box down really helps the look especially behind the smallish cab on the a - car ! 

You sticking w stock rubber on this one or going for something a bit heavier 

[Mopar - D]

4 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Tough looking A- car ! Hacking the Heil box down really helps the look especially behind the smallish cab on the a - car ! 

You sticking w stock rubber on this one or going for something a bit heavier 

Thanks Jeff, I’m going with after market front floats and I found these Michelin tires in my tire box. I don’t know where I got them from but I think they look good on it.  
 

I made a couple frame changes, first I shorten the frame behind the wheels by 3/8” and then lengthen the frame in front of the wheels to get the dump body to fit. Finished most of the frame and painted. The wheels are still in progress the outer rims will be yellow. I cut down the side boards so they line up with the cab protector. 
 

[Warren D]

Looking good.  Have you thought about adding a tag axle?  You have the room, that open space seems begging to be filled!

[slusher]

Another work horse for the fleet. I will be following..

[yh70]

off to a great start

[gotnitro?]

Looks good  ! I agree w Warren..its screaming for a tag axle ..sorry for ganging up on ya lol 

The yeller paint will be flying soon !! 

[Mopar - D]

8 hours ago, Warren D said:

Looking good.  Have you thought about adding a tag axle?  You have the room, that open space seems begging to be filled!

Thanks Warren, your correct there’s room for a tag axle but for now I’m going to pass on it. 

7 hours ago, slusher said:

Another work horse for the fleet. I will be following..

Thanks Carl 

4 hours ago, yh70 said:

off to a great start

Thanks Dave

1 hour ago, gotnitro? said:

Looks good  ! I agree w Warren..its screaming for a tag axle ..sorry for ganging up on ya lol 

The yeller paint will be flying soon !! 

Thanks Jeff, as you can see that teller paint has already been flying along with some black. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking good!! The axles moved back look much better!! I like it!

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Brian. 

[gotnitro?]

The yellow / black combo really look good! Your really busting thses builds out lately,  ya ever sleep lol. I've been burning the midnight oil lately,  working on these builds after daughter heads to bed . Somehow it's very ealry morning before realizing the time 

[Mopar - D]

1 hour ago, gotnitro? said:

The yellow / black combo really look good! Your really busting thses builds out lately,  ya ever sleep lol. I've been burning the midnight oil lately,  working on these builds after daughter heads to bed . Somehow it's very ealry morning before realizing the time 

Thanks Jeff, I’ve got a lot of free time to build while I’m waiting for a new job. 

[Mopar - D]

Worked on the dump body today and have it ready for paint tomorrow morning. 
 

 

[Mopar - D]

Worked on the fuel tanks and details on the front grill also painted the dump body. Here’s my test fitting and checking on the color scheme. 

[slusher]

On 8/26/2021 at 12:08 PM, Mopar - D said:

Thanks Jeff, I’ve got a lot of free time to build while I’m waiting for a new job. 

The best way too use your free time.

3 hours ago, Mopar - D said:

Worked on the fuel tanks and details on the front grill also painted the dump body. Here’s my test fitting and checking on the color scheme. 

Love the bed, Dan!

[gotnitro?]

Looks awesome ? the colors are perfect w your metal dump body 

These Autocar kits really allow for kitbashing , the cabs just look " right " on anything 

[Mopar - D]

On 8/27/2021 at 9:40 PM, slusher said:

The best way too use your free time.

Love the bed, Dan!

Thanks Carl. 

22 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Looks awesome ? the colors are perfect w your metal dump body 

These Autocar kits really allow for kitbashing , the cabs just look " right " on anything 

Worked on the fuel tanks and details on the front grill also painted the dump body. Here’s my test fitting 

 

Thanks Jeff I’ve got 2 more in my stash that I have not thought about yet. Picked them up at Hobby Lobby on sale just to have for some future build. 

[Mopar - D]

Made progress on the engine, put some BMF on the front bumper and installed the hydraulic tank. 
 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great Dan!!

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Brian,

My progress does not look like a lot but it was time consuming getting the hydraulic lines and pump installed. It might of been easier if I had done it earlier in the building but I also had to get some fixed points done to start. Anyway I’ve got it in still need to go back and do some touch up paint and paint the drive shaft I had to lengthen. I also made some attachments for the rear mud flaps that will be attached to the bottom side of the dump body. I also worked on the exhaust stack that will now go straight up instead of the bent one in the kit. 

[slusher]

So nice, Dan..

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Carl 

[Mopar - D]

I added some reflective safety tape to the sides and tailgate and installed the lights. I figured out how to get the mud flaps to rotate when the dump body is lifted up. 
 

[Mopar - D]

Worked on the interior with a light gray and green for colors trying to keep with the fleet colors. 
 

 

[gotnitro?]

Really nice work , enjoying this build  !