Autocar/ Challenge Transit Mixer

[Mopar - D]

I’m going to take the reissued KW Challenge Mixer and put it on the Autocar DC-9964B. Looking like it’s going to be a easy switch so far. I will see how it goes as I get building it. I’m still trying to decide on what my colors are going to be. What ever I do choose for this one will determine the colors for the other mixers I have in my stash. Maybe this company will be Super Bee Transit Mixing. More to come. 

[yh70]

i did the swap years ago with no problem at all.. you may have seen it Cal Max or at one of yalls shows..i finally gave it to the CEO of the Co here in LC..

Edited November 22, 2021 by yh70

[Warren D]

I did mine years ago, used the Autocar A64B and the older nose conversion from AITM: https://pbase.com/baywing/image/164880926

 

 

[gotnitro?]

Looking forward to another super bee build  ! 

[slusher]

I’ll be tuned in Dan..

[Bills72sj]

Looks like a cool match up. Following.

[Mopar - D]

On 11/21/2021 at 9:21 PM, yh70 said:

i did the swap years ago with no problem at all.. you may have seen it Cal Max or at one of yalls shows..i finally gave it to the CEO of the Co here in LC..

Nice build Dave thanks for sharing your pictures. I don’t remember seeing this one at the shows that I have been to. 

23 hours ago, Warren D said:

I did mine years ago, used the Autocar A64B and the older nose conversion from AITM: https://pbase.com/baywing/image/164880926

Thanks Warren for sharing your build I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one to use the Autocar with the transit mixer  

 

 

21 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Looking forward to another super bee build  ! 

Thanks Jeff going with the same paint style but with sublime green fenders and a white cab and drum. 

5 hours ago, slusher said:

I’ll be tuned in Dan..

Thanks Carl 

4 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Looks like a cool match up. Following.

Thanks Bill 

[Mopar - D]

Started working on the frame and checking on weather I need to change the frame length. Looking like I’m going to be able to use the frame with out having to cut it. 

[Bronzekeg]

great start Dan

[Mopar - D]

12 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

great start Dan

Thanks Ken. 
 

I believe that I have the frame ready for some sublime green paint. I’ve used a white primer for going under the sublime green. Added the hydraulic pump on the front of the truck. 
 

 

[Mopar - D]

The first mock up with the sublime green frame. 

[Bronzekeg]

looks great in the green!

[gotnitro?]

Now we're talking  !!!! Sublime green mixer..didn't see that coming wow very cool 

[leafsprings]

Great match up!  Your giving Round 2 ideas for a future release!

[Mopar - D]

19 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

looks great in the green!

Thanks Ken

12 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Now we're talking  !!!! Sublime green mixer..didn't see that coming wow very cool 

Thanks Jeff . I’m going to have the Super Bee and Bumble Bee stripes on the drum. 

2 hours ago, leafsprings said:

Great match up!  Your giving Round 2 ideas for a future release!

Thanks Tommy, Round 2 should do it the mixer fits on the Autocar with very minor modifications. I’m sure they could also use the dump body on the KW to. I already have different plans for mine. 

[slusher]

Love the green Dan.. What paint did you use?  Your build is looking awesome..

[Sam I Am]

Lots of great AC/DR builds going on right about now. Must be something in the water....or we were all listening to AC/DC.....?

[Mopar - D]

On 11/25/2021 at 5:38 PM, slusher said:

Love the green Dan.. What paint did you use?  Your build is looking awesome..

Thanks Carl I used Scale Finishes sublime green and Krylon white primer. I’m going to clear coat with Scale Finishes 500 clear. 

On 11/26/2021 at 12:47 AM, Sam I Am said:

Lots of great AC/DR builds going on right about now. Must be something in the water....or we were all listening to AC/DC.....?

Thanks Sam I think it’s a little bit of both. lol 

[Mopar - D]

I’ve been able to spend a little time on this build adding some details on the frame and painted the Super Bee Bumble Bee strip on the drum. Next will be to clear coat the truck. 

[Mopar - D]

Added some more Super Bee decals. 

[gotnitro?]

Very cool theme  ! The BB stripes look killer

[slusher]

On 11/29/2021 at 3:26 PM, Mopar - D said:

Added some more Super Bee decals. 

Decals are a nice touch..

[rekcirb13]

Dan, 

I like the paint and graphics on this one! You're doing a great job!

Bob

[Mopar - D]

On 11/30/2021 at 9:32 AM, gotnitro? said:

Very cool theme  ! The BB stripes look killer

Thanks Jeff 

11 hours ago, slusher said:

Decals are a nice touch..

Thanks Carl 

9 hours ago, rekcirb13 said:

Dan, 

I like the paint and graphics on this one! You're doing a great job!

Bob

Thanks Bob

[Mopar - D]

I’m just about finished with the mixer section and I built the engine for it. The kit does not provide any brackets for storing the extra chutes so I scratch built some and I’ve had to modify the platforms a little bit to because the fenders are not in the same location as the kit. Looks like I could of lengthen the frame about 20 scale inches but the rear axle spacing is bigger than the KW.