DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 This was built from the new issue of this kit. I back dated the cab a little. Cummins NH 230 from parts bin. Rear suspension from Louisville kit. The grille is from Tom “Repstock”. The Glosson decals are from Charles Rowley “Chariots of Fire.” I have been wanting this build for a long time, but was held up by decals. A big thanks to Charles for the help with that. I remember seeing these a lot. I even knew at least one of their drivers. In the very early 70s Glosson purchased 162 C-O 4070a and C-O F4070a model trucks. I found a reference picture from later of a truck that looks just like this. With the grille whited out and the bumper cut off, I assume that it has been wrecked and repaired. This build is to depict it fresh out of the paint shop after repair.
happy grumpy Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Wow Brian, that's one beautiful model. My all time favorite CO. You did a super job on this and the outside shots make it even more realistic. I really enjoy your builds. thanks for sharing.
Repstock Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Very nice. First time I've seen that grille on a finished model. Are you going to do a trailer for it? I never noticed the headlight issue before. They ARE sunk a bit, aren't they? I'll incorporate that detail into future builds! Thanks for the tip! Edited January 26, 2022 by Repstock
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Posted January 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Repstock said: Very nice. First time I've seen that grille on a finished model. Are you going to do a trailer for it? I never noticed the headlight issue before. They ARE sunk a bit, aren't they? I'll incorporate that detail into future builds! Thanks for the tip! Thanks Tom! I hope to get another grille sometime. No trailer for now, room doesn’t allow many trailers. The headlights stick out a little too far and are slightly too big in diameter too. I didn’t address the diameter issue, but I do believe the recessing them also helped to hide the diameter issue a little. I’m glad that you made these grilles! They look great! Thanks again! 13 minutes ago, happy grumpy said: Wow Brian, that's one beautiful model. My all time favorite CO. You did a super job on this and the outside shots make it even more realistic. I really enjoy your builds. thanks for sharing. Thanks Mario!!
Warren D Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Very well done! Those single screw COE's always looked dangerous to me, must have been a rough ride with that short WB.
Mopar - D Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 Looks awesome Brian. Now you would of thought that when the body shop put the wipers on they would of made them the same lol. It looks more real the way you have them.
TruckerAL Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 Came out great! I like what you did with the a.c. and air lines! How can I go about getting a pair of the grille inserts?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 27, 2022 Author Posted January 27, 2022 7 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: Very nice build, neat job !! ?? Thanks!! 5 hours ago, Jim B said: Looks awesome, Brian. Very well done. Thanks Jim!! 4 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Extremely nice build! Thanks Larry!! 3 hours ago, Warren D said: Very well done! Those single screw COE's always looked dangerous to me, must have been a rough ride with that short WB. Thanks Warren! The tandems were a rough ride bobtail, I can’t imagine a single axle. 3 hours ago, yh70 said: Awesome job.. Thanks Dave! 49 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Looks awesome Brian. Now you would of thought that when the body shop put the wipers on they would of made them the same lol. It looks more real the way you have them. Thanks Dan! I’m glad that you brought up the wipers. The trucks that I had experience with had separate wiper motors. These did not. The wiper has been fixed now and they match. 38 minutes ago, TruckerAL said: Came out great! I like what you did with the a.c. and air lines! How can I go about getting a pair of the grille inserts? Thanks Alex! The grille comes up on Ebay every so often.
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 Build quality and paint are top notch! I really like the rusty finish on the fifth wheel - looks realistic.
1959scudetto Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Absolutely gorgeous truck, Brian - wonderful workhorse backdate! With its dark green and white paint it could also run for Garrett Freightlines.... Edited January 27, 2022 by 1959scudetto
leafsprings Posted January 29, 2022 Posted January 29, 2022 This is one of the sharpest looking fleet trucks ever. Cab, frame and wheel color really make this one pop. Excellent craftsmanship as always! Any teamster would love to be behind the wheel of this one, even with a Cummins.
Toys4Don2 Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 You did an excellent job in converting the kit. Your photos are great too. (Glad you fixed the wiper :’) )
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 2, 2022 Author Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 5:51 AM, tbill said: Well done, she’s a beauty! Thanks Tom! On 1/27/2022 at 12:44 PM, Oldcarfan27 said: Build quality and paint are top notch! I really like the rusty finish on the fifth wheel - looks realistic. Thanks! I was on the fence about the fifth wheel. On 1/27/2022 at 4:08 PM, 1959scudetto said: Absolutely gorgeous truck, Brian - wonderful workhorse backdate! With its dark green and white paint it could also run for Garrett Freightlines.... Thanks!! On 1/29/2022 at 12:52 PM, leafsprings said: This is one of the sharpest looking fleet trucks ever. Cab, frame and wheel color really make this one pop. Excellent craftsmanship as always! Any teamster would love to be behind the wheel of this one, even with a Cummins. Thanks Tommy! On 1/30/2022 at 12:22 PM, Toys4Don2 said: You did an excellent job in converting the kit. Your photos are great too. (Glad you fixed the wiper :’) ) Thanks Don! On 1/30/2022 at 10:39 PM, Bronzekeg said: great build Brian! Thanks Ken!
Dutzie Posted February 5, 2022 Posted February 5, 2022 You knocked this one out of the park. Looks awesome!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 8:39 PM, k100 said: That's great looking truck. Thanks Mark!! On 2/3/2022 at 6:24 AM, ChrisR said: Looks great!! Thanks Chris!! On 2/5/2022 at 10:24 AM, Dutzie said: You knocked this one out of the park. Looks awesome! Thanks Brian!!
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