1962 GMC B 6500 with flatbed trailer

[leafsprings]

This is the Frontier resin GMC cab with the recently re issued "big rig semi trailer". The GMC cab in this build is a B 6500 with a V6 gas engine, but V12 and Detroit diesel engines were optional. The trailer is the 36' flatbed version of the old IMC trailer.  V6 is from Rookie Resins, frame and wheels are from Dan Models. Trailer tires and wheels were upgraded to 22" also. Pipe load is from Keystone.

[Gary Chastain]

Really nice build

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Wow! That really looks good! The color is perfect! It just looks so vintage, it is perfect! Excellent work! I like it!!

[1959scudetto]

52 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Wow! That really looks good! The color is perfect! It just looks so vintage, it is perfect! Excellent work! I like it!!

x 2: Very rare model of a seldom seen truck (I had this one as a Matchbox toy 55 years ago).

[Jim B]

That looks awesome.

[yh70]

Awesome build

[afx]

Very nice.

[PappyD340]

Super nice rig!!

[Toys4Don2]

Great looking build of an unusual subject. The trailer really goes with the tractor.

[leafsprings]

Thanks for the positive comments, everyone. It was a fun build, used period standard factory colors for interior, exterior, wheels and frame.  Wouldn't mind  building another one as a dual drive with a 6 71 Detroit and opening hood, but these cabs are temporarily out of stock at Frontier.  Probably do a Dan Models Ford N series (similar design) for that build. By the way, I have both  Dan Models N and F series bought a few years ago, and the quality is very high on both.  A few more photos.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!!

[landman]

I love it. I built the V12 version a while back These truck have a look about them that I like.

[Mopar - D]

Looks awesome Tommy with the trailer and load on it. 

[kilrathy10]

This is a KILLER model!! Very nice work... 

[grodudulle77]

Nice look, clean job !! ??

[Warren D]

On 2/5/2022 at 4:41 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Wow! That really looks good! The color is perfect! It just looks so vintage, it is perfect! Excellent work! I like it!!

X3!

[Dutzie]

Not sure how I missed this post. Great looking build. 

[KevinCarroll]

Agreed with all the accolades - super build.

In fact, I almost feel foolish asking in light of that, but where did you get the 'corrugated pipe' for the load; it is the icing on the cake!

kc

[leafsprings]

Thanks all.  IMO, the old IMC flatbed, van trailer and tanker are  good matches for the older pre 70's resin trucks that are out there. The load of pipe is from Keystone SHOP | Keystone Aluminum Model Miniatures | United States (kamodelminis.com)

[KevinCarroll]

On 3/7/2022 at 7:39 PM, leafsprings said:

Thanks all.  IMO, the old IMC flatbed, van trailer and tanker are  good matches for the older pre 70's resin trucks that are out there. The load of pipe is from Keystone SHOP | Keystone Aluminum Model Miniatures | United States (kamodelminis.com)

Thanks for the info. That's great site.

kc

[doorsovdoon]

Man, that's nice! Love the contrasting colours, very attractive shade of blue. 

[Kromolly]

Wow, that is a great looking model of an equally great subject.  There's nothing like the character of the old trucks.  Awesome job!