throttlejockey Posted April 29, 2022 Posted April 29, 2022 The new project: Autocar dump truck. Since I stole the Cummins to use in another truck, that trucks engine, a Detroit V8, is gonna get stuffed into the Autocar. I realize they probably didn't actually make too many like that, but, that's the fun of modeling. What do ya think? Tight fit?
Jim B Posted April 29, 2022 Posted April 29, 2022 That 8V92T is going to be a tight squeeze under there!
gotnitro? Posted April 29, 2022 Posted April 29, 2022 It'll fit..I stuffed a 8v71 into my wrecker. Giving the autocar a Detroit is always a good idea
throttlejockey Posted May 1, 2022 Author Posted May 1, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 9:37 PM, throttlejockey said: The new project: Autocar dump truck. Since I stole the Cummins to use in another truck, that trucks engine, a Detroit V8, is gonna get stuffed into the Autocar. I realize they probably didn't actually make too many like that, but, that's the fun of modeling. What do ya think? Tight fit? Update: settled on a color scheme....custom mixed orange(slight metal flake) and black....kinda a harley-ish theme to it. Frame is assembled and painted(flat black) and my daughter is gonna cut me some special vinyl decals for the doors. Engine is painted alpine green. Now, to make it all work.... On 4/29/2022 at 7:47 AM, Jim B said: That 8V92T is going to be a tight squeeze under there! On 4/29/2022 at 12:55 PM, gotnitro? said: It'll fit..I stuffed a 8v71 into my wrecker. Giving the autocar a Detroit is always a good idea
throttlejockey Posted May 12, 2022 Author Posted May 12, 2022 Well, so far, so good. Not anywhere near finished, but getting there. The paint, I did as a kind of tribute to my late dad. ( He was a Milwaukee Road engineer). Decided to add a bit of wear and tear to it in places. Still have lots to do before I'm happy with it, bit I think it's working so far. 1
throttlejockey Posted May 17, 2022 Author Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) Just a little progress made recently. Decided to add some caution stripes to the front bumper. Went with orange for the grill bar. Edited May 18, 2022 by throttlejockey Added pics
throttlejockey Posted May 20, 2022 Author Posted May 20, 2022 Well, I'm calling it done. Still waiting on my door decals to be made, but structurally, I'm done. At the last minute, I decided to split the hood and added the chain across the front hooks. I appreciate the feedback from everyone. Gonna take a day or two off, clean the bench and decide what to do next.... 1
David G. Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 That came out great! A good solid looking build. David G.
PHPaul Posted June 4, 2022 Posted June 4, 2022 Nice! I have that kit that I'm using as the basis for a logging truck. I might steal a couple of ideas from your build. If that Detroit option was ever done in 1:1, I bet it was a miserable potlicker to work on!
throttlejockey Posted June 5, 2022 Author Posted June 5, 2022 2 hours ago, PHPaul said: Nice! I have that kit that I'm using as the basis for a logging truck. I might steal a couple of ideas from your build. If that Detroit option was ever done in 1:1, I bet it was a miserable potlicker to work on! It wasn't too bad to swap out. Needed to fab a couple motor mounts and get them in place so as to allow the pack to sit level. Overall, pretty easy.
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