leafsprings Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) A brand new 1954 Ford C 800 with 38' Heil tanker has just been delivered to Carnation Milk Company. Truck specs are 1954 Ford C 800, 317 Cargo KIng V8, heavy duty 5 speed with 2 speed rear axle, full air brakes and 11.00-22 wheels and tires. Had fun with this one, the Mill City Resin Ford and the old IMC tanker have a period vintage look. Used a lengthened Dodge L 700 frame, AITM ( now Keystone) F 800 wheels, tires and saddle fuel tanks. '54 grill is an aftermarket resin piece. Edited August 14, 2022 by leafsprings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 you did a Awesome job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Nice job on the rig greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Very nice combination. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 That just looks Awesome! I like everything about this build!! A friend of mine used to pull a milk tanker like this one. Milk tankers were not allowed to have any baffles in them because of the probability of bacteria growing on them. When the tanker was half full it made for an interesting drive. Excellent work on this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Very Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Thanks for the interest and comments. More photos of the tractor by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 looks really good. I remember seeing the Carnation milk trucks going by where I grew up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 great job on the whole build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Excellent rig, Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekcirb13 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Outstanding build, Tommy! Who sells those nice 1954 Ford grilles? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the comments! The '54 grill was purchased from Kitchen Table Resins a while back. There is one available from Shapeways also. 1/25 54 Ford truck grill (GMNRSKF65) by harvester850 (shapeways.com) Edited September 1, 2022 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Tommy, Nice work on this one. That tractor brings back some old memories for me ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Thanks Gator. Still working on the '58 Esso tanker trailer, but my collection of '50's Fords are growing ( and getting dusty😊 ). Edited September 18, 2022 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Great build Tommy, I love FORD trucks of this era. You and many truck lovers in this category are masters at making these resin kits so beautiful and real. It often takes a lot of love to put them together and correct their little flaws but you have obviously found the recipe! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Perfect tractor/trailer combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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