DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 This is a resin cab from an unknown source. The chassis is built from leftover parts. Power is a 3208 Cat, 13 speed transmission. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Looks great! The wiring and plumbing at a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Great new addition to the Carolina fleet! Really like the CAT, 2 hole wheels and plumbing on this one. That 13 speed will extract all that CAT's 200 horses in local city pickup and delivery work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Nice day hauler there Brian. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Beautiful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Looks great, interesting subject. I like the fifth wheel, looks very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 It's done! I was just looking at the WIP! Nice detailing on the engine, it adds a lot of interest. A striking livery, done with neat paintwork and a red frame that shows off the details that would be hidden in the standard black, good choice! Resin is such a challenge to work with but you succeeded admirably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av405 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I believe that's a P&P resin piece. I have one that looks exactly like it. The glass and interior from the Revell 1980 Ford Ranger fit right in. Anyhow, excellent work! You did a great job capturing the spartan look of a fleet truck interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Very nice work Brian! Definitely brings back memories of seeing these trucks on the road here in my area👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractoraholic Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Beautiful Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Love it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Good job, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Very cool, another unique addition to the roster. When will we see a “family portrait” of the whole fleet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Nice finish. Any trailers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 4:38 PM, Dutzie said: Looks great! The wiring and plumbing at a nice touch. Thanks Brian!! On 8/5/2023 at 6:42 PM, leafsprings said: Great new addition to the Carolina fleet! Really like the CAT, 2 hole wheels and plumbing on this one. That 13 speed will extract all that CAT's 200 horses in local city pickup and delivery work. Thanks Tommy!! I don't think speeding tickets will be a problem!😁 On 8/6/2023 at 7:27 AM, XYHARRY said: Nice day hauler there Brian. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Thanks David!! On 8/6/2023 at 8:19 AM, Jim B said: Beautiful job! Thanks Jim!! On 8/6/2023 at 9:43 AM, ChrisR said: Very nice! Thanks Chris!! On 8/6/2023 at 11:22 AM, Rockford said: Looks great, interesting subject. I like the fifth wheel, looks very realistic. Thanks Steve!! I am trying to build this Carolina fleet to be show trucks that only hook to a trailer for a show, so I was trying to replicate very light wear. On 8/6/2023 at 5:59 PM, hct728(Bob) said: It's done! I was just looking at the WIP! Nice detailing on the engine, it adds a lot of interest. A striking livery, done with neat paintwork and a red frame that shows off the details that would be hidden in the standard black, good choice! Resin is such a challenge to work with but you succeeded admirably! Thanks Bob!! I have bought my share of red paint this year.😁 On 8/6/2023 at 11:31 PM, av405 said: I believe that's a P&P resin piece. I have one that looks exactly like it. The glass and interior from the Revell 1980 Ford Ranger fit right in. Anyhow, excellent work! You did a great job capturing the spartan look of a fleet truck interior. Thanks Alberto!! Thanks for identifying the origin of this one as well! I did use the windshield and rear glass along with the headlights and buckets out of the pickup kit. On 8/7/2023 at 7:08 PM, catpack68 said: Very nice work Brian! Definitely brings back memories of seeing these trucks on the road here in my area👍 Thanks Scott!! I remember the Carolina trucks very well, but I don't seem to remember seeing any F8000s at all, but my memory isn't what it used to be either. On 8/7/2023 at 9:53 PM, tractoraholic said: Beautiful Work! Thanks Justin!! On 8/8/2023 at 6:27 AM, Darbo said: Love it !! Thanks Andrew!! On 8/8/2023 at 5:03 PM, Warren D said: Good job, looks great! Thanks Warren!! On 8/8/2023 at 10:56 PM, vincen47 said: Very cool, another unique addition to the roster. When will we see a “family portrait” of the whole fleet? Thanks Victor!! If I ever get them all done, I plan to do a group picture. On 8/10/2023 at 8:31 PM, chuckyr said: Nice finish. Any trailers? Thanks Chuck!! I am actually having the decals made now to make a refrigerated trailer. I am working on a B-Model now and then possibly a 4070a 73" cab, and then the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 7:21 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thanks Larry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/12/2023 at 8:28 AM, chuckyr said: Thanks, that was one of the inspiration pictures that motivated me to build this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Great build Brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 1:56 AM, slusher said: Great build Brain! Thanks Carl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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