Warren D Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Wanna exercise that brain? OK, what is this going to be? First hint, what is shown is from 2 kits and the wheels/tires are aftermarket. The frame to the rear of the cab won't be seen when it's done. Edited November 14, 2023 by Warren D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 By the front bumper I would say an old Mack, but the suspension in the rear doesn’t Say Mack but I can’t see it well. Love those tires, where did you get them? Size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 The wheels/tires are 22.5's by Scenes Unlimited, now sold by STS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Bumper reminds me of Autocar..any more hints lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 The real one was seen at the Bolton, MA truck show a few months ago......Jeff is on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Warren D said: The real one was seen at the Bolton, MA truck show a few months ago......Jeff is on the right track. Based on that, I'm guessing the one with the Holmes 850 wrecker body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Well, that didn't take long! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 I had the cab and hood left over from the Brockway dump truck build last year. I had a chassis from the Pete Wrecker that I know works great for the First Gear wrecker body. I was going to attempt to figure out how to get the Autocar cab onto the Pete chassis but changed direction when I found I'd have to shorten the Pete chassis. I decided to get an Autocar dump chassis off the auction site and found it very easy to mate to the Pete chassis as the frame rails have the same cross section. Working on the paint and decals and, like always, waiting on some parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 That will be nice!! Love the Holmes wreckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Unique build. Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Can't wait to see your work on this Autocar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Long overdue update, cab is painted and on the chassis. Wrecker bed is almost finished, waiting to get it on the chassis to add the delicate details. Lots of time spent waiting for the paint to set up. While the acrylics set up fast, I've been finding the longer I wait, the better things go, especially with different brands. This build has paints by Tamiya, Pollyscale and Testors Aztek. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Outstanding, looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Great update, beautiful job on this! The truck has that tough look with those tires. I must say that the towing cables looks real and the black and white stripes on the back look so good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebuilder Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Looks great, paint looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Nice looking Acar Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 On 1/5/2024 at 12:10 PM, Gary Chastain said: Outstanding, looking good Thanks! On 1/7/2024 at 12:29 AM, cifenet said: Great update, beautiful job on this! The truck has that tough look with those tires. I must say that the towing cables looks real and the black and white stripes on the back look so good as well. Thanks, I gave up trying to paint the stripes and went with decals. On 1/8/2024 at 8:57 AM, Firebuilder said: Looks great, paint looks really good Thanks, trying some different products. 4 hours ago, Pete68 said: Nice looking Acar Warren Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Love them Autocars. Looking great with the Holmes kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Calling this one DONE! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Outstanding build Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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