1941 Autocar U60

[RoninUtah]

More progress, now that the paint is finally dry enough to work with. Interior is basically done- the dash will attach to the inside of the cab. Interiors in these conversion kits were rudimentary at best, and the 1:1 Autocar interior was pretty spartan anyway. Fortunately I found a good pic on the internet, so this is actually fairly close. The steering wheel should be four-spoke, but I didn't have any in my parts box and a standard 3-spoke steering wheel just didn't look right. This steering wheel is actually from a Bulldog Mack which had been the chassis donor for my '49 Sterling chain drive; I thought it had kinda the right look. I'll attach it to the dash and cut off the other end below the floorboards when I install the interior. The chassis is pretty well done... I was toying with the idea of hitting it with a clear matte spray to knock down the gloss a little, but I decided against it- I didn't want to risk the paint crazing under the spray (I know, but I didn't have a scrap piece with the same green paint to test it on!) Also, I kind of liked the look- heavy steel coated in thick enamel paint didn't seem inappropriate for the age at all. The rear wheels are cool old AITM six-spoke resin wheels; I 3D printed the tires, scaled to fit. These things looks monstrous, but they used big wheels in those days!

Next is cab glass, once that's in I can install the interior and then it's off to the races. With any luck I can finish this one over the weekend!

[Jürgen M.]

Looks great Ron! A real jewel!

[Biggu]

There was a grey mock up ……. I blink my eyes and it’s nearly DONE ! This is just too cool. Ron, if you want to tone down the green just a touch, try some pigments. The set from MicroMark tools works a charm. You get a ton of different colors and yes green is one of them for not a lot of money. Its a good ‘starter ‘ set and fun to play with and if you put too much on, just rinse it off. A light green ‘filter’ would bring out hidden details in your frame work. 
This is a really cool build and looks to be going together quite seamlessly, I can’t wait for more…

[Pete68]

This is going to look very well Ron. Updates are nice great keep them updates coming. 

Edited December 13, 2024 by Pete68

[DRIPTROIT 71]

16 hours ago, RoninUtah said:

Thanks! Didn't you do one of these a couple of years or so back? I seem to remember that it was amazing, as usual for your builds.

Thanks, I did an Autocar, but it wasn’t a cabover like this.

[RoninUtah]

And now she's done! Here is a couple of pics, I'll be posting more in Under Glass.

[Gary Chastain]

Really, looks good with that trailer. 

[RoninUtah]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:38 AM, Biggu said:

There was a grey mock up ……. I blink my eyes and it’s nearly DONE ! This is just too cool. Ron, if you want to tone down the green just a touch, try some pigments. The set from MicroMark tools works a charm. You get a ton of different colors and yes green is one of them for not a lot of money. Its a good ‘starter ‘ set and fun to play with and if you put too much on, just rinse it off. A light green ‘filter’ would bring out hidden details in your frame work. 
This is a really cool build and looks to be going together quite seamlessly, I can’t wait for more…

Thanks, Jeff- Interesting idea for those pigments- I might try those in an upcoming build. Since this one is a museum truck, I was fine with it looking pristine!

[BK9300]

That's a very sharp colour combination, Ron and the truck looks great with the vintage trailer.  I see there's a dusting of snow in the background - must have been chilly taking the pics!

[RoninUtah]

1 minute ago, BK9300 said:

That's a very sharp colour combination, Ron and the truck looks great with the vintage trailer.  I see there's a dusting of snow in the background - must have been chilly taking the pics!

Thanks! It snowed yesterday and it was cloudy all day- I was lucky to get a break of sunshine in the late afternoon to be able to take those pics!

[Pete68]

Just Beautiful Ron. You did a great job on that Acar I’ll be looking for it over on Under Glass. 

[Biggu]

I totally agree with the boys, beautiful job and built at lightning speed. It looks perfectly period correct in every way ! Outstanding job , Ron!!

[Old Buckaroo]

Very nice , love those old little big rigs for their era.  That trailer is awesome - is that a scratch built item ??

[RoninUtah]

26 minutes ago, Old Buckaroo said:

Very nice , love those old little big rigs for their era.  That trailer is awesome - is that a scratch built item ??

Thanks, Sean! The trailer is actually an old resin kit from Herb Deeks that I built about 20 years ago. Wish I had gotten more at the time!

[Old Buckaroo]

2 hours ago, RoninUtah said:

Thanks, Sean! The trailer is actually an old resin kit from Herb Deeks that I built about 20 years ago. Wish I had gotten more at the time!

I have never seen one before , that's cool !

Scratch build a couple up - you've got all the dimensions !

[Jürgen M.]

Ron, that's a real beauty! Very nice! 

[RoninUtah]

44 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

Ron, that's a real beauty! Very nice! 

Dankeschoen!

[Jürgen M.]

1 hour ago, RoninUtah said:

Dankeschoen!

😀👍

[Rockford]

Wow that's nice.