80ish Autocar DK-64 HH tractor.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Gary

 Yes, those are the kit axles (rear) I added the bolt heads to them. Front axle is a CTM axle.

Ron G 

[cifenet]

Great detail work and modification effort here.  Keep up the good work!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Got some more work done on this build. Here are some pictures for yous all to look at.

This view shows the Italeri rear backing plates I added to the front axle. They will represent the brake drums. It's all you can see when the wheels are attached.

This view shows the kits axle pin retainers 

This view shows them mounted to the axle. This will allow the W/T's to rotate.

This view shows the front axle looking down on it.

This view shows the new front floats that I'm going to use. They are Bridgestones from Paul at ST Supply.

This view shows them temperaly in place on the front axle.

This is a mock-up picture of the truck.

Another mock-up view with the engine, cab & tank.

Bottom view of the front axle and the Italeri front shocks I added. (Black items)

This view shows the front steering mechanism added. I've done this so it looks like it's attached to the front axle, but it's not, this way the steering still works. You can see the front shocks I added in this picture also.

Top down picture of the frame and the rear brake chambers that I added. They are the ones from Paul at ST Supply. (Revell level 5 copys)

This view shows the brake chambers I added better. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited Monday at 12:17 AM by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Love the wheel and tire combination. Those floats are my go to. We had the exact ones on our tandems. They could be a little bit noisy at times but were really good tires. We got lots of miles on them. No cupping or excessive wear, worked well and look great. This truck is going to be the big lifter so to speak. It sure has the right look, and that rubber makes it !

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  Okay, this update is on Redneckrigger. He inspired me to attempt this. I am going to make the hood on the Autocar work! That's right a fully working hood. So let's get i to this.

This view shows the little hinges 

Edited yesterday at 12:17 AM by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 This forum won't let me edit my post.🤬😡 Sorry everyone,I tried to add to my post but it won't let me.🤨

Ron G 

Edited Monday at 11:08 PM by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Sure do like the modifications you are incorporating into this build, taking notes

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said:

Sure do like the modifications you are incorporating into this build, taking notes

Thanks Gary 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Well let's try this again. I added the side pieces to the hood. As I tried to say in my previous post this was inspired by redneckriggers link belt crane build.

This view shows the hood closed.

This view shows the hoods left side open. 

This view shows the hoods right side open. We'll that's it for now be back soon with more 

Ron G 

Edited 21 hours ago by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

That is so cool !! And it turned out perfectly !! I may have to give that a go, on my next A/C build !  Good job , Bud !!!