Finished....for now.

[SpreadAxle]

Here it is with the first trailer. Plans are to make a Michigan Train out of this rig, but here's the first 1/2. This has been a fun build. . This is the first restoration I've ever done, and my first build of the dump trailer. I hope you enjoy the pix.

Thanks to all who had a kind word as this project progressed.

[455 Rocket]

Ray, the rebuild looks great. Keep up the great work.

[ultraliner13]

Hi Ray,

A great job on your restoration.

I have been bitten by the restoration bug and having a ball restoring kits that others were about to or have biffed out.

I found a complete ERTL DM800 rear suspension once while playing in the rocks at the harbours edge. I spent the rest of my school holidays looking for the rest of that kit years ago with no luck.

Cheers

John Wilson

[mackinac359]

Very Nice !

Tim

[SpreadAxle]

Thanks everybody. When built 10 years ago, this truck represented a few firsts. It still does now. I totally enjoyed this. I can't wait to do some more restorations. All of your encouragement was great also. It feels good to be back in the hobby. 8)

[Old Albion]

Ray,

This looks a beast of a truck. Good photo angles helps to emphasise the details and the size of the truck and trailer. Looking forward to seeing the complete Michigan Train. Great Work!!

[SpreadAxle]

Thanks Dave. I definately enjoyed doing this one.

[Turbo590]

Ray,

Great final outcome.

Looks heavy duty and "mean"

Kurt McLucas

[SpreadAxle]

Thanks Kurt

[dukhntr05]

Thats what I am talking about WOW I love that truck!! I am about to start building a Autocar that will puul a dump trailer also. I Think that truck looks great

[ABC Auto Industry]

Great job! Autocar always made the best construction trucks. It's a shame they've been reduced to making only garbage trucks nowadays. It's like they're on life support nowadays.

Speaking of Autocar, has the A64B reissue been released yet? I know I said I didn't care about the exact release date because I pre-ordered it, but now I'm getting pretty sick of waiting.