Superpeterbilt Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Tonight I got some primer on the Autocar. In the morning I will sand it out and if all is well, I will throw some color on it. I glued in the diamond plate pieces on the fenders. I also added ladders to both sides of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Terry, That beast is looking really good! Where are you going to put the exhaust? Will it still go on the right side of the cab ? Will it fit under the modifications you made? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Terry, That beast is looking really good! Where are you going to put the exhaust? Will it still go on the right side of the cab ? Will it fit under the modifications you made? Be Well Gator That is the plan. I realized that the cab guard would present a problem, but I'll figure something out. I could always stick it out of the hood right? Nah, I'll make it look right somehow. I have a few ideas, I just haven't gotten there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I added a roof AC and Farr air cleaner to both cabs. I got a coat of paint on the cabs also. I've been adding bolt detail to several items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) This just became my FAVORITE thread!!! Keep the eye candy comin Terry!! Lovin those close ups of the Rockwell rear set up. Edited July 29, 2015 by bismarck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Terry, These two trucks have got be be at the top of list of my favorites on your workbench! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 The red and black looks real nice! The detailing that you've added really makes it pop. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Terry, Looks really good. A couple of work horses for sure. Not sure how your going to do the exhaust.Not to sure about the bolts on the front top bumper and top fenders. Just my opinion. Wouldn't it just be welded?Very nice job though, better that what I could do I don't know enough about those old girls.Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Terry, Looks really good. A couple of work horses for sure. Not sure how your going to do the exhaust. Not to sure about the bolts on the front top bumper and top fenders. Just my opinion. Wouldn't it just be welded? Very nice job though, better that what I could do I don't know enough about those old girls. Ken. Ken, they were bolted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Terry, Thanks I see. I don't now much about the old Autocars. Very sweat looking. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Very nice detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Terry, Are you going to do the pinstriping? As much as I like that look.I doubt I would ever try it myself. But those are some good looking trucks. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) This just became my FAVORITE thread!!! Keep the eye candy comin Terry!! Lovin those close ups of the Rockwell rear set up. Thanks Kevin. I may just post that brochure to this thread. What I did isn't exactly accurate, as I found the brochure after I did the work. Oh, well Terry, These two trucks have got be be at the top of list of my favorites on your workbench! Be Well Gator Thanks Gator. For me it's a close tie with the Mack. Terry, Looks really good. A couple of work horses for sure. Not sure how your going to do the exhaust. Very nice job though, better that what I could do I don't know enough about those old girls. Ken. Thanks Ken. The exhaust is going to be tricky, but I don't want to sacrifice the look of the bed. I'm using a little artistic license on that. The red and black looks real nice! The detailing that you've added really makes it pop. Keep up the great work! Thanks Dennis. The gold lettering will be the icing on the cake. Hopefully it all works out. Very nice detail work. Thank you Ray. Terry, Are you going to do the pinstriping? As much as I like that look.I doubt I would ever try it myself. But those are some good looking trucks. Be Well Gator Yeah Gator, I'm going to tackle the stripes. I bought some 1/32 pin-striping from HobbyMasters. As long as I meditate for a few hours first, and hold my mouth right, it should go pretty well.I bought a few different colors, so I can do it on some future builds. That's something I love about the old trucks, and cars, that really set them off. Edited July 30, 2015 by Superpeterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Gold lettering and pinstripes = a sharp looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 IMPRESSIVE!!! to say the least! I'm wanting to see these finished! They are going to be two sharp looking trucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thank you Brain and Dennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Terry, Lookin good. You have to stick your tongue out of the right side of your mouth just a little as you put down the strips. I've done a few take your time. It will look real good when done. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 A couple slugs of good Kentucky Black label wouldn't hurt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've been steady working on the Autocar, but it hasn't been pic worthy. I've been sanding seams on parts, test fitting parts, and things like that. I robbed some brakes from an Italeri kit for the rear. I attatched the front axle and rock guard and some pieces of the steering. The hydraulic tank has been mounted. The bed and front bumper assembly have been primered. The resin wheels have been sanded to remove mould lines and uneven tread. The chassis is getting closer to primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Lookin good man. This a tough lookin beast already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Lookin good man. This a tough lookin beast already. x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It's really looking good! You've done an excellent job with the added details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That is the plan. I realized that the cab guard would present a problem, but I'll figure something out. I could always stick it out of the hood right? Nah, I'll make it look right somehow. I have a few ideas, I just haven't gotten there yet. It is not usual that the box is so close to the cab. But you can set your problem by the placing under the box with the collection of box heating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 I started tooling around with the Cummins. It had been started already by the previous owner of the kit. It was a complete glue bomb. I tore it all back down, filed the necessary parts flat and square, sanded off seams, and made some modifications to resemble an actual NHC 250. The motor will be wired and plumbed as I have decided to hinge the hood for viewing. It was originally going to be curbside with the glue bomb engine. Here's a before Thats all for tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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