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AMT Ford C 900/Garwood LP 900 refuse truck
Brian Conn replied to Brian Conn's topic in Model Truck Workbench
...Finished Black washing and dull coating the engine...still a couple of shiny spots that need knocked down some more. Started out with a shiny Pewter Gray from the rattle can.....the end result after applying some earth tone colors, Black wash and a couple coats of dull coat. My wife Amy is choosing all the color for this rig and I must admit that she has a better eye for color coordination than I do.....should turn out to be a unique trash truck yet fill the bill as far as trash trucks are concerned if that makes any sense. Next up is the frame/chassis - Yesterday
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Terry Wilson joined the community
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Decking cut but needs some fine tuning, paint on. Next, lights, decals and some additional details then back to truck.
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Fab work nearly completed, didn’t realize the kit has no dolly legs so I got to fab some up. Some finish work on the frame then color.
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Travis payne joined the community
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Trailer frame coming together, wheelset built.
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Took a break from the truck today and started the trailer build. Using the AMT Lowboy kit as the donor. Will not use the beaver tail, will stretch to 40ft. Build a set of 10 hole wheels. Paint will be turquoise for the frame and semi gloss black for suspension/axles.
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Rear fenders mounted, lights on, custom fuel tanks mounted, built aero skirt supports and mounted them. Think I will shorten the exhaust, but making progress. Finish up interior and cab next.
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Thank you
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Thank you
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This truck is an absolute beauty!
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Really like this build! Nice work.
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Super sharp build Gary!
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Great looking build. One of my favorite trucks.
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Great looking fleet! The Carolina decals do look cool.
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Quick mock-up to locate fuel tanks
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Tanks will be only partially visible with the aero skirts on but I just couldn’t use them as is. They just don’t look good. Getting the paint on the hood repaired as well.
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Thanks Johnny!!
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WoW -- that's just wonderful -- great fleet ! Lovin' the Autocar 😋 That must be from the Carolina owner's private collection -- it doesn't have to go up and down the road unless it wants to. Johnny
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Thanks Gary!! Thanks Victor!! I wish that I could say that I have an artistic eye, but I just got lucky.
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Fantastic. I was looking forward to seeing a photo of the whole fleet. I like the way you put the trailer in the background of the family portrait.
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Outstanding, love the fleet🏆
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The last is a Great Dane Reefer from the old Ertl kit.
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The Ford C 900 that I am building has "presumably" an Allison MT 42 auto trans. My question is that I am wanting to run a control cable from the the governor on the Ford engine to the Allison trans.... I am unable to find any reference pictures only wording describing "a plate with 4 bolts on the rear drivers side of the transmission" in regards to the location which the kit transmission does not seem to have. Any help appreciated
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Yes, will give it a try. I still have the other hood (grill not molded in) and paint work is complete. Will try to save the hood first but have a backup plan.
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newyorkresident joined the community
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That transition from a vertical surface (hood) to a horizontal surface (fender) can be tricky, especially since there is a slight curve and not a 90 degree angle to work with....might try the sealing of the tape method that I previously mentioned.
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Thanks Gary!! Thanks Victor!! Thanks Brian!! As of now no one is producing AITM’s products.
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