trucker Posted July 17, 2016 my version of my dads truck when he was an owner op in the 70's . this is my favorite model and has a special place in my heart as I learned to drive on it . built from the parts box 25 years ago just before I stopped building trucks . back then this was the build I had always wanted to do . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Posted July 17, 2016 Very nice. Which kit is that? --Casey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trucker Posted July 18, 2016 thanks casey ! I started with a junked amt cab that I cut down for the small sleeper version as my dad had. the exhaust and breather were set into the cab as on the real truck. after I had the cab where I wanted it I used the frame and suspension from a amt diamond reo kit . I found aluminum rear two hole bud wheels at a hobby shop . the 318 Detroit came from the parts box. for the front steer I used a monogram snap pete unit . the detail parts I made or got from the parts bin. the paint is a custom mix I made for the green that I airbrushed on and the silver is testors spray can . I used a pearl clearcoat on the silver. at the time I was my most ambitious project as I had never cut up a cab before. it took about two years to complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cunuk truckbuilder Posted July 23, 2016 freightliners are my favorite subject.you nailed the look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trucker Posted July 24, 2016 thanks for the kind words guys ! freightliners are also my favorite ! I have a few more in progress I will be posting soon . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Posted August 21, 2016 On 7/17/2016 at 8:27 PM, trucker said: thanks casey ! I started with a junked amt cab that I cut down for the small sleeper version as my dad had. the exhaust and breather were set into the cab as on the real truck. after I had the cab where I wanted it I used the frame and suspension from a amt diamond reo kit . I found aluminum rear two hole bud wheels at a hobby shop . the 318 Detroit came from the parts box. for the front steer I used a monogram snap pete unit . the detail parts I made or got from the parts bin. the paint is a custom mix I made for the green that I airbrushed on and the silver is testors spray can . I used a pearl clearcoat on the silver. at the time I was my most ambitious project as I had never cut up a cab before. it took about two years to complete. Wow! A lot of work and it turned out fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b-lever Posted August 28, 2016 Awesome looking unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabover Charlie Posted February 14, 2017 Very nice you nailed it. Remember seeing a lot of those on the road when I was a youngster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 15, 2017 Gino did some great work. I always enjoyed his builds. He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully Posted July 13, 2019 As a kid my neighbor had one and hauled grain...It looked just like this one very similar in color ,Nice build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted July 13, 2019 That is a beautiful build and the paint is great, I saw those all the time when I first went OTR. Golden age of trucking IMO. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites