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DRIPTROIT 71

CF Pusher Freightliner

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These trucks were used to push trucks over Donner pass. It is powered by a VT-903 and backed by a 5 speed Spicer. The big air tank is for the air starter. I cut the cab down to 72”.

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Awesome outdoor shots. Makes the “snow” look more realistic with the real sun on it.  Just the right look all around, great weathering, nice display base. I like the rusty chipped finish on the exhaust outlet pipe coming off the engine. For its uniqueness, I’d have to say this is one of my favorite builds of yours.

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Thanks Vince!! I had been wanting to build this one for a while now, but I also have about 100 others I’m wanting to build as well.😀

 

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That is so awesome!  Great detail work.  So nice to know others that are a bit obsessed with this hobby.  Reflection of an era when folks worked hard risking their lives to get a job done!  

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On 3/12/2022 at 6:15 AM, K100 said:

That is so awesome!  Great detail work.  So nice to know others that are a bit obsessed with this hobby.  Reflection of an era when folks worked hard risking their lives to get a job done!  

Thanks! I agree, I guess that’s kind of why I like these old trucks!

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