Chuck Most Posted January 13, 2016 I've actually been working on this for a little while now, but it's far along enough to at least look interesting. I began with the AMT White Road Boss, and a set of styrene frame rails from TL Model Trucks. So far, here's a tally of what I've done. AITM Autocar hood conversion. I filed away the cast in headlights and will be using the separate bezels and lenses from the WWS, which are still included with the Road Boss kit, despite not being needed. Front wheels, battery boxes, taillights, and (probably) mudflaps from the Autocar tractor kit. I'll also use that kit's hood side scripts rather than the cast lettering on the AITM hood. Lift axle made using spare bits and pieces from an AMT tanker. For power I'm leaning toward a V12 Detroit.... I don't know if I'll go with a resin one or just wait for the Super Boss kit to come back out. Yes, that's right... I said it... it has been confirmed that the Super Boss is making a return trip first quarter of this year. I'm good for a couple just for the engine. I may or may not go with a sleeper- I tend to favor day cabs, but this is kind of shaping up like an old Alaskan or East Coast hauler. For me adding a sleeper would be an unexpected twist. I have decided on a color- Chrysler Forest Green pearl. I may go with some silver or gold accents, but don't hold me to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Posted January 13, 2016 Looking good. Can you share some detail pics of the lift axel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted January 13, 2016 I'll dig it out later, but I'll say that there really isn't much "detail" on the lift axle. I just added what I knew would be visible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted July 11, 2018 Finally got around to getting the chassis more or less sorted. I ended up shortening the wheelbase just a tad- about 30 scale inches. I also omitted my lift axle as I was never all that happy with it. The chassis is painted in the same Chrysler Forest Green pearl used as accent color on the wheels. Power will be from a GW Trucks Detroit V12, hopefully that will be worked out in a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted July 12, 2018 Here is a shot of the engine and transmission in place. The engine is a Detroit V-12 from GW Trucks- it is hooked up to the Road Boss transmission. The A64B tapered rear frame rails were used, along with the tail lights, and a Pennsylvania plate was nabbed from the Revell auto transporter. Fiberglass-nosed Autocars used an 18" battery box with an integral step. I modified the A64B battery boxes by narrowing them and making the steps from square plastic strip. The narrowed box is up top, and the kit box is below. Here are the finished boxes, with the steps installed, mounting brackets added, and re-scribed panel lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 18, 2018 Looks Great!! I like the engine choice! Given your transmission choice are going with twin sticks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted July 19, 2018 It's possible. It's damned near impossible to see inside the cabs to these kits but if I do a little extra interior work I might cut away the side glass for the "rolled down" window look. In that case a second stick might be added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted May 15 Well, after a long absence, this one is back on the bench. The cab and hood have been painted in Chrysler Forest Green Pearl. And now it finally has a face... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted May 16 Like your color choice, lookin good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted May 25 Reshuffling things a little. The chassis wasn't working out the way I wanted, and I borrowed parts from the V12 for another Autocar project. So I'm going a bit more basic with a Cummins. Chassis came from a White Road Boss, and it'll have some old AITM one piece wheels and tires. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted May 26 Chassis is more or less dialed in. And so's the interior. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted May 27 Added the fuel tanks and some AITM tool boxes. Not sure if I'll use the Mercury sleeper or make a headache rack. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 27 Lookin' real good! Kinda pretty much almost not quite enough wheelbase for that fabulous Mercury sleeper tho 🤔 But it sure would be a shame to leave the Mercury on the shelf, so how bout like three or four more feet of frame with the Mercury and the headache rack? Gotta love a large car 😎 Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted May 27 Cut down the pass through and repositioned the exhaust for a closer fit between cab and sleeper. Yeah... That's better. 😁 Cab clearance lamps are also in place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 28 Totally fixed it ! I really like that visual line with the sleeper right over the same size toolbox. That looks terrific 😎 Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted May 28 Rear lamps ✔️ License plate ✔️ Mud flaps ✔️ Well, one end of the truck is in the bag. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted June 2 Mirrors, door handles, and other such getting taken care of. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted June 8 Hopefully she'll (finally) be finished sometime today. We'll see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
