Johnny M

Oh Yeah that's for sure. I remember that sound so well. Thanks! Johnny

What a fine weekend ! Do you remember what engine that was in the old Autocar? Is that a 6V-92? I had a 6V-71 once and the one in the Autocar looks different somehow. Also, isn't it unusual to have Detroit Diesel power in an Autocar? I tend to think of them as being Cummins or maybe Cat powered. Hmmm.. Just curious, Johnny

Really sweet models, Bill. Good job on the black rubber windshield gaskets on the old KW. Nice touch. Johnny

WoW ! Thanks for the great post. Love the unrestored old timers. Also, great day for a truck show! Johnny

D+D Johnny

Oh that's so perfect -- thanks for sharing that. Also, nice job on the top 2x6 rails. 👍 Johnny

Wow ! Love the well-used look -- you really nailed it. How did you achieve the dented look on the tailgate and dump bed sides? Is that some kind of fabric? Johnny

I have my tech expert / granddaughter over today to show me how to post photos from my phone to this forum. Lemme try this one and see how it goes. If it works I'll send some more later. Johnny

It's five o'clock somewhere Johnny

Wonderful. The detail on this model is brilliant. Keep up the good work! Johnny

Great job, Jerry -- lookin' good! I like the orange oil filter bracket to match the air filter bracket and the look of the black air bags with the orange frame. Also the weathered air intake tube. Love the fuel stickers and the little American flags -- nice period touch. That kind of detail really highlights the model. Johnny

Thanks, Vincen47. It was fun having her teach me how to do this. She uses the word "Duh!" a lot in her answers to my questions. Duh! Johnny

Wonderful. This model is so realistic that a normal person (not like us) would never know it wasn't an actual truck. Extra points for the little globs of dirt up on top of the air cleaner -- hehe -- that's what you get when you drive your clean truck home up your dirt driveway. Sweet. Johnny

Just beautiful. Love the little tailpipe with the downdraft tip peeking out from under the bumper. Johnny

Oh Nice -- Good save ! It's beautiful. Love the old-school large rooftop air conditioner. 😎 Johnny

Wow ! Super nice build. Kudos on the hydraulic tank and exhaust system. And thanks for the little plexiglass bug screen that mounts to the back of the bulldog -- I had forgotten about those things, but they really worked! On the B models you had to mount them with the little wings facing forward so the hood(s) wouldn't hit them when you opened them up, but the R models eliminated the problem by going with a tilt hood 👍. (At least I think that's why they went to a tilt hood.) Johnny

You only needed plates and/or fuel permits for the states that you actually operated in or planned to operate in. Some states issued door decals, some issued metal license plates, and some issued those little stickers that go on the bingo board (love that name btw). It was up to each individual state to issue or not issue visible proof of permission to operate in their state. Some issued these things at the first weigh station you came to and some had to be ordered by your carrier and delivered to the carrier and displayed on your truck before you entered the state. Some states had what they called "reciprocity" with some other states, so that if you were base-plated in state "A" you didn't need any special permits to operate in state "B". It was a mess, not to mention a mess of paperwork. You carried a hardback folder for all your permits in your truck at all times. If you operated in a large number of states both of your doors would be covered with fuel permits and you could have 8 or 10 or more license plates hanging off the front of your truck. It's funny now to think of it. That all went away during deregulation, which began in the late 70s. Pretty crazy while it lasted, tho. Thanks for the fun memories. Johnny

NIce ! Great detailing. Comin' along great. Johnny

Oh many thanks -- this is great ! I will turn this info over to my computer and graphics manager next time she comes over. I know we can take this and go with it. I have quite a few trucks that could really use some good door signs. They're mostly 1:43 and 1:24. Johnny

Thanks! Looks like time to brush up on my computer skills (a lot!). I could really use some good door signs. They add that perfect touch to truck models. Got it ! I'll get my granddaughter to teach me how 😎 Johnny

Sweet! Love the two-tone green and black. How did you do the door signs -- or did you find them in your door sign drawer? Also, that doesn't look too big, maybe 1:43 or 1:50? That's my favorite size range. Johnny

Beautiful ! Johnny

Wow! OK, we model buildin' now -- oh my goodness. Let me just point out two things out of all this : The sunlight and shadow in the photograph, and the rust on the old Ford. Excellent. Johnny

Thanks, Brian -- I'll look there. Johnny

Beautiful ! The wraparound frame protector with the lines coming up through it is a nice touch. Also love the stacks and the visor! Johnny