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Post by bitner1970 on Mar 31, 2012 20:54:04 GMT -8
I used the reissue of the old AMT kit of the Chevy Bison for this truck. i've always liked the look of the Bison and General conventionals. I used the reissue Peerless trailer for it and added a short frame extention on the rear of the truck frame. I used a set of spare 5 hole Budd steel wheels for the rear drivers, and replaced the kit airbag suspension with a Hendrickson setup off of a Chevy Titan cab over. I used Krylon red and grey paint for the color scheme. I used various kit and home made decals for the markings. I wanted a basic no frills company truck, with a little bit of chrome.      Cheers: Bill |
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Post by Ryan Rønning on Apr 1, 2012 6:39:31 GMT -8
The truck and trailer look great. You hit a home run with your goal in my opinion.
I have one question though. What is the process you go through when you make the reach thicker on the trailer as I would like to start doing this myself.
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Post by gator on Apr 1, 2012 7:17:03 GMT -8
That is really nice! i like the colors, good masking job. I always wondered why that truck was never offered with pit fenders??
Gator
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Post by slurrydog on Apr 1, 2012 8:37:39 GMT -8
Looks great Bill. I think you got the look you were going for, looks just right.
Dave
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Post by tufftin on Apr 1, 2012 10:26:02 GMT -8
Another beautiful Bitner build.
Mike
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Post by bitner1970 on Apr 2, 2012 6:40:24 GMT -8
Thanks guys:
Ryan I replace the reach and section of the trailer that it telescopes through with Evergreen square tubing. It looks a lot better than the kit parts by a mile.
Cheers:
Bill
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Post by Muleskinner on Apr 2, 2012 10:51:33 GMT -8
eallyb a nice build there, I like it a lot. I have one of these on the back shelf, might give it a try one day with pit fenders instead of the stock ones like Gator mentioned. Could work it up into a off Hwy logger.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 5, 2012 6:29:35 GMT -8
Nice, finally a great use for a sort of goofy looking truck. I to have several of the original General & Bison kits with no real idea what to do with them other than rob the nice 8V71 out for other builds...
Ap40
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Post by doogie7046 on Apr 25, 2012 13:30:53 GMT -8
That looks great. I love the colour combo. Big ole 70's style logger looks great.
Mike
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Post by turbo590 on Apr 25, 2012 17:57:07 GMT -8
It is a very good looking rig...Kurt
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Post by jfisher on May 26, 2012 2:12:42 GMT -8
nice set up! someday I need to get mine built ALONG with other models!
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Post by plastictrucker on May 29, 2012 18:36:07 GMT -8
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Post by bluemule75 on Jun 9, 2012 11:28:44 GMT -8
awesome build!!!!
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Post by maxwell48098 on Feb 21, 2013 18:19:03 GMT -8
Great detail.
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Post by calscustoms on Feb 22, 2013 12:54:05 GMT -8
good looking rig
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