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Post by gator on Oct 24, 2011 17:21:55 GMT -8
Well here is my first built model post. This A-car was started several years and shelved after a move. Late last year I broke it out again and resumed work on it. The scow end is removable as it mounts like the tail gate would. This was modeled after a truck that worked in my area several years ago. The bed is reinforced with angle iron to help protect it from boulders and large clods of hardpan. The mirrors and horn came from the Italeri parts pack. The rear tailboard was semi scratch built. This truck was almost consigned to the parts box, after a piece of diecast equipment fell on it and broke the chassis in two places. Fortunately I got it rebuilt/ I hope you enjoy the pictures. And as aleays any comments are welcome! Be Well Gator        |
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Post by Muleskinner on Oct 24, 2011 17:36:36 GMT -8
Now thats one hefty looking Autocar Dump. And I love the Gator on the tail gate. Also the screened in tail lights is something you don't see everyday. I also want to comment on the ribbing in the bottom of the box. I have seen a few dumps out here with ribbing, but not to many. They were used mainly for heavy rift and rock on a logging site up in Cottage grove, above where Dave lives. Really a great build there and shows the shop custom build for a specific job.
William
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Post by calscustoms on Oct 24, 2011 18:31:08 GMT -8
gotta love the old autocars!!!
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Post by Ryan Rønning on Oct 25, 2011 2:46:28 GMT -8
THats a good looking rig. Autocars had good body lines
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Oct 25, 2011 13:33:47 GMT -8
Gator,
Super sharp, so familiar is the welded angle iron "bed hardening" for hauling rip rap.
The scow end dump box is great, looks the part on the autocar DC.
Thanks for sharing,
Rick
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Post by gator on Oct 25, 2011 17:23:21 GMT -8
Thanks guys for all the kind words. It was a fun build though frustrating at times.
Rick I am partial to the scow end on dumps. Just something about the look! And I know that you and William know about the angle iron in the bed I thought it would add a little to the overall model. The gator logo I got from a conveyor manufacturer down in south Florida. I had some made up as decals by a friend years ago. I need to get more!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Oct 25, 2011 17:51:59 GMT -8
Thanks guys for all the kind words. It was a fun build though frustrating at times. Rick I am partial to the scow end on dumps. Just something about the look! And I know that you and William know about the angle iron in the bed I thought it would add a little to the overall model. The gator logo I got from a conveyor manufacturer down in south Florida. I had some made up as decals by a friend years ago. I need to get more! Be Well Gator Gator, Most of the bed hardening we used in the quarries was angle iron, as you did but welded in side by side, with no gaps. This adds tremendous wear resistance when hauling the hard rock. We also used flat bar stock, 3/4" thick x 6" wide, spaced out with 2" between. this stuff was made by Hardox, very high tensile strength, extremely tough, and pricey, but cheaper then building a new box. Ap40 |
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Post by slurrydog on Oct 26, 2011 19:13:09 GMT -8
Great build Gator, I like rock trucks.
My dad ran rock crusher for a company here in Oregon and they had a bunch of old Macks that were off highway log trucks at one time, anyway they turned them into pit trucks and what the used on the floors for ribbing was oild railroad iron. They did not have to worry about weight as they were not out on the road.
Anyway Gator you did a great job I really like this build.
Dave
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Post by jfisher on May 17, 2012 0:45:10 GMT -8
that is a tough looking ACar! ready for work that's for sure!!
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Post by Joris Scholte on May 17, 2012 1:16:23 GMT -8
Nice build Gator! I like the mesh on the rear bumper, great detail!
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Post by slurrydog on Dec 8, 2012 6:58:35 GMT -8
Looking at this again, and it just gets better looking to me all the time. Very well done.
Dave
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Post by Robert Myers on Dec 8, 2012 10:38:53 GMT -8
Good looking and different build!!! I like all of the different ideas you used.
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Post by swamp rat on Dec 8, 2012 11:22:30 GMT -8
great build ..love them Autocars..
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Post by plowking on Dec 8, 2012 21:59:28 GMT -8
Cool dump Gator!!
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Post by turbo590 on Dec 9, 2012 6:49:31 GMT -8
I have always liked this one....great job
Kurt
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