1957 Autocar
 

I have been asked by our member autocar to build him a cab so I will post pics as I go. This is not much but here is what I have so far.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1582.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1583.jpg

Travis

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

Nice start there travis! cant wait for the next update

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Here are the pics I am going off of to build the cab.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ullsidepic.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...sengerside.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

That ones gonna look cool!! Me id get the cab cut freak out and think ok... now what.. HAHA

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You amaze me I?d go nuts if I cut a cab even half that much but hey it looks great so far. I love them older trucks. Can you say B model mack, no just kidding at least for now anyway!!!!! What color would look best on the frame? I was thinking deep green maybe or something along that line.

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Wow, got the ole table saw in overdrive LOL :p:p:p:D:D:D

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sweet gonna be a great build!

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watching this one for sure

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After you cut a couple cabs apart you start to get use to it.

Cutting it up and gluing it back together is the easy part. The hard part is putting on the filler and getting it sand down strait and smooth.

For the frame I would go with black or a darker gray considering the color choice for the truck.

No table sow for this one it is all done with a ZONA saw and hobby knife.

Thanks I just hope it turns out good or I am going to own an expensive piece of plastic.:eek:

Thanks I appreciate it.




I have been trying to find some better pics of this year of truck. Hanks truck pics are not helpful as they are like most I have found and the pics are taken from to far away. I have also looked at the AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY photos page but they are not much better. I wish I had a truck close to get pics of or if someone had one close that could get me some good pics.

Travis

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I talked to a couple older over the road drivers and I-80 truck stop in Walcott Iowa is where they said to check. From what they say theres tons of pix there, not sure if they got internet address. I've looked but can't seem to find anything but I'm a novice at this computer!!! thing!!!

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

which autocar do you want? the dcu-75 or the dc 1 or the a64?

here is a link to the one you show earlier in the post,

http://www.landlinenow.com/blog/?p=3585

and here is one of the a64:

http://public.fotki.com/scotts/misc/..._pics/autocar/

hope the links worked.

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Thanks Shaun the front view of guy's truck will be a big help.

Travis

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I borrowed this 1 from hanks I remember watching it pull a lil red ltl ford out of a stone barn foundation 1 morning . IIRC , it started life as a cement mixer and ended life in their shop fire a couple years back . Well looks like they rebuilt it with a newer cab http://www.kramerstowing.com/Home_Page.php . Oh the driver of the ford , well lets say the description is not for the fait hearted 1 :eek:

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...er_autocar.jpg

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your welcome.

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Small pic update.

What I am trying to recreate.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...Cfrontview.jpg

What I have hacked together.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1599.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1600.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1602.jpg

Travis

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

Nice job on the inner part of the fenders, looked like the most difficult part to me. I was wondering how you were going to do it.

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

those fenders look tricky to do

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Thanks guys and yes they are a pain but I have almost got it.

Travis

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That hood will be a treat huh.

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Sorry Travis didn"t mean to be a pain on the Autocar body. The body does look great though can't hardly wait to mount it up. Now I gotta figure out what trailer to put behind it. Hope it's not causeing to many headaches.

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No reason to be sorry I would not have said I would try and do it if I didn't want to.:D

Travis

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Nice job on the fenders Travis, looks like you nailed it!:D:D

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Looking real good there Travis. Can't wait to see more.:) You must have a lot of patience.:rolleyes:

Big John

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

Small pic update.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1615.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1611.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1612.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

its getting there...

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Progress is looking good Travis. Keep it com in.

Tyler

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Nice job on the fenders great work!

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Looking good!

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Looking good as always! Keep the pics coming! :)

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you do excellent work with styrene ....wow:D

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

Thanks guys, I do have a good bit of sanding yet before I start adding filler. I hope to do most of the filling with styrene and have very little actual body filler in the cab.

Travis

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

JUDIS PRIEST, Travis you are doing a really good job.:cool::) Is there anything you can't transform these trucks into?:rolleyes::rolleyes: Can't wait to see more.:)

Big John

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Man thats pretty if only I had your skill, thats going to be a beautiful truck when done. are you sure your not an artist?

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

I would try almost any truck but I can't guarantee how it will turn out.

Thanks I just hope it looks good when I am done.


Travis

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Love the old Autocar trucks, my dad use to have one 40 years ago with a 2x4 in the cab that held the cab up to shut the door. LOL

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

You are doing an amazing job Trav.!!:cool: That is gonna be one original truck!!:cool::D
Tim

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

Thanks for the comments guys. Well here is the painted version of the cab. The color is Plum crazy purple.


http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1639.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1640.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1641.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_1642.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: 1957 Autocar
 

OOOOOHH shiney! Great paint work

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Thanks it is automotive base coat clear coat.

Travis

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Like the color!

Cheer's, Neil.