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Gd10r

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 7:24:40 PM

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I really like the old CCM Caterpillar Models. These remind me of my youth. I got to thinking that I needed a vintage service truck on the shelf as well. Athearn stopped producing these 1:50 Fords quite a while back. I've been buying the trucks on ebay and managed to torpedo my own market. These started out around $45 US and the median pricing is nearer to $100 now! This started life as a fire truck with a semi-custom service body attached. Still have a few things to do but I think it came out pretty well. Next up will be a "service truck" with crane and body.

Still Plays with Toys

Antho

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 7:32:29 PM

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Nice work! It looks pretty good with the 992.

modelmaniac

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:19:24 PM

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Nice.Always liked the lines,on that cab.Looks like it should be 4x4!Doesn't need to be.What else have you got,for it? Teeth

Looking forward,to the crane.

RobS

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 10:40:14 PM

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Sweet, 1965 or so eh?

Rob

JTL

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:31:01 PM

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Looks good G. Need to find some older Cat Diesel Power mudflaps though.

Are you an enviromentist, or do you work for a living?

Exkvate3140

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:45:20 PM

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Gd10r, those are great looking Fords, and you did a great job customizing yours. I had a lime green Ford Super Duty fire truck that I made into a single axle tractor and then I built a single axle dump trailer to pair it with. Those were very common around our parts in the late 60’s early 70’s hauling gravel. I have been looking for more but you cannot find them.
Thanks
Steve

Gd10r

Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 2:04:40 AM

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Thanks all, yes mudflaps were an issue these came off the next custom I’ll post.

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Exkvate3140

Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 3:41:44 AM

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Gd10r a two way radio antenna on the front drivers side hood would look great and also fill the hole were the red flasher light was.
Steve

GuyM

Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 6:16:27 AM

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gd10r,

Nice mods.
Question: what is the use of the 2 beams on the front fender?

Regards.
Guy

kcmtoys

Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 12:41:50 PM

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Very nice G. outstanding service truck! I only have one, a Chicago Fire Department engine. Whistle

Ken

BPMfore

Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:19:18 PM

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Nice rig

Quinella

Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:44:23 PM

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Cool rig Graham: Add an antenna. I cannot read the signage. What does the "M" stand for on both vehicles?

Basketball Man

Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:46:00 PM

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Looks nice! Makes me want to get in on your little market

-Ethan
Collection 8/2/2016
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Gd10r

Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 8:10:28 PM

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Q, that would be Mashda Corp out of Pittsburgh PA., they are part of the fallen flag line of decals I occasionally sell on eBay. G

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89cxsport

Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:07:42 PM

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Nice custom Gd10r. Looks right at home with loader.

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