Replica of Father-In-Law's 1940 IHC Log truck, DONE!

[redneckrigger]

Got the replica of my Father-In-Law's 1940 IHC D series log truck all done. Dad is 92 and does not have much left, as it is day to day right now. But he totally remembers this truck, as it was one of the favorite times in his life when he and his brother ran this out in Washington state. The build thread is in "Under Construction". Again, thank you to all for the great and heartfelt comments!

 

Edited April 22, 2019 by redneckrigger

[PacificEd]

I love it!  The backstory makes it that much better.

[Gramps46]

Really great build, congratulations.

[Jim B]

That looks great.

[landman]

23 minutes ago, PacificEd said:

I love it!  The backstory makes it that much better.

I bet you it brought on a big smile.

[89AKurt]

Very cool tribute model!

[Plastheniker]

Unusual and very interesting model! I like the historical pictures from your album.

 

[TECHMAN]

1 hour ago, 89AKurt said:

Very cool tribute model!

Said perfectly!!!    Glad you've had the chance to do that for your dad......

DJ

[Chariots of Fire]

Great Job, Tom.  I left some weathering suggestions for you in the WIP section.

[Scalper]

Wow great job... stunning in yellow.. great old pics as well 

[redneckrigger]

15 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said:

Great Job, Tom.  I left some weathering suggestions for you in the WIP section.

Thanks Charlie...................gonna bite the bullet tonite, and TRY to weather it a bit. If you hear an anguished scream from the northwest of you, you'll know it didn't go so well!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great! Great reason to build as well! Great work!!

[biggreenponcho]

Great build and I am so glad your dad got to see it completed!  

On a side note, I am not sure how those guys shifted gears in those trucks with the giant balls they must have had to drive them!  Holy smokes!!

 

[redneckrigger]

2 hours ago, biggreenponcho said:

Great build and I am so glad your dad got to see it completed!  

On a side note, I am not sure how those guys shifted gears in those trucks with the giant balls they must have had to drive them!  Holy smokes!!

 

Dad told me this truck had a 5 speed with a 3 speed auxiliary and a 2 speed rear.  It often took three to four hours to climb up out of the header sites. He could set the throttle and get out and walk alongside the truck.  They also chained 4x4's behind the truck wheels and dragged them so if they lost vacuum to the brakes the truck would roll back against it to keep from rolling backwards down the hill.  Big balls for sure! Gonna take the pup trailer to him tomorrow.  

Edited April 22, 2019 by redneckrigger

[redneckrigger]

I tried some mild weathering, and am relatively happy with it.  Takes nerves of steel!!!!

[BIGTRUCK]

Wow thats nice. 

[Chariots of Fire]

A little mud spattering is good!  Logging roads are not expressways by a long shot!  Not too late to try the suggestions but it does look good just the way it is!

Edited April 23, 2019 by Chariots of Fire

[89AKurt]

Oh yea, that weathering is icing on the cake!

[ChrisR]

Very nice!!

[Warren D]

Looks great!

[Pete68]

Great finish! Something you can be proud of 

[Vince66]

From what it started as to this fine looking vintage logger is just beautiful. 

Plus you'll have the lasting memory of his eyes lighting up when he seen this. 

Kudos. 

[DumpyDan]

Nice build and really like that it is a tribute to your Father In-Law.

[DrKerry]

Looks awesome!!! Gotta add the crooked license plate to the front though!! Just my two cents.... LMBO

[Hermann Kersten]

Great build arose from a great idea!

 

Hermann.