1962 GMC B 6500

[leafsprings]

Have been working on this Frontier Resin piece, a early 60's GMC B model, while also building the Frontier Ford F 1000 at the same time. There were many variations of the B model according to power plants. DB7000's were diesels and B 7000's were V 12 gas. This will be a 478 V6 gas model in the 30K GVW range, which would make it a 6500 series. V6 is from Rookie Resin, with air compressor and pulley added. Wheels  and tires are 12.00-22's from Dan Models. Needed the biggest tires to fill the large fenders!

 

Edited July 7, 2021 by leafsprings

[Jim B]

Nice progress.

[Mopar - D]

Very interesting build of this GMC. The V6 in there looks tiny. Nice progress so far I’ll be following this. 

[leafsprings]

1 hour ago, Mopar - D said:

 The V6 in there looks tiny. 

I agree, there's room for  the factory optional  671 inline or 6v53 Detroits,  but didn't have those engines. The frame widens in the front portion, which makes the engine look  even more smaller.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Oh wow! This is going to be good! I have somewhat of a similar project planned with the v6, but mine is going to be C series.

[chuckyr]

2 hours ago, leafsprings said:

I agree, there's room for  the factory optional  671 inline or 6v53 Detroits,  but didn't have those engines. The frame widens in the front portion, which makes the engine look  even more smaller.

Moluminum sells a 671/T in 1)25 scale.

http://moluminum-com.3dcartstores.com/Detroit-671T_p_150.html

[leafsprings]

3 hours ago, chuckyr said:

Moluminum sells a 671/T in 1)25 scale.

 

Thanks for link,  a non turbo 671  would make it a DBI7000.

[chuckyr]

1 hour ago, leafsprings said:

Thanks for link,  a non turbo 671  would make it a DBI7000.

Did you read the link?  

It can be built without a turbo.

[leafsprings]

18 hours ago, chuckyr said:

Did you read the link?  

It can be built without a turbo.

Yes, I plan on picking up a couple built as non turbo's for future builds,  namely, another  Frontier  GMC B model and a  Dan Models Ford N cab.

Edited July 6, 2021 by leafsprings

[leafsprings]

Interior done, painted  " sunlit sand", a goldish silver color, very close to factory color. Steering wheel is from an Astro.

[Mopar - D]

Nice interior Tommy

[leafsprings]

Painted close to factory Light Blue.  Tractor equipment, air tanks and dual exhaust added to chassis.

 

Edited July 12, 2021 by leafsprings

[Mopar - D]

Nice progress Tommy I like your color choice. Do you know what trailer your going to use with it. 

[leafsprings]

Eventually it will get the recently re issued 36 footer. Looks period correct for a 60's tractor. Will swap out the Daytons to Budds.  More detailing work added to cab.

 

 

 

Edited July 18, 2021 by leafsprings

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks awesome so far! I like it!

[leafsprings]

Thanks Brian. A few more pieces added.

 

 

 

Edited July 19, 2021 by leafsprings

[leafsprings]

On 7/18/2021 at 12:45 PM, leafsprings said:

 A few more pieces added.

Radiator and bumper installed.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 24, 2021 by leafsprings

[Mopar - D]

Nice updates Tommy. Your right that trailer will look good behind it. 

[Sam I Am]

You sure do build some cool subjects. My dad had a '62 Chevy pu in factory Robin eggs blue. Love that color.

[landman]

Nice job Tommy.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Awesome!

[leafsprings]

Thankyou guys! A few more details and it will completed!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great!!