Steering rig resto

It's not a redline, but I thought I would give some new life into a few of my beat up steering rigs in my collection. Not completed yet, waiting on some decals and the small details, my attempt at a army style tanker. Paint Chrysler commando green (jeep color) As a automotive painter by trade I have the privilege of any color choice I want and base clear paint. Thanks for the view!

I like it, too bad about the run in the door (just kidding) I like the color

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I did two trucks, the other one is still getting final touches.

You know....I didn't realize how good looking those castings are. Even if one were just polished out it would be sweet. Darn you Phil now I am going to have to get one

Haha thanks! Yeah I wanted to do something different, haven't seen an army steering rig so I thought I would make a couple for my collection.

To be honest, after I stripped them both, I thought the same thing. A raw metal body would be awesome! Stay tuned I have a few more bodies to do after I'm done the army group.

I prefer the unpainted base version (except for the wheels), just looks nicer (though probably not as realistic). Have you thought of doing other trucking schemes that Mattel didn't get to do on this line ? I have done some googling on brands like England, even the older Wal-Mart trucks, etc, trying to get some ideas in the past as the Steering Rigs line could have really gone to another 20-30 different color/tampo releases. P.S. It's a custom not a resto :)

Looks good Phil!! Can't wait to see it finished!!

Dana

Thanks guys for the feedback! Yes I actually have done some research on some other schemes as I have 4 other rigs that I have to get "customized" ;). I guess in the end there will be a line of 6 of my own steering rig creations. Might have to find some boxes (or someone that can make packaging for them). I have ordered decals for the trucks just waiting on them, and I do have some finishing up, (unpainted base needs detail and black rims, re riveted etc. I'm hoping to have them done this week. Then I will be on to the kenworth cabover. Hint: it will be a freight company. :)

those are way cool!! well done!

Good to know I'm not the only one who sees potential in worn out Steering Rigs. I did two for Toy Story customs a few years ago. One was done up as the moving van from the first movie complete with all of the characters, Slinky made out of a stretched out ink pen spring, the loading deck that was let down, the correct "Eggman Movers" decals, rear doors open (well, cut out), etc. There was a tiny little yellow car inside the trailer when I got the truck off of TTP. It was modified and customized to look like R/C, with the Buzz and Woody figures from the action packs on top.

I even restored a Matchbox Dodge Caravan (early K-Car style, as seen in the movie) to go with it.

The second truck I did was the same model, only I turned the trailer into a flat bed to accommodate a pipe. This truck can be seen in Toy Story 2, when the toys try to cross the street while under traffic cones.

Great work on yours, man! Keep it up! Worn trucks need some lovin' too!

Steering Rigs are awesome. I got this one a few years ago

Sweet rig

Thanks classicfan1! Do you have any pics of those rigs?? I would love to see them!
kindhartdman thats a pretty sweet rig! i like the stack extension and the lowered stance!
Ill throw a picture up of the new one i have been working on. Just waiting on some donor truck for their wheels to finish my army flatbed, and the trailer on this truck. just needs some decals to set it off. any guesses on what trucking company?? :)

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Decals came in! Few more little details and she's done!

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I have enjoyed reading / watching this post.

Keep up the great work.

Am looking forward to seeing more in the days to come.

Thanks,

Great stuff!

I'd be more than happy to share pictures of my rigs with you. I'll try to get some nice pics tomorrow.

Thanks to all that were following, and the nice comments! I enjoyed putting these together! I will be starting on a new one probably next week, I will keep posting in here on progress. Like I said, I would like to get a full set of six customs done, have enough cabs just need to find some trailers!
And If anyone has customs they want to share, I'd love to see them! Post away in here!

Phil

Some more cabs stripped down. The bare metal look looks pretty nice actually! A little fine sanding and thes are ready for paint! Just have to think of some ideas for designs![ATTACH=CONFIG]93069[/ATTACH]

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More painted, and stacks added to the gmc

sweet looking rigs

I really need to get some of those cabs hint hint

Stacks on the CF now too!

I might have a few cabs later on that I might throw up for sale ;)

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I did a mini cf to match the steering rig. I have been working on more steering rigs, just haven't completed them yet. Soon I hope!

Love the updates!

wow, love those CF trucks!! awesome work!!

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Thanks guys! Still been working on some more. Been working on a lot of things but I just need to detail some of these and they will be done. Was waiting for donor wheels to arrive!

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Just awesome. Attention to detail, the colors are vibrant and the finish work just pops out. Two thumbs up!!

Those 'corn flake' trucks take me back. WELL DONE. As are the other 'realistic' repros. Envy