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You can't rush concrete drying, neither concrete trucks…

About 3 years ago the Wood Magazine people came out with a "Concrete Truck" in there "construction series".

Somehow our middle grandson saw the plan and since has been asking "pa" to make a concrete truck.

YES, without doubt every time I complete a wooden toy the same comment came…

But "pa" I really wanted you to make a "concrete truck"...

I kept explaining to the little bloke "pa" didn't have a wood lathe to turn the agitator for the back of the truck!

With the completion of the Jeep I finally gave in, put out an SOS to some mates on the Woodwork Forum here in Australia and with a day one mate committee to make me not one but two agitators and so the "Concrete Trucks" finally began [though it was a top secret project until they were completed]....

As many know I like to personalize and detail all the wooden toys I build, Peter Bilt style…

This was to be no exception starting with the lengthening of the engine/hood and cabin which added a whole stack of other measurement/sizing issues, slowing down the build along with giving the trucks an Aussie design…

The trucks are a mixed of Aussie hardwoods; though the agitators are radiator pine.

In cutting and sizing the cabins I found I had a similar sized piece left over so a "heavy haulage flatbed" was added to the build project…





The smile on the little blokes face was priceless when he saw them and immediately started play…

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cool looking trucks …where did you get the peterbuilt logos ??? .... GREAT JOB :<))
 

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Nicely made toys; and still PLAYABLE-which makes them GREAT TOYS!
 

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cool looking trucks …where did you get the peterbuilt logos ??? .... GREAT JOB :<))

- GR8HUNTER
Tony, The "Peterbilt" logos are from the Peterbilt merchandising shop…
The small ones are "Lapel Pins" and the larger off keyrings…
I build a primer mover a few years back scaled on a 1988 379 Peterbilt…
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/105665
The Peterbilt people added the wooden toy truck to there Facebook page, very chuffed…
 

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Brilliant job there crowie. Cool scrap salvaging with the use of the flatbed.

But, is there a hidden agenda in the two towies??? Maybe a subtle hint to the kids for another "pa" caller.
 

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WOW!!!!
They are beautiful mate.
I'll bet the little fellows eyes nearly popped out of head.
Great job.

Bob
 

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What a great story! These trucks are really nice looking. Great detail and the best part….The little guy got his cement truck's!
 

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Very nice Buddy I just bet that young man was a happy boy Great job
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Great job on the trucks Peter. That should keep the little bloke happy for a while.
So, is the lathe next on the to buy list?.
 

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Peter….I Dips Me Lid to you….That is very very well made. One of the best wooden Toy projects I have ever seen. I can just imagine how happy the little fellow would have been when you presented them to him.

Regards,

Cliff.
 

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A very nice story Peter, and you have bilt some beautifull cars to. Great to hear that where ever it is in the world we can build on each other. Well done and enjoy the smiles you will get.
 

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Great truck, better story.
 

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Excellent work. I too usually end up tweaking and changing things when I work from plans. Makes it more interesting.
 

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Super nice project.
Just enough details to fire the imagination,
and heavy duty for sure!!!
 

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Great job on the trucks Peter. That should keep the little bloke happy for a while.
So, is the lathe next on the to buy list?.

- Grumpy
No way sir, no room for a wood lathe and the head wouldn't take the learning at present, thank you..
 

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Great job on the trucks peter
 

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Tony, The "Peterbilt" logos are from the Peterbilt merchandising shop…
The small ones are "Lapel Pins" and the larger off keyrings…
I build a primer mover a few years back scaled on a 1988 379 Peterbilt…
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/105665
The Peterbilt people added the wooden toy truck to there Facebook page, very chuffed…

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awesome and what a GREAT JOB on the tractor and trailer GRATZ for getting it on their FB page …..you certainly do nice work loving all your projects :<))
 

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Wow, super nice work on the toys, First class projects, Nice to see you up there. Been at the farm where I grew up for week and a half, leaving now to continue this journey.
 
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