This link to a different forum shows some nicely weathered Pickups suitable for the mid/late 70s - the Trident Chevy and the Roco Dodge are represented there, as well as the Busch Power Wagon (last US production model was 1968, IIRC).You could also try the Bachmann Pickups, which seems of a generic '70s (maybe late 1960s) style. These came in a three pack, and are NOT the Scenemaster models of 1950s pickups.
Not sure how prevalent the 1968 Model Power El Camino would be in a real rural area
I just realized you didn't specific scale, so I assumed HO - I'm sure the Bachmann P/Us were available in N scale, not sure about the rest.
Try the 1968 Ford from NEO Scale Models http://truckstopmodels.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=126&products_id=6194
Rob Spangler
You may want to search on auction sites, to identify & compare what you are looking for, I found these '72 Chevys, after seeing them on other peoples RR's. Although the cab is too tall, I still like it.The Chevy Truck is marketed as "Real Rides 'Dazed & Confused' 1/87 Chevy C-10" I made it look like a C-20 4x4 by replacing wheels & adding bigger tires from a Busch tire load set.
This is a Jonny Lightning, 1/60 scale. Since I use it in the foreground to force perspective it looks ok to me.
Terr in NW Wisconsin
Terry in NW Wisconsin
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Don't forget that in the early 70s there were a lot of 50s era trucks still around in rural areas. One guy had one we all called the great speckled bird because of all the rust spots and primer touch up on it. Not sure you could even tell the original color.
Also, I believe there was a major style change in the mid 70s, so depending on when you are modeling, some 80s era trucks could fit as well. Seems like for Chevy at least the mid 70s body style ran unchanged until the early/mid 90s.
I dont know if they are still made but a company called NJ International made a mid 60s Jeep Gladiator pickup.
Forgot to mention there is a 1959 Chevy El Camino available made by Brekina
jmbjmb also, I believe there was a major style change in the mid 70s, so depending on when you are modeling, some 80s era trucks could fit as well. Seems like for Chevy at least the mid 70s body style ran unchanged until the early/mid 90s.
also, I believe there was a major style change in the mid 70s, so depending on when you are modeling, some 80s era trucks could fit as well. Seems like for Chevy at least the mid 70s body style ran unchanged until the early/mid 90s.
Not to count rivets here, but Chevy bodies for 68-71 were the same,,,then 72 -86, then 88-92 or so, then the current Silverado
Most of the trucks where I grew up were 10-15 years old it seemed. New trucks seemed to stay in the shed til Sunday!
Karl
NCE über alles!
Close, Karl.
Chevy/GMC trucks had similar body styles in several "generations". The '60-66 was similar, then from 67-72, and 73-87. Starting in '88 was the next style, but the Suburbans trudged on for another year or so before getting a makeover.
I have a friend whose a Chevy nut, and I also have a catalog from Year One (they sell restoration parts for older cars & trucks) which not only breaks the differences down by "generation", but even minor differences year-to-year.
Fords and Dodges I'm not as familiar with, but I do remember Dodge trucks from '72 to '90 (I think?) having interchangeable sheet metal. Yes, the hoods and fenders *WERE* different (I think around '79 or '80?) there was a styling change, but Dodge used the same cab and doors to save on redesign costs.
Brad
EMD - Every Model Different
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Model Power, Herpa and Busch all make 1950's or 1960's pickup trucks in HO. Try going to www.walthers.com and do a search on "vehicles", "HO" with "pick-up" as the keyword.
azrailLife-Like made the 70s era pickups (78-79 Fords) but those are out of production
I've been trying to find several of those to use for loads on autoracks. They seem harder to find then the similar Chevy Citations.
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
kbkchooch Not to count rivets here, but Chevy bodies for 68-71 were the same,,,then 72 -86, then 88-92 or so, then the current Silverado
Been a couple of changes in the Silverado even though the name is the same. Mine is a 2000 model and there have been two changes in hood and headlights, plus some others. Previous ones were a 63, 76, 84, and 95. Loved that 63. Nothing fancy about it, no radio, but lots of steel. you never forget your first truck.