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A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:13 pm
by dge467
Re: A Old Ford Tow Truck
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Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:56 pm
by dge467
I painted the cab and then sanded through the paint in spots. I added some surface rust here and there. I also weathered the wrecker body. The kit just comes with a sheet of clear plastic to make the windows. I cut out a piece for that curved windshield, held it in place inside the cab and heated it up with a hair dryer to form the shape. I cut out and fitted the rest of the side and back window "glass".
I bought a 1/32 tow truck die cast on ebay, I am going to use it's plastic wrecker boom on the truck.
Re: A Old Ford Tow Truck
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Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:52 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
What a great project. You always pick a winner, but this is truly an exceptional one.
Re: A Old Ford Tow Truck
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Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:37 pm
by Mebrown
This is going to look great when it's finished. Are you going to put some flashing lights on it too?
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Re: A Old Ford Tow Truck
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Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:38 pm
by dge467
Thanks guys! I thought of doing flashing lights, not sure yet.
The diecast tow truck arrived, but unfortunately the wrecker boom is too small. So back to plan "A" and build one from scratch!
I used some different size plastic beams and tubing and constructed a typical old wrecker boom by looking at a bunch of old tow trucks. The black bulkhead I had in my junk box and I just built it off of that. Then I painted and weathered it. I also added some rust spots. I have to add a winch and cables to it plus some odds and ends.
Re: A Old Ford Tow Truck
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Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:14 pm
by dge467
I pretty much finished up the wrecker boom. I added a winch from my junk box and modified it a bunch to make it look somewhat correct for this application. I used some wire for the cables and added some lights. I also have the interior and driver finished up.
Re: A Old Ford Tow Truck
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Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:46 am
by TuscoTodd
This is just too cool! Looking forward to more updates! :D
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck
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Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:57 pm
by dge467
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:28 pm
by dreinecke
I love it!!! The word that comes to mind is Ponderous. That thing is a beast!!! Nice work Sir!
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:17 am
by HomeRacingWorld
Yes sir, what a project. Nice one.
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:55 am
by FC47
Nice job! Nice track too!
Paul
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:23 am
by sadco racing
Inspiring piece of modeling right there, great job!
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:50 am
by RazorJon
:text-thankyouyellow:
great Job
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:50 pm
by ourwayband
Man that is cool!!!
Re: A Old '55 Ford Tow Truck "FINISHED" With video
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:00 pm
by Audi1
Saw this tow truck on the track st The River Run. Another cool build from Jeff!
Allan