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Post by dan on Feb 22, 2011 10:36:53 GMT -5
I'm going to use the tow truck parts from the Datsun Monster Truck kit on this 65 Chevy Truck.I cut a piece of tread plate for the bed and I am stripping the chrome off the wheels.This will be a rusty beater.  |
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Post by 68chevy on Feb 22, 2011 13:34:11 GMT -5
I will be looking at this one I love tow trucks
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Post by zbuckster on Feb 22, 2011 16:46:34 GMT -5
I am watching this one. You can build it low to the ground and call it "Low Tow".
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Post by dan on Feb 24, 2011 11:40:05 GMT -5
I'm kind of going for a "back yard" "shade tree mechanic" type tow truck.Not sure which tires and wheels I want to use.I'm leaning more towards the stock tires and wheels because of the theme I am going for.Here are mock ups of both options   |
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Post by 68chevy on Feb 24, 2011 11:54:15 GMT -5
looking good
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Post by mrglubaum on Feb 24, 2011 17:06:18 GMT -5
I like the dents and rust! This will be a good one!
Lee
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Post by z24dude on Feb 25, 2011 17:14:53 GMT -5
I think the 5spoke alloys with goodyear trackers look best.
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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 26, 2011 12:26:09 GMT -5
Looks good so far Dan.
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Post by smash on Feb 26, 2011 14:37:27 GMT -5
Sweet! Cant wait to see it finished.
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Post by dan on Feb 28, 2011 10:32:45 GMT -5
Thanks Guys,I will be using the 5 spoke wheels and Good Year tires.I stripped the chrome and painted them white and they will have some rust.I'm going to spray dull clear over the truck and ad lighter rust in some spots.The longer you let the Iron Metallic Surfacer dry before using the Rust Antiquing Solution the darker the rust will be.Here is what I have so far.   |
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Post by zbuckster on Feb 28, 2011 13:37:37 GMT -5
That looks just right.
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Post by whtchevy on Feb 28, 2011 17:04:45 GMT -5
Looking great.
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Post by 68chevy on Feb 28, 2011 19:46:41 GMT -5
Awesome job Dan
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Post by dan on Mar 4, 2011 9:45:13 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! Still more to go but here is some progress.I added a pulley so the cable would go up and then out to the boom.I also made the amber light.  |
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Post by zbuckster on Mar 4, 2011 11:51:25 GMT -5
The boom looks great. Keep after it.
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Post by dan on Mar 5, 2011 15:20:45 GMT -5
Thanks Buck,here is the interior.I added a C.B. radio and a blanket on the seat.  |
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Post by zbuckster on Mar 5, 2011 15:30:41 GMT -5
Nice job on the guages and radio. This is a winner for sure.
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Post by dan on Mar 6, 2011 20:59:17 GMT -5
Thanks Buck! I haven't taken any pic's lately but it's almost done.Look for it soon in the Beater section.
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