DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I plan to finish the Ford before I start this project. The resin cab is from an unknown source, but I assume it was Back Yard Shed. The plan for now, unless I get ambitious and scratch build my own, is to use the AMT wrecker bed. Power will be 8v-71 with dual straight pipes. IMG_8124 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Dual straights?? Gonna wake up the neighborhood!!! Kool looking old Dodge though. I’ll be watching!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Great idea.. But I'm a sucker for any form of towing equipment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 With the Ford done, this one is on the work bench now. The plan has changed on the engine. Instead of an 8v-71, this one will have a 6-71. I have an old Clint Freeman engine to use. I have a set of frame rails from GW Trucks to use. This one is going to have a "Big Stick" wrecker bed. Here is what I'm starting out with. IMG_9224 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Sweet, can’t wait to see it come together Brian!!! Got some more chassis work done on my Pete today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, DrKerry said: Sweet, can’t wait to see it come together Brian!!! Got some more chassis work done on my Pete today!! Thanks! Can't wait to see more of that Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) This gives an idea of the look that I'm going for:IMG_9225 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Edited May 26, 2018 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Looking good Brian!!!! Just a question, are you leaving the mis-match height between the bed and cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, DrKerry said: Looking good Brian!!!! Just a question, are you leaving the mis-match height between the bed and cab? Thanks! There will be a difference. I'm not sure how much. Big stick beds were that way. Edited May 28, 2018 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Wasn’t sure, had to ask!! Thanks for clearing that up Brian!! Gonna look Kool for sure!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 minute ago, DrKerry said: Wasn’t sure, had to ask!! Thanks for clearing that up Brian!! Gonna look Kool for sure!!!! Thanks Kerry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 It looks like you're making the body longer. This is going to be an interesting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, SpreadAxle said: It looks like you're making the body longer. This is going to be an interesting project. Yes sir. The AMT body was just too short. It's a combination of AMT and scratch built parts. That's why I decided to use blank rails too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Yes it does seem to be a bit short out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 looks great , like it sofar those wheels are nice jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Brian, Looks like this will be another of your interesting builds. I'm on board for the ride . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks guys!! A little more progress to show. The bed is roughed together, the chassis is started and the engine is started too. IMG_9227 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9229 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9228 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9236 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9235 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9234 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Nice bed, pretty engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Looking great Brian!!!!! Love the stretched bed and engine choice on it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Like it, interesting project, its looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thanks guys!! I have a little more progress. I hope to get some more pictures soon. Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Good start ! like what I see here . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 4:36 AM, gatorincebu said: Good start ! like what I see here . Be Well Gator Thanks Gator!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 I've made a little progress on this one: Here you can see the AMT bed side compared to the lengthened one: IMG_9268 by Brian Smith, on Flickr The back of the cab wasn't made correctly. Here's a picture of the real thing: Here's a picture of the resin cab: IMG_9316 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Here's the modified resin cab: IMG_9348 by Brian Smith, on Flickr The floor pan had to be modified to match: IMG_9337 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9344 by Brian Smith, on Flickr I cut the dog house out for the shifter, I scratch built a glove box for the dog house, I also added to the dash as the kit one wasn't correct: IMG_9343 by Brian Smith, on Flickr I also added wiper motor covers, opened up the grill, and the center post for the windshield: IMG_9349 by Brian Smith, on Flickr I even got some paint on the cab: IMG_9565 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_9563 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Brian nice progress. I was checking for for more pictures of the L1000 and found this site with some more that I had not seen yet and has some good detail shots. https://www.mopartruckparts.com/gallery/g148.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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