landman Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Hey Pat I can take some off my autocar wrecker this afternoon and close ups if that would help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Here ya go The legs are telescopic square tube 2 1 / 8 overall length. Each section is 1 1/8 long inner one closest to truck was 3 /16 tube outer 1/8 The towbar tube body is 1 5/8 long The middle tube is .305 tube 7/16" long Outer tubes .248 " 5/8" long The rectangular section where legs join tow bar is 3/4 long x 3 /16" it was photoetch Underneath was a small shaped piece looked like T pinning both sections of legs . Real ones this allows legs to extend . Here's how KFS wanted them attached to bed body Hope this helps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: Here ya go The legs are telescopic square tube 2 1 / 8 overall length. Each section is 1 1/8 long inner one closest to truck was 3 /16 tube outer 1/8 The towbar tube body is 1 5/8 long The middle tube is .305 tube 7/16" long Outer tubes .248 " 5/8" long The rectangular section where legs join tow bar is 3/4 long x 3 /16" it was photoetch Underneath was a small shaped piece looked like T pinning both sections of legs . Real ones this allows legs to extend . Here's how KFS wanted them attached to bed body Hope this helps ! Absolutely! Thamk you Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Glad to help out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Coming right along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Looks perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Almost ready for primer. I found some hooks on some junk frame rails, those will be added to the ends of the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Nice work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) And so here it is in primer. I t will stay like this until I find out what truck it will sit on which will also dictate which color it will be. Edited January 10, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Man that looks good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Man that looks good!!! Glad you like it Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Very nice work Pat ! Can't wait too see the wrecker bed and chassis this goes with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 7 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Very nice work Pat ! Can't wait too see the wrecker bed and chassis this goes with I was comsidering cutting up the Car hauler body I have. Then again, I might sratch up something smaller to use with one of the old cabovers like a '41 Chevy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Lol decision decision either way its gonna be sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 Looks like a decision has been reached. I will attempt to duplicate (or imitate) this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Very nice !!!! Theres something about these old trucks I really enjoy , they seem to have character i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 It doesn't matter which cab you choose, it's to put your great job on the twin-boom wrecker up front (even if it's in the back...)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 For those attempting this or any other build requiring gears, I have an unusual source for finding nearly a dozen gears in one place. I will list the sizes in the "tips and tricks" section in a few minutes for those interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, misterNNL said: For those attempting this or any other build requiring gears, I have an unusual source for finding nearly a dozen gears in one place. I will list the sizes in the "tips and tricks" section in a few minutes for those interested. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, landman said: ? 19 minutes ago, landman said: ? I just posted that info on the "Tips and Tricks" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Very helpful tip ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Got a chance to dig out the ALF/Holmes and took a shot of the boom lock. I cheated and did not use Phil's plan on the lock. I used a simple C channel with a single piece from the other boom to fit inside and then pinned it through a hole hope this helps. greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, GLMFAA1 said: Got a chance to dig out the ALF/Holmes and took a shot of the boom lock. I cheated and did not use Phil's plan on the lock. I used a simple C channel with a single piece from the other boom to fit inside and then pinned it through a hole hope this helps. greg It will, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Did I understand that you are going to fabricate the cab yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 5:19 AM, landman said: Looks like a decision has been reached. I will attempt to duplicate (or imitate) this. Me thinks that Chevy is a little too light for a 750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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