mchook Posted February 14 This was a snowplow kit but I left the plow off. I built a Chevy like this a while ago and someone wanted one like it so this is what I came up with. I used a chopped up floor from a wrecker kit & built the rest. The person that's getting it is sending me the "Fat Mike's Towing" decals for the doors. I added some wires & hoses under the hood and some poor looking door panels. The last picture is of the other one. Thanks for looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted February 14 Love it, especially the front bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Spaulding Posted February 14 Great job, that weathering looks spot on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchook Posted February 14 18 minutes ago, vincen47 said: Love it, especially the front bumper. Thanks, I copied it from my fathers old 77 Ford. 17 minutes ago, Captain Spaulding said: Great job, that weathering looks spot on. Thanks Cap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill lanfear Posted February 14 Excellent work on this Jay! The weathering is spot on and the details are excellent. Is the wheel lift scratch built as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchook Posted February 14 10 hours ago, bill lanfear said: Excellent work on this Jay! The weathering is spot on and the details are excellent. Is the wheel lift scratch built as well? Thanks Bill, I'm a huge fan of your builds. Yeah, the wheel lift, boom, winch, bed sides & bumper are all stuff I built. The lift pivots and everything slides and adjusts for the vehicle being towed. I made it so it can be removed & the old smash & grab sling can be used too, that pivots and moves the way it should too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Classicgas Posted February 14 (edited) Well done. What kit is the Holmes wrecker bed from? Edited February 14 by Classicgas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchook Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Classicgas said: Well done. What kit is the Holmes wrecker bed from? Thanks, the last picture has the body from the Midnite Cowboy kit, the other one is scratch built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nazz Posted February 14 Amazing as usual Mark ! I really like your weathering techniques. I always enjoy your builds. Thanks for sharing. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemodeler Posted February 14 Nice pair of wreckers, love the home made wheel lift, really cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted February 15 Excellent work Jay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Jim Posted February 16 Looks great, thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 17 I always enjoy your builds! The weathering is always excellent!! Of course I like tow trucks too. Excellent work! I like the homemade wheel lift. We considered making something like that for our 69 Ford, but we ended up replacing it with a 93 Ford with a factory wheel lift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerald Haney Posted February 18 excellent as always. you are the wrecker King! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckyg1 Posted February 20 The weathering is perfect, the interior appropriately worn & and the engine bay in great. Lots to look at. Love this build, nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toys4Don2 Posted February 21 Super cool looking wrecker! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael F Posted February 22 Very nice wrecker !! The weathering is high end ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve H Posted February 23 Another fantastic build Mark. As others have said, your weathering techniques are awesome and the overall look is spot on. As Gerald H said, you are the king of wreckers! Cheers, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchook Posted February 24 Thanks for all the great comments everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites