Scott Eriksen

Hey Karl,,any idea if we might see this puppy??? lol >

this photo shows the Whelen Edge lightbar with red lenses,,,so even if the LED's can be switched from red to amber the red lenses make it moot ,,,I'm up in the air about my lightbar choice now

Brian,,we were talking the other day about that,,,ability to tilt the hoods and stuff with equipment mounted,,,we have a fleet of F450 Ford ambulances from Monroe Twp here in Jersey that have Rhino brand stainless steel grill guards that have full loops around the headlites,,,to change bulbs in the headlight assemblies the guard has to be removed or at least pivoted down on just 2 bracket bolts,,,an hour job to change a bulb

The Mack only has 1 door on the drivers side so I guess all fluids can be accessed there

I don't think I'll add the hood mirror

I probably should have cut down the fuel tanks more and added the battery boxes and air tanks,,it is what it is,,,my batteries are inside the left compartment "wink"

I might add diamond plate to the back,,,and the FDNY logos,,,paint the lift bar yellow

..............any resemblance to the actual vehicle is purely coincidental ,,,lol Brian,,notice the "snow plow hood" access doors

Think I might put a piece of diamond plate in the chain box

Thanks Ron!

Some progress today..........mated wrecker body to frame,mounted boom and winch housing,attached light bar pylon and diamond plate compartment tops and body side sills. Up next ,run the winch lines ,cab and body marker lights .Started fabbing a push bumper . Should have the amber light bar next week,front winch is in the pipeline

I remember working on those White Compacts when I was in my 20's ,,some had the 6cyl White Mustang gas engine and a few had C160 and C180 Cummins.That build is looking great!

Thanks Brian,, I have a Whelen Edge bar in amber coming,,,I was going to use the red and blue one ,but I double checked my pics and the actual one is all amber ,probably put some marker lights on the diamond plate also .The winch(s) for the front are 2 weeks out ,,so I may have this done except for that .I guess a could make up a push bumper though

.................no work today,,,so I took a nap ,,and watched The Sand Pebbles with Steve McQueen,,,,for the umpteenth time,,,never gets old .....did some bench time too,,,,, fitted the fender extensions,need a little massage with the sanding stick yet as they justtttt rub the fuel tanks a bit,,no biggie .Installed the winches and cable...installed the boom/winch/outrigger controls,,,BMF on the compartment handles and scuff plates....fabbed up a light bar pylon with brass and Plastruct diamond plate-that will get hit with Revell chrome and attached to Plastruct diamond plate and that will go on top of the compartments ........see what tomorrow brings

I have a couple ,,,I use an eyeglass repair kit ,,I used those screws for my mirror brackets > Amazon.com: Upgrade Version Magnetic Eye Glass Repairing Kit, Eyeglass Repair Tool Kit with Compact Screw Box Include Nose Pads, Precision Screwdriver Set, Screws, Tweezer for Eyeglass, Sunglass, Spectacles Watch : Health & Household / Another kit that I've used for many things > Amazon.com: 600pcs Screws and Nuts, Stainless Steel Nut and Bolt Assortment Kit M1 M1.2 M1.4 M1.6 for Watches Glassess : Industrial & Scientific / A miniature spring kit > Dianrui 300PCS Compression Springs Assortment Kit 23 Different Sizes Mini Spring Stainless Steel Mechanical Small Springs for DIY Repair Project: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific / And this kit which I use the most and has the flat washers > HELIFOUNER 420 Pieces M2 x 6mm /8mm /10mm /12mm /16mm /20mm, Phillips Pan Head Machine Screws, Metric Screws Bolts Washers Nuts Kit, 304 Stainless Steel: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

I got a miniature machine screw assortment on Amazon that has assorted flat washers,,they are perfect for "dialing in" cab mounts-height

I guess when you gotta break out the D9 the snow is pretty deep ,,,lol !

Thanks Gary ! While it won't be 100% prototypical it should turn out pretty good considering or at least look the part! lol

Sweet truck! The shop diorama during your build is a nice touch !

Paul's a good guy,never had a problem ..I've bought lots of stuff from him

Thanks Ron!

No work today.....got the pass side tank on,heater hoses and wiper arms-blades . Finessing the hood fender extensions with some putty right now,,,once thats done I'll paint them rubber black and attach to the hood...get the hood back on then we go and tackle wrecker body assembly

I was going to use the KFS winch I have for the front mount but ,, I ordered these 2 from 3D Concepts a Tulsa and a Braden ,,I'll see what works/looks best when I get 'em