Superpeterbilt Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I bought this kit to try to use the tires on a 1/32 semi. I robbed a few parts from it for my Ford wrecker project, and I figured Id play around with whats left. For starters, I wanted to change the whole stance of the struck. The cab sits on the frame very strangely, so the first thing I did was notch the rear cab wall to let it sit lower on the frame. I also modified the fromt leaf springs to lower it some more. I ended up tucking the frame into the front in more by cutting out the engine, cutting some of the inner fender off, cutting a little of the bottom of the radiator as well. After all that, Im happy. I used the bed floor, but made new sides. I cut off the molded on sunvisor, and filled in the sunroof hole. After all of that, it looks just like the way I remember these trucks. I added a piece of styrene sheet to the odd notch on the back of the cab. I rounded it over and blended it with the shape of the roof and back panel. Now I kinda want to get a few more of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I like the start up here. Got the makings of one good looking wrecker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Great start! The new sides of the body turn it into a completely different truck, much better if you ask me. I'll be watching for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Looking good Terry. Watching to see where you end up with this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Looking great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Terry, You have a good start on this one. Will be watching for further updates. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Nice work Terry and the mods you made certainly improved the stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 VERY cool project. There is an out of commission wrecker around the corner from me that matches this kit perfectly - right down to the boom. Been wanting to do something similar to the 1:1 version for a while. The owner is a bit of a hoarder and won't sell it, even though the property is for sale and he has nowhere else to store it. I'll wear him down one of these days...Until then, I'll have to live vicariously through your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Looks like it will be right on track, Terry. One thing, though. I'd ditch the antennas. In real life they would be about an inch thick. Cut them off, drill out the top of the mirror bracket and install some spring wire or stretched sprue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Lookin good Terry..I like the roof being filled in.sun roof on a work truck?..ya I'd fill it in aswell.adding the styrene works.good stance for a wore out 1 ton.alot had a stance that way.nice work dude....Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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