TAT 2018 Dodge LT1000 Wrecker

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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

[DrKerry]

Dual straights?? Gonna wake up the neighborhood!!! Kool looking old Dodge though. I’ll be watching!!

[towman1271]

  Great idea.. But I'm a sucker for any form of towing equipment!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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

[DrKerry]

Sweet, can’t wait to see it come together Brian!!! Got some more chassis work done on my Pete today!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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!

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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

[DrKerry]

Looking good Brian!!!! Just a question, are you leaving the mis-match height between the bed and cab? 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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

[DrKerry]

Wasn’t  sure, had to ask!! Thanks for clearing that up Brian!!  Gonna look Kool for sure!!!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

1 minute ago, DrKerry said:

Wasn’t  sure, had to ask!! Thanks for clearing that up Brian!!  Gonna look Kool for sure!!!!

Thanks Kerry!!

[SpreadAxle]

It looks like you're making the body longer. This is going to be an interesting project.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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.

[SpreadAxle]

Yes it does seem to be a bit short out of the box.

[jacobus]

looks great , like it sofar

those wheels are nice

jacobus

[gatorincebu]

 

 Brian, Looks like this will be another of your interesting builds. I'm on board for the ride .

 

 Be Well

 Gator

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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

[landman]

Nice bed, pretty engine

[DrKerry]

Looking great Brian!!!!! Love the stretched bed and engine choice on it!!!!

[CRUSADER2]

Like it, interesting project, its looking good

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks guys!! I have a little more progress. I hope to get some more pictures soon.

 Thanks again!!

[gatorincebu]

Good start ! like what I see here .

 

 Be Well

  Gator

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

On 6/4/2018 at 4:36 AM, gatorincebu said:

Good start ! like what I see here .

 

 Be Well

  Gator

 

Thanks Gator!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

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

 

[Mopar - D]

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