GMC 9500 Rollback Equipment Hauler

[redneckrigger]

Got this one done in two months.......amazing! It is a replica of the actual truck I used to have. It was a 1980 9500 rollback with a 6V92T, (replaced the original 6V53 by a previous owner), and a 5x2 transmission/rear end. It has a diamond plate 22 foot rollback body with a hydraulic winch. The cab is an AITM resin with a flip hood modification, a Backyard Shed resin engine, an AMT Ford frame, and parts box axles and springs. The dashboard is scratchbuilt from a Ford Louisville, and the body is totally built from Evergreen Styrene and it all works. I plan on doing some light weathering at a later date. Pretty happy with how it came out and how well it replicates the original. 

Edited April 3, 2019 by redneckrigger

[Jim B]

Fantastic build.  Lots of great details in this one.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Awesome build!! I really like the subject!! Lots of great scratch building!! I like the hinge on the hood. Looks great!!

[TECHMAN]

Fantastic job!!!!   Is that the V-6???

DJ

[leafsprings]

Excellent build!  Attention to authentic details of the actual vehicle is very impressive.

[redneckrigger]

2 hours ago, TECHMAN said:

Fantastic job!!!!   Is that the V-6???

DJ

Yes sir, it is a 6V92T. Thanks!

[tbill]

Great looking build, takes a little bit to notice all the little details, probably because it’s so realistic. Well done!

[tbill]

Saw this in person today, great build! Was nice to put another ‘screen name’ to a face. Enjoyed talking with you today! 

[gotnitro?]

Very nice build Tom ! Enjoyed checking out the build today at the Thaw 

Nice to meet ya too always enjoy meeting other forum members at local shows 

Edited April 7, 2019 by gotnitro?

[redneckrigger]

3 hours ago, tbill said:

Saw this in person today, great build! Was nice to put another ‘screen name’ to a face. Enjoyed talking with you today! 

 

2 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Very nice build Tom ! Enjoyed checking out the build today at the Thaw 

Nice to meet ya too always enjoy meeting other forum members at local shows 

Thanks guys, it WAS great to put faces with screen names. That is one of the main reasons why these shows are so much fun to go to. Add that to the inspiration one gets from seeing so many unbelievable builds, and talking to so many with the same passion, and it makes these shows awesome!

[kilrathy10]

Looks good, Man... I do love a good roll back build.... Good job...

[redneckrigger]

When I completed this build, I was never happy with the forward rake of the cab.  So…..finding myself with time to get to the bench after over a year away from it, first thing I addressed was to correct the rake.  Am MUCH happier with it now! Having just recently retired and sold my business, I see LOTS more time at the bench in my future!

[slusher]

Very nicely done GMC'!

[Noah H.]

Nicely done. I'm a big fan of the 2-stroke Detroit Diesels, and that 6V92T looks good.