Parts box tow truck

[BIGTRUCK]

A quick mock-up after gathering up parts and scratching out a few.

This one us really being done "as we go" All the red parts are from a beater AMT LiL Gasser.

The grey parts are AMT LiL Mixer.

The lighting and roof lights are from AMT LiL Yeller bus rod.

Engine is part AMT Lil Gasser and part Monogram Paddywagon.

 Front axle is parts box. Most chrome has been removed except front axle and wheels, and that could change direction, not sure yet about tires/wheels.

Boom is from the Monogram Hangman. Had to make one suspension beam and a top for the bed.

 

 

Edited November 25, 2019 by BIGTRUCK

[BIGTRUCK]

As it always happens things went another direction..? but I like this better. Flintstone resin tires..duals on the rear instead of 4 slicks and mags.

 

[stavanzer]

Nice! Very Nice. I like the Rim Change.

[gotnitro?]

Definitely like the wheel swap, it looks more in proportion now .

Following 

[BIGTRUCK]

All the  cutting and test fitting are done, final mock up before deciding on which way to paint it.  Shiney, dull, rat, or shiney with old. 

[Draggon]

That's coming along great. I like the wheel change too-makes it unique compared to your first version. The way it sits now I think shiny/blingy is not right for it, and rat might put it into "just another rat rod" category. 

[FredRPG]

I agree with above ^. What about half way in between, sort of like a survivor turned hot rod?

[OldNYJim]

Oh yeah, that’s KILLER!  Way cool!  Love the wheels!

[bisc63]

NICE!

[Fat Brian]

This is really cool and makes me want to work on my 34 rat wrecker. One thing though, your valve covers are on backwards, the angled part goes in the back.

[BIGTRUCK]

11 hours ago, Fat Brian said:

This is really cool and makes me want to work on my 34 rat wrecker. One thing though, your valve covers are on backwards, the angled part goes in the back.

Ok thank you, I never gave it any thought. EZ fix tho'.

[BIGTRUCK]

On 12/8/2019 at 8:19 PM, FredRPG said:

I agree with above ^. What about half way in between, sort of like a survivor turned hot rod?

A heavier duty homemade  version of Monograms " Hangman "

[BIGTRUCK]

I could not find the plastic hang mans kit rope or coil of rope, so off to the craft store for some waxed thread in rope color. Bed pretty much done.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great build. Excellent example of kitbashing a well executed project.