landman Posted December 27, 2020 Author Posted December 27, 2020 If you put enough pieces together it starts looking like a wrecker boom.
landman Posted December 27, 2020 Author Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/20/2020 at 9:21 PM, GLMFAA1 said: Phil Jenson did a fine job on "how to". Here is my version of his build. Another source might be the First Gear wreckers greg Greg and A.J., how did you make this piece? It is the catch that keeps the booms together. On 12/21/2020 at 7:32 PM, maxwell48098 said: Here's my version following Phil's plans, but using the optional Holmes square tube booms:
gotnitro? Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Really starting to look ready for duty !!
GLMFAA1 Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 take two longer pieces of stock and cut the zig zag by files and then cut to size and glue on the booms. greg
landman Posted December 28, 2020 Author Posted December 28, 2020 6 hours ago, GLMFAA1 said: take two longer pieces of stock and cut the zig zag by files and then cut to size and glue on the booms. greg OK. Thanks Greg. I'll try that.
Mopar - D Posted December 28, 2020 Posted December 28, 2020 Pat your booms look good all your scratch building parts on this are coming together nicely.
landman Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 11 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Pat your booms look good all your scratch building parts on this are coming together nicely. Except I just discovered the pulleys should have two grooves.
landman Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 two steps back, one forward. New twin groove pulleys.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 Nice pulleys Pat! Maybe I missed the info but what will be the type of truck that will receive this beautiful equipment?
Chariots of Fire Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 Hey, Pat. What kind of aluminum rod are you using? I know there are different kinds; some good for turning and some not so good.
landman Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Hey, Pat. What kind of aluminum rod are you using? I know there are different kinds; some good for turning and some not so good. It's actually a fairly soft tubing. Grooves well.
landman Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Nice pulleys Pat! Maybe I missed the info but what will be the type of truck that will receive this beautiful equipment? That major executive decision hasn't been made yet. Something like one of these. Or maybe an Autocar. Edited December 29, 2020 by landman
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 WOW, a lot of good choices, I have a weakness or a fondness for the FORD N-Series but they are all good choices!
landman Posted December 30, 2020 Author Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: WOW, a lot of good choices, I have a weakness or a fondness for the FORD N-Series but they are all good choices! I already have a Ford N600, however since I know one of the owners of Guay's Garage it might be an idea. Edited December 30, 2020 by landman
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, landman said: I already have a Ford N600, however since I know one of the owners of Guay's Garage it might be an idea. Super cool Pat!!! Is it a resin kit? I'm obviously not an expert in this category but I never seen one as styrene kit, I really love these old FORDs!
landman Posted December 30, 2020 Author Posted December 30, 2020 44 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Super cool Pat!!! Is it a resin kit? I'm obviously not an expert in this category but I never seen one as styrene kit, I really love these old FORDs! Yes it is. Motor City Resin Casters Ford Products
Warren D Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 An old Autocar would be nice, AITM has the 50's hood conversion for the A64B kit. AITM has an old International that might go well, so many choices!
landman Posted January 2, 2021 Author Posted January 2, 2021 Yesterday it was the stiff leg brace and this morning the outriggers.
landman Posted January 2, 2021 Author Posted January 2, 2021 It looks like Jensen used the towbar from the AMT kit. I wonder if someone here could sketch me one with measurements. Pretty Please...
landman Posted January 2, 2021 Author Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, landman said: It looks like Jensen used the towbar from the AMT kit. I wonder if someone here could sketch me one with measurements. Pretty Please... Actually, just the neasurements would do, I found the instructions for the Peterbilt wrecker, I can copy it there.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 Great job Pat, everything looks very accurate and well made so far. Jamie Davis from Highway thru Hell is definitely going to want to add your tow truck to his collection, he can't resist those old "big iron". ?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 I’ve been wanting to build one of these for years! I will be watching your build closely and taking notes. Looks great so far!
gotnitro? Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 18 hours ago, landman said: Actually, just the neasurements would do, I found the instructions for the Peterbilt wrecker, I can copy it there. Hey Pat I can take some off my autocar wrecker this afternoon and close ups if that would help
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