'68 Chev/Racer's Wedge. I now have a shop truck.

[pack rat]

I've had this MPC '68 Chev cab kicking around for years; the remains of a tow truck version I built when it was new.  Combining the vintage cab with an AMT GMC stepside body was on the to-do list. 

That changed when my name popped up on the recent Racer's Wedge decal sheet (a much-appreciated compliment BTW).  I had a couple of decal sheets they sent me as well as a Racer's Wedge test shot I "test-built" for them a few months ago.  I thought it would be cool to build myself a shop truck, but the test shot was missing the a couple of interior pieces, so the '68 cab was put to good use. 

I guess its only fitting that the "Wherry Restorations" shop truck is a partial restoration in itself. 

Yes, I am planning to touch up the sloppy side marker lights....funny thing, whenever I use Tamiya clear acrylics the camera picks up rough edges that I can't see otherwise.

 

Edited December 20, 2021 by pack rat

[4mula1fan]

Pretty cool!

[espo]

I like this. Great looking paint work. 

[stavanzer]

Now, this is truly Neat!

Nice to see a name from a decal sheet, used the person named. Great Job, Mike.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Can-Con]

Looks great Mike. Great color, what is it? ,,  and I like the Cragar G/Ts too. 

Edited December 20, 2021 by Can-Con

[pack rat]

36 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

Looks great Mike. Great color, what is it? ,,  and I like the Cragar G/Ts too. 

Thanks, Steve.

The color is Tamiya TS-54 out of the can, cleared with Testors Wet Look clear.

I thought the Cragar GT's were perfect for the truck; they came from the MPC Coronets I also bought back in '68/69.  

 

Edited December 20, 2021 by pack rat

[Can-Con]

5 minutes ago, pack rat said:

Thanks, Steve.

The color is Tamiya TS-54 out of the can, cleared with Testors Wet Look clear.

I thought the Cragar GT's were perfect for the truck; they came from the MPC Coronets I also bought back in '68/69.  

 

Thanks Mike. It looks kinda like Mopar B-5 blue. 

Yea, the G/Ts are pretty rare. I have a set I'm using on a '67 Cougar I'm slowly working on at the moment.

[Jack L]

4 hours ago, pack rat said:

I've had this MPC '68 Chev cab kicking around for years; the remains of a tow truck version I built when it was new.  Combining the vintage cab with an AMT GMC stepside body was on the to-do list. 

That changed when my name popped up on the recent Racer's Wedge decal sheet (a much-appreciated compliment BTW).  I had a couple of decal sheets they sent me as well as a Racer's Wedge test shot I "test-built" for them a few months ago.  I thought it would be cool to build myself a shop truck, but the test shot was missing the a couple of interior pieces, so the '68 cab was put to good use. 

I guess its only fitting that the "Wherry Restorations" shop truck is a partial restoration in itself. 

Yes, I am planning to touch up the sloppy side marker lights....funny thing, whenever I use Tamiya clear acrylics the camera picks up rough edges that I can't see otherwise.

 

very nice, looks better with a 68 cab. 

 

[Gerald Haney]

awesome job!

[Zippi]

Nice looking.  Turned out nice.

[happy grumpy]

Great build, I like the color and the finish. The interior is nicely detailed.

[Bills72sj]

Well done and gorgeous color.

[slusher]

absolutely outstanding!!

[TooOld]

Now that's a sharp looking truck , well done ! 

[ewetwo]

Nice. The truck and the cars.

[thatz4u]

nice save on the cab, love the color on the completed truck

[Bainford]

Cool looking hauler, and neat story about the decals. How neat is that. 

That green Galaxie is super sweet, too.

[carrucha]

Cool build.  I like the body color.  The Cragars are a nice touch.

[thatz4u]

Mike, did your kit come with extra wheels, caps, spindles, ETC??

[ewetwo]

Nice build on the truck and cars.