BRBO Autocar tow truck (DONE)

[GLMFAA1]

Nice project, gonna look good. Phil Jenson's 'how to' was on the money. Comparing it to a First Gear die cast. I used airplane aileron hinges for the side out riggers doors.

You will probably find something better; this was built when I first saw Phils article way back when.

greg

[Chariots of Fire]

I have Phil Jensen's book from way back when.  Some good stuff there.  Nice photo, Greg!!

[slusher]

Real nice work Pat, removing the skirt between the wheels ?!

[1930fordpickup]

Pat this is going to fit right into your collection of trucks.

[landman]

5 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said:

Pat this is going to fit right into your collection of trucks.

If I find a spot to put it. Space is getting scarce.? 

[gatorincebu]

 

   Pat ,

        I like what you've done thus far . It all looks good from here !

 

  Be Well

   Gator

[landman]

Assembled the cut down body and added the outrigger doors. Not having any slam locks anymore, or at least not finding them, I used PE seat belt clips for handles.

[landman]

Looks like it will work. I must remember to score the inside to show the shutlines.

[GLMFAA1]

Hint: From late Tom Showers, here is a method of making round slam locks. Drill a hole the size of the lock, then on the back of the door place thin sheet piece at the lock hole covering it. Take a small dowel of plastic and place in hole at the diameter of the hole. Done many years ago. 

Photo not the greatest. but it is an example of his work.

greg

[Chariots of Fire]

I've still got some of the round door locks and the square ones as well.  They would be easy to cast.  A molotow pen would brighten them up.

[landman]

worked a bit on the interior

[Gary Chastain]

Nice detail

[gotnitro?]

Excellent work Pat !  Your details are really coming together 

[landman]

Chassis is pretty well complete as is the interior.

Edited November 6, 2022 by landman

[slusher]

Nice clean work, Pat and I love the detail dash buddy'!

[landman]

Working on the wrecker unit.

[Big John]

Beautiful job on the booms, adds nice detail.

[slusher]

Looking great Pat!

[gotnitro?]

Great work on the lattice booms 

Your wrecker body is coming along well

[landman]

[Gary Chastain]

Looking good

[landman]

Cab is pretty well done and mounted on the chassis.

[gotnitro?]

Rolling along ! 

 

[slusher]

Looks awesome , I like that color also!

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin good