early 60's narrow nose Peterbilt wrecker

[bitner]

Howdy folks:

Here is the first truck model I've built in months. I used the original 1970 issue of the AMT wrecker with the little window cab, and the sleeper from the original California Hauler. I stretched the frame so the sleeper would fit, and narrowed the nose 1/2". I made all the decals except the Peterbilt logos.

Edited January 16, 2009 by bitner

[midwest 1953]

Howdy folks:

Here is the first truck model I've built in months. I used the original 1970 issue of the AMT wrecker with the little window cab, and the sleeper from the original California Hauler. I stretched the frame so the sleeper would fit, and narrowed the nose 1/2". I made all the decals except the Peterbilt logos.

very nice!!!

[fordh8r]

I love wreckers. Those things are so cool to watch in action. Nice build, got another to build yet?

Edited January 5, 2009 by fordh8r

[mackinac359]

Wow! Really nice.

Tim

[The Modeling Hermit]

That's a beautiful build.

[ABC Auto Industry]

Nice job!

[Ben]

Very, very nice Bill!!!!!!!!! Whats the story on those period correct aluminum five hole wheels?

[bitner]

Thanks guys:

This has been a project I have been wanting to do for some time. Ben those are the kit 10 holes with a little body putty and bright chrome bare metal foil alterations. Not exactly perfect but close enough.

Cheers:

Bill

[scummy]

G,day , love those early pete models , and you have done a real smick job on the conversion . All the others i've seen that have stretched the chassis sortof sage but yours is straight as i die .I brought one of these early pete towies on evilbay couple of months ago , they comin real hard to find now . Cheers

[Old Albion]

Bill,

Superb looking old Pete. I like the colour scheme it works well with the age of the truck and I like your hood. This would look great photographed outside in natural light. I bought the original 359 wrecker kit sometime ago and have been thinking about a possible build as a long hood 351 but without the sleeper.

Best Wishes

Dave Bates

[SpreadAxle]

You did a good job converting th ehood to a narrow nose. Nice job overall.