1944 Diamond T 6x6

[Chariots of Fire]

We can now say that the cab and chassis are complete.  Time to get back to the body and the wrecker portion of this build.

[Chariots of Fire]

So back to the body it is.  Work done on the small tailgate and the tool boxes.  The tailgate opens and can be set in a flat position with the chains.  The tool boxes open also with brass tubes and steel wire inside.  The tailgate hinge looks big but it's not.  The shadows make it look odd but it's not like that at all.

[Gary Chastain]

Your skills are unbelievable, enjoying watching your build. ???

[Chariots of Fire]

The truck body is now complete and work has begun on the wrecker frame.  All sorts of things to make on this part of the build!

[GLMFAA1]

When are you going to run out of OD green? 

greg

[Chariots of Fire]

3 cans from now, Greg.  Here's what it looks like as of tonite.  I turned the acetylene and O2 tanks from aluminum rod and made mounting brackets for them. 

[Chariots of Fire]

Here are the turnings.  They will be painted OD as well but with a red top for the Acetylene and a green top for the O2.

[Flynlo]

 Great work as always Charles! I am enjoying watching this come together.

[Chariots of Fire]

2 hours ago, Flynlo said:

 Great work as always Charles! I am enjoying watching this come together.

Thanks, Tim.  Still plenty to do so there will be more photos to come.

[Chariots of Fire]

Here's a look at the nearly completed frame.  I still have the double pulleys to make for the top cross member and the brackets for the booms that attach to the bottom cross member.  The rest of the frame work is essentially done.

[Chariots of Fire]

Been doing additional work on the wrecker frame.  Winches are installed and awaiting cable.  Working on the pulleys for up top.  One is done.  The other will be made using the brass materials shown.  An air compressor and hose are done and go under the wrecker frame and spare tire.

[Paul Payne]

Some of the best scratch building I've ever seen! Really enjoying this build!

[Chariots of Fire]

Got the booms done and mounted with a temporary cable just to see what it looks like.  Not so sure that the booms aren't a bit out of scale but will go with them for now.

[Warren D]

Still in awe of your talent and patience with these builds.

[GLMFAA1]

I think the way the body is shaped it gives the illusion of short booms. You still have some large pulleys to go on the ends. 

goin' call you Charlie DaVinci from now on. Hope you had a great Christmas.

greg

[Chariots of Fire]

We did, Greg.  Quiet but nice.  Got the booms done and the double pulleys at the top of each.  Was even able to string one side up with the cable that raises it so that it works.  Made a crank so that the boom can be raised up and down.

[Gary Chastain]

You really did a great job and stuck to your vision. You got some serious skills. 

[Chariots of Fire]

Still making progress a little at a time.  Today marked a milestone as both booms are finished and the cables have been strung.  They can move the booms up or down and can raise a load independently.  Still plenty of work to do but the big stuff is finally done.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

WOW!!! I've missed a lot in the past few weeks!! I wish that I had half of your skills!! The boom looks amazing!! The canvas top looks perfect! Every time that I think that this can't get any better, you make it better!! Top notch work all the way!!!

[Chariots of Fire]

The truck is finished.  Now it is just a case of putting on the tools and materials.  Two pioneer kits need to be made for the tool box lids.  Got some "stuff" for the insides as well.

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On 1/4/2023 at 12:14 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

WOW!!! I've missed a lot in the past few weeks!! I wish that I had half of your skills!! The boom looks amazing!! The canvas top looks perfect! Every time that I think that this can't get any better, you make it better!! Top notch work all the way!!!

Hey, Brian.  Thanks for the comments.  The top is made of two ply facial tissue painted in place with 50/50 white glue and water.  After if dried I was able to lift it off and paint inside and outside with Tamiya OD.  The offsetting color is just the way it came out.  Sort of sun bleached if you will.  It was made with two parts; the back and sides and then the top.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Beyond wow. It's a real treat to follow the steps you go through turning raw materials into a world-class model. Thanks for the show.  

[gotnitro?]

A real show stopper ! Phenomenal work on your wrecker. 

The droop on the top looks so good and color faded 

[NOBLNG]

Wow! Absolutely awesome work as usual Charles. Your attention to detail and scratch building skills are second to none.?