1937 Ford tow truck- fiddly stuff!

[David G.]

That's going to be one cool looking tow rig.

David G.

[Paul Payne]

Been wrestling styrene into submission- or at least bending it to my will! I removed the molded fenders on the bed sides and replaced them with styrene sheet. Used some plastic strapping from work as diamond tread plate for the bed. Added a towing hitch to the rear of the bed. Created nuts by slicing hex rod, drilling a hole, and gluing in rod stock for the bolt. These will be used to simulate how the boom mounting frame will attach to the bed. Added grease cups to all the bearing blocks and also created the chain roller. The front bumper was created using a 49 Ford front gravel pan and a strip of styrene, This will end up attached to the existing dumb irons and will have a winch attached. The winch spool was made from a tube and styrene discs and is supported by what were once tow hitches. The drive mechanism has yet to be constructed but will be air powered as will the towing winch. More to come when I get more done!

Edited April 23, 2023 by Paul Payne

[David G.]

Looking good!

David G.

[stavanzer]

Wow!

Words Fail me.

[Paul Payne]

Thanks, Alan!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Moving along nicely. The diamond plate source is pretty cool too.  

[Paul Payne]

More progress- have done a lot of weathering, still more to go- now it looks like a tasty junk yard! Completed the front bumper and winch with a scratch built tow hook, working on the exhaust system, created a headache rack from part of a roll cage and some wire, beginning to put together components for the air compressor from bits and pieces from the stash- unknown parts, a pull start engine, an air tank from a smaller scale belly tank, a section removed from that and turned into a fuel tank- a lot of creative fun with junk!

[slusher]

Real nice work on the boom!

[Zippi]

That front bumper setup looks nice.  I just love the weathered look you've done.  Nice progress man. 

[David G.]

Excellent weathering, the tow cable looks great!

David G.

[MeatMan]

Awesome work!

[Paul Payne]

Thanks, everyone, pix of the air compressor that will power the air motor driving the main winch, as well as the air motor and gear drive, coming soon!

[Paul Payne]

Air compressor, engine compartment, main winch drive, head ache rack, and exhausts.

[David G.]

Looking good!

I would have loved to have a set of those tires when I built my WWII Jeep.

David G.

Edited May 15, 2023 by David G.
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[Paul Payne]

Progress! Beginning final assembly, mainly have to finish the bed sides and fenders and a few other details.

[David G.]

You have some serious looking machinery there.

I like the grab rails on the fender/sidewalls.

David G.

[Paul Payne]

It's Done! Sneak Peek! Lots more in Under Glass!

[David G.]

Looks like it's ready for battle.

David G.