dodgefever Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) I have a pile of the Revell kits, so figured one would be a good candidate for a 1-ton conversion.  I'm thinking about making a wrecker body for it. 🤔  Not much to show yet, but I've got a new rear chassis section, leaf springs, HO72 axle and 17.5" wheels to assemble.  The kit chassis will be cut off near the front of the cab and this new section grafted on. Front suspension stock, but with the new 1-ton brakes/ hubs.  Edited January 1 by dodgefever 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Great project, will be watching this one! Looks like all the correct parts for a mid 60's 1 ton build. Are the conversion pieces your own making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Have a ‘60 Chevy C30 on the back burner. Need to make a flatbed. I’m watching with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 17 hours ago, leafsprings said: Great project, will be watching this one! Looks like all the correct parts for a mid 60's 1 ton build. Are the conversion pieces your own making?  Yes, I drew them in FreeCAD and printed them. Doing some research on the wrecker... might end up badged as a '66, because a Holmes 440 looks a lot easier to build than a 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Grafted in the chassis and assembled the rear end.  The wheels and tyres are just dry fitted to see how it sits. I'll get some better photos in the daylight tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust collectors Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Looking good! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 (edited) No real progress, after reading @TheBEAUMONTGURU's thread I've been staring at the grille and thinking about how to improve it. Better photos of the mock up anyway... Wheel/tyre fit might look sloppy, but they're only loosely put together here; can't glue them until they're painted. CAD drawing. The sharp eyed will notice the missing U bolts. I couldn't see a way to print them without them breaking, so figured I'd use wire.   Edited January 5 by dodgefever 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Very nice work and nice stance also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Looks great! The chassis cab is coming together nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 this is shaping up to be an epic build!  super cool!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 I decided to tackle the 400, so I've made some progress on the mast and winch. Test print of the bed, which broke, but at least I know it fits... Â Â 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 This is looking great. The chassis parts you printed appear spot on. Nice work so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 (edited) Still working on the wrecker body, but I got some paint on the chassis. Â Edited February 29 by dodgefever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Very cool, I had a '65 C30 years ago. I have a stalled '60 Chevy wrecker in the works, used the Revell Midnite Cowboy wrecker back. I'm looking for a 3D printed source, most are sold out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Very nice progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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