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38 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Thanks Lee! Getting closer,,still lots to do

You will be done before you know it. 

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More progress........got the exhaust on ,,went with a short stack and a raincap ,, I guess I always liked that annoying rattle from them,,,lol .Got the drivers side fuel tank on with the steps and ran the fuel lines to the engine ,engine end still has to be terminated,,I also have to run heater hoses yet,,so I pulled the hood pins and took it off. Also put the cab grabs on ,you cant see the pass side its behind the muffler.The drivers side tank has the combo fuel/DEF . I also ran 1/16th spacer strips on the wrecker body to raise it up a scooch ,,,,looks better I think.Had to shorten the pass side tank,,,that's been painted with Alclad aluminum and is in the dehydrator.Depending if I have to work tomorrow I'll get that nailed in and finish the fuel lines and heater hoses.I also have hood fender extensions that have to be worked in order to get them to fit 

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I was going to use the KFS winch I have for the front mount but ,, I ordered these 2 from 3D Concepts a Tulsa and a Braden ,,I'll see what works/looks best when I get 'em

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Driver's side tank looks great, Scott - hope you get the front winch mounted so your hood opens, to show all your detail work!

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No work today.....got the pass side tank on,heater hoses and wiper arms-blades . Finessing the hood fender extensions with some putty right now,,,once thats done I'll paint them rubber black and attach to the hood...get the hood back on  then we go and tackle wrecker body assembly 

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1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said:

Scott, this build is progressing so well, looking good.

Thanks Gary !  While it won't be 100% prototypical it should turn out pretty good considering or at least look the part! lol

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.................no work today,,,so I took a nap ,,and watched The Sand Pebbles with Steve McQueen,,,,for the umpteenth time,,,never gets old .....did some bench time too,,,,, fitted the fender extensions,need a little massage with the sanding stick yet as they justtttt rub the fuel tanks a bit,,no biggie .Installed the winches and cable...installed the boom/winch/outrigger controls,,,BMF on the compartment handles and scuff plates....fabbed up a light bar pylon with brass and Plastruct diamond plate-that will get hit with Revell chrome and attached to Plastruct diamond plate and that will go on top of the compartments ........see what tomorrow brings

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1 minute ago, BK9300 said:

Good job on the pylon - all chromed up, with the light bar, will look awesome!

Thanks Brian,, I have a Whelen Edge bar in amber coming,,,I was going to use the red and blue one ,but I double checked my pics and the actual one is all amber ,probably put some marker lights on the diamond plate also .The winch(s) for the front are 2 weeks out ,,so I may have this done except for that .I guess a could make up a push bumper  though

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Some progress today..........mated wrecker body to frame,mounted boom and winch housing,attached light bar pylon and diamond plate compartment tops and body side sills. Up next ,run the winch lines ,cab and body marker lights .Started fabbing a push bumper . Should have the amber light bar next week,front winch is in the pipeline 

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7 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Some progress today..........mated wrecker body to frame,mounted boom and winch housing,attached light bar pylon and diamond plate compartment tops and body side sills. Up next ,run the winch lines ,cab and body marker lights .Started fabbing a push bumper . Should have the amber light bar next week,front winch is in the pipeline 

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WOW! Scott this is really looking righteous! Great job.

Ron G 

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Everything's coming together, Scott - just a great looking truck!  I think the diamond plate in the chain box will add a bit of break in the red deck area and fit right in.

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..............any resemblance to the actual vehicle is purely coincidental ,,,lol  Brian,,notice the "snow plow hood" access doors50452813952_8c2e85be87_b.jpg

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6 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said:

..............any resemblance to the actual vehicle is purely coincidental ,,,lol  Brian,,notice the "snow plow hood" access doors

I'd never seen these access doors/hatches in hoods before you posted a pic of a truck with a set - smart idea!

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