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    Cool Old Timey Truck

    Needed to get out of the house so grabbed my folders of plans and hit the shop.
    I usually pick a plan and print out the parts I need.
    Not up to any thing complicated so found the old tanker truck plans that I have built before.
    One of Toys and Joys older very simple plans.
    Here’s what I made with the plans last time.

    As much as I like making cattle cars for my trains may try adding a cattle mover rear end. />Here’s what I have in mind.

    Here’s what I got done today.
    Frame [white oak] and bonnet [walnut].
    You ask why the oak frame well trying to save a little of my walnut stash.

    cabin parts.

    Radiators are all ways interesting to me.
    Tried making the main radiator frame walnut but the inside of the grill will be oak with a walnut back.


    I put a small bearing on my flush cut router bit to make a groove for the radiator core.


    As I said have no idea where I’m going with this but will have fun no matter what it turns out to be.

    Day two


    Still haven’t made up my mind if it’s pick up or panel truck or farm all?
    I’m just about to the point I better figure out what I’m making? [
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    It looks fantastic Bruce

    Top Stuff

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    Something not too complicated - bother !

    BUT then for a model master it could be a simpler build .

    It's one good looking ute you're building Bruce.

    Cheers, Peter

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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    Something not too complicated - bother !

    BUT then for a model master it could be a simpler build .

    It's one good looking ute you're building Bruce.

    Cheers, Peter
    Well it started out to be simple but things are complicated!!!
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    Got a little more done and it's going to be a tow truck.
    A hot rod tow truck, or there abouts.
    I lowered the frame and roof, and will have big tires and the motor O!!! my the motor, you can't see it but it's way big. LOL
    Got the fenders under control.

    IMG_6179.jpgIMG_6182.jpg
    Then I made a tool box every truck needs a tool box, this was before I got it in mind for the tow truck.
    next up wheels and the front bumper.

    IMG_6181.jpgIMG_6183.jpgIMG_6184.jpgIMG_6185.jpg

    Last but not least more tool boxes.
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    Next up will be building the winch set up.
    Remember this is a ton and a half so way heavy duty. LOL
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    Coming along very nicely Bruce

    Top work as always

    Keith

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    Love the idea of a Hot Rod Tow Truck Bruce...
    Lowered, Wide Tyres, Four Exhaust Pipes under the running boards....top stuff!
    Cheers, Peter

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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    Four Exhaust Pipes under the running boards....top stuff!
    Cheers, Peter
    Are you saying the pipes should come out just before the side boxes?
    It's that or out the back but come to think of it, going to be kind a crowded back there with all the tow thingy's, lol

    Wish I would have sanded the radiator to fit up to the bonnet, gives for a much more custom look but this is an old time truck so it is what it is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by htl View Post
    Are you saying the pipes should come out just before the side boxes?
    It's that or out the back but come to think of it, going to be kind a crowded back there with all the tow thingy's, lol

    Wish I would have sanded the radiator to fit up to the bonnet, gives for a much more custom look but this is an old time truck so it is what it is.
    From under the running boards adjacent the doors!

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    Cool

    Crowie I really don't think I had in mind that HOT of a Hot Rod when I was talking of souping it up more of a custom job. LOL
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    Cool Tow Truck

    Finally got a chance and gumption to get in the shop and play with the truck.
    Figured out a simple winch set up, just wasn’t up to building gears but you still get the idea.
    This is a hand cranked winch and can be cranked from 3 different points for different gear ratios.





    The winch will be farther back but just have it in there for now.

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    Great news to hear you’re up and about Bruce; the shed is one of the best places to recover…


    That crane you’ve challenged yourself with is surely a beauty; well done sir.

    Cheers, Peter

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    The crane looks tops Bruce.

    Great work

    Regards


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    The crane is well made.
    Although you state it will be further back, my opinion is that it should be moved towards the cab. Without a reference to an actual vehicle, my reasoning is so that it is closer to the center of the chassis and give the vehicle better balance if you were to actually hook up a vehicle for towing.

    Your build has me hooked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Handyjack View Post
    The crane is well made.
    Although you state it will be further back, my opinion is that it should be moved towards the cab. Without a reference to an actual vehicle, my reasoning is so that it is closer to the center of the chassis and give the vehicle better balance if you were to actually hook up a vehicle for towing.

    Your build has me hooked.
    That's what I meant to say just didn't come out right, will be center of the tail gate and tool box, me thinks.
    Really don't think I want to glue it in so need to come up with a way to bolt it to the bed.
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