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30th March 2019, 09:21 AM #1
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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30th March 2019, 09:40 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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It looks fantastic Bruce
Top Stuff
Keith
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30th March 2019, 09:58 AM #3
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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30th March 2019, 10:11 AM #4An Index Of My Model making Blogs on Lumber Jocks.
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2nd April 2019, 09:45 AM #5
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.
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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.
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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. LOLAn Index Of My Model making Blogs on Lumber Jocks.
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Coming along very nicely Bruce
Top work as always
Keith
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3rd April 2019, 10:13 AM #7
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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18th April 2019, 02:07 AM #8
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.An Index Of My Model making Blogs on Lumber Jocks.
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18th April 2019, 08:37 PM #9
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19th April 2019, 04:08 AM #10
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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30th April 2019, 07:02 AM #11
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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30th April 2019, 08:03 AM #12
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
Keith
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30th April 2019, 11:15 PM #14
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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