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plow jockey
07-06-2013, 08:46 PM
Had some free time this weekend and started on this project. Been wanting to build a wrecker for some time now. Heres the rolling chassis 28 inches long. It will have boom built by Travis.A W900 KW daycab. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/002_zps38f2b13a.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/002_zps38f2b13a.jpg.html)

Bigrigger
07-07-2013, 12:24 AM
Good start, sure to be a solid build!

plow jockey
07-07-2013, 01:24 PM
Good start, sure to be a solid build!

Thanks much buddy!! Heres a pic of the wecker bed. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/001_zps75597ce1.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/001_zps75597ce1.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/002_zps5a657b9b.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/002_zps5a657b9b.jpg.html)

1985 kenworth
07-07-2013, 04:26 PM
Hey fred.... another awesome build from you....keep the updates coming...everyone needs a wrecker in their fleet for those unforeseen circumstances.i will be eyeing this one too:D

1985 kenworth
07-07-2013, 04:41 PM
Hey fred.... another awesome build from you....keep the updates coming...everyone needs a wrecker in their fleet for those unforeseen circumstances.i will be eyeing this one too:D

plow jockey
07-07-2013, 05:27 PM
Hey fred.... another awesome build from you....keep the updates coming...everyone needs a wrecker in their fleet for those unforeseen circumstances.i will be eyeing this one too:D

Thanks Dewayne!! I had Rick do up the cab to. Here are a few pics. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloads_zps6fa6e6a1.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloads_zps6fa6e6a1.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownload_zps0f2b6794.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownload_zps0f2b6794.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloadg_zps697c7dde.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloadg_zps697c7dde.jpg.html)

plow jockey
07-07-2013, 06:21 PM
Got the boom mounted to the frame and the bed mounted to the boom. Need to fab up a bracket for mounting a winch and wor lights. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/219_zpscf761476.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/219_zpscf761476.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/220_zpsa7af50d9.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/220_zpsa7af50d9.jpg.html)

flamefighter47
07-07-2013, 10:22 PM
Wow everything looks amazing. Looking forward to the paint job....

Stuff
07-07-2013, 10:40 PM
looking good!!

rccrazy523
07-07-2013, 11:23 PM
This is a great build I love Big tow trucks( but not when I have to pay the bill ) I have to build one someday can not wait to see it done keep up the great work

plow jockey
07-08-2013, 12:04 AM
Wow everything looks amazing. Looking forward to the paint job....
Thanks!!! It's gonna be black and orange.
looking good!!
Thanks!!!
This is a great build I love Big tow trucks( but not when I have to pay the bill ) I have to build one someday can not wait to see it done keep up the great work

Thanks!!! I've had a time or two I had to use rotator. Guess that's what makes plowing exciting.

plow jockey
07-08-2013, 07:51 PM
Heres a few pics of the painted cab. The bed will follow the black and orange theme. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloadh_zps569275a0.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloadh_zps569275a0.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloady_zps572feec2.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloady_zps572feec2.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloadm_zps795f9f98.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/securedownloadm_zps795f9f98.jpg.html)

1985 kenworth
07-08-2013, 09:27 PM
Wow fred... the colours used compliment each other and the scheme is exact for the old school cab.... simply oustanding:D....now i know for sure i really need one:bounce:

BRICKNICK
07-08-2013, 09:41 PM
I'm loving the color scheme, very Harley Davidson looking. You can never go wrong with a seminole paint job especially on a kenworth or peterbilt.

plow jockey
07-08-2013, 09:44 PM
Wow fred... the colours used compliment each other and the scheme is exact for the old school cab.... simply oustanding:D....now i know for sure i really need one:bounce:

Thanks Dewayne. I have always wanted a black n orange truck. Wasn't planing it being a wrecker. Was gonna use my paystar, but the KW fit the bill. You know me. Old school trucks rule!!

plow jockey
07-08-2013, 09:50 PM
I'm loving the color scheme, very Harley Davidson looking. You can never go wrong with a seminole paint job especially on a kenworth or peterbilt.

Thanks!! You can't go wrong with orange n black. And your right the Seminole paint scheme compliments the KW's n Pete's.

sneaky-pete
07-09-2013, 09:30 AM
Nice build!
I love the color and the scheme.

louie r/c nut
07-09-2013, 09:40 AM
Excellent work keep the photos coming .

plow jockey
07-09-2013, 06:38 PM
Nice build!
I love the color and the scheme.

Excellent work keep the photos coming .

Thanks Guys!!!. I just picked out the colors and paint scheme. Probuilder painted the cab and built the bed.

flamefighter47
07-09-2013, 10:24 PM
The paint job looks simply amazing......

1985 kenworth
07-10-2013, 12:08 PM
i agree fred old school rules!!!!!

Espeefan
07-10-2013, 12:50 PM
Another build I somehow failed to see, but now that I found it, I am sure this will be one of the sharpest wreckers on the forum! Great color and paint scheme choice. The cab looks beautiful, and the wrecker body does too. I can't wait to see this one finished and running. You sure now how to lay a heck of a paint job too. That finish is flawless! Rick did a nice job with the cab mods. The fenders look so smooth!

plow jockey
07-10-2013, 05:20 PM
The paint job looks simply amazing......
Thanks Buddy !!
i agree fred old school rules!!!!!
Yes Sir !! Well said.
Another build I somehow failed to see, but now that I found it, I am sure this will be one of the sharpest wreckers on the forum! Great color and paint scheme choice. The cab looks beautiful, and the wrecker body does too. I can't wait to see this one finished and running. You sure now how to lay a heck of a paint job too. That finish is flawless! Rick did a nice job with the cab mods. The fenders look so smooth!

Thanks !! Im real happy with Ricks paint work, cant wait to receive the cab. Dont know about the sharpest, there are alot of awesome builders on this including yourself.

Bigrigger
07-10-2013, 08:44 PM
Looking good! I checked in a few days ago, and now today, and I missed the whole cab! :D That is an astoundingly beautiful paint scheme! I'm sure the wrecker body will look great as well!

Looks like you have... quite the hook-up.:cool::D

plow jockey
07-15-2013, 08:47 PM
Looking good! I checked in a few days ago, and now today, and I missed the whole cab! :D That is an astoundingly beautiful paint scheme! I'm sure the wrecker body will look great as well!

Looks like you have... quite the hook-up.:cool::D

Thank you much !!! I cant wait to get some paint on that wrecker bed.

JoseFL10-4
07-15-2013, 11:52 PM
Beautiful, r u going to take it to the Indy show?

plow jockey
07-20-2013, 09:32 PM
Beautiful, r u going to take it to the Indy show?

Thanks!!! Dont think I'll have it done in time for Indy. Added some bling to the cab. Steves air cleaners, Travis's grill, PMD antenneas and a visor. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/017_zps8987ced2.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/017_zps8987ced2.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/008_zps39a7af88.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/008_zps39a7af88.jpg.html)

Espeefan
07-20-2013, 09:42 PM
:drool: That's awesome.

Tamiya Cowboy
07-20-2013, 11:44 PM
Hot Dang that is sweet looking Fred..

jetdog
07-21-2013, 12:35 AM
Thanks I now want a tow rig lol...love the paint job an cant wait to see this one done...

Kaf343
07-22-2013, 09:38 PM
Awesome Fred, everything you touch turns to gold.

1985 kenworth
07-24-2013, 10:32 PM
you go fred!!!.........awesome man!!!!:cool:

dabears
07-25-2013, 02:55 AM
Looks BadA$$

plow jockey
07-25-2013, 07:05 PM
:drool: That's awesome.
Thankyou much!!
Hot Dang that is sweet looking Fred..
Thanks Paul!!
Thanks I now want a tow rig lol...love the paint job an cant wait to see this one done...
Thanks!! This hobby can and will be addicting. lol.
Awesome Fred, everything you touch turns to gold.
Thanks Keith!! But its you with the Midas touch. Congrats on the trophy!
you go fred!!!.........awesome man!!!!:cool:
Thanks Dewayne !!
Looks BadA$$

Thanks Aaron!!

MACK Daddy
08-02-2013, 11:34 PM
very nice paint scheme on that body bud


Alfy

bowtiebuba350
08-23-2013, 06:32 AM
That paint is killer nice job!

Trucker_Jo
08-27-2013, 02:06 AM
:jaw::jaw::jaw: BAH. The paint on that k-wopper:D I love this build keep it coming.

BRICKNICK
01-10-2014, 11:35 PM
Hey any updates on this beauty yet?

plow jockey
01-12-2014, 08:03 PM
very nice paint scheme on that body bud


Alfy

That paint is killer nice job!

:jaw::jaw::jaw: BAH. The paint on that k-wopper:D I love this build keep it coming.

Hey any updates on this beauty yet?

Thanks Guys!! Havent had alot of time to work on my projects lately.Stocking up on parts for now.I'll be posting pics soon.

Claus
01-12-2014, 10:56 PM
Beautiful truck! Love the old school look.

plow jockey
01-15-2014, 07:16 PM
Beautiful truck! Love the old school look.

Thanks Claus.Got a set of Steves steps and wheels small update but its still progress. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/020_zpsb37602bd.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/020_zpsb37602bd.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/019_zpse67faa19.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/019_zpse67faa19.jpg.html)

Espeefan
01-21-2014, 09:47 PM
Polished aluminum always looks good, and more so with a sharp paint job like that! It's going to be a looker, when all said and done.

plow jockey
01-30-2014, 06:28 PM
Polished aluminum always looks good, and more so with a sharp paint job like that! It's going to be a looker, when all said and done.

Thanks! Chrome is my favorite color!

plow jockey
01-30-2014, 06:41 PM
After seeing Keith's dumper I decided to change things up a bit. I ordered a hood from shapeways. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/001_zps636408cc.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/001_zps636408cc.jpg.html) Raised the roof. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/002_zpse91e912e.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/002_zpse91e912e.jpg.html) Still have to move axle back.Thinking about cutting 1/2 inch off the top of the wrecker bed. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/003_zpsff906cab.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/003_zpsff906cab.jpg.html) Gonna make the black cab a day cab. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/004_zpsa04b12d8.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/004_zpsa04b12d8.jpg.html)

MACK Daddy
02-05-2014, 05:36 PM
Nice touch Fred

Keep the pics coming

Alfy

plow jockey
02-05-2014, 06:54 PM
Nice touch Fred

Keep the pics coming

Alfy

Thanks Alfy! As soon as I get a break from all this snow.

plow jockey
02-25-2014, 12:36 PM
Small update. Finally had some time.Prepped the hood from shapeways,it was alot more work then I was expecting. Decided to go with white and red.Not sure on the color of pinstripes yet. Gold,silver or black,or a combination of two. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/028_zps60780a50.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/028_zps60780a50.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/026_zps7aa40ceb.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/026_zps7aa40ceb.jpg.html) Cab and fairing in white waiting to dry so I can mask and shoot the red.

Lmackattack
02-25-2014, 02:44 PM
Hood looks pretty good to me....the 3d plastic is a pain to get ready for paint...

Supermario
02-25-2014, 04:29 PM
Wow! That hood is looking great Fred! Nice job, I can't wait to see this come together. Have you decided on colour scheme or pattern for the wrecker body?

Mario

plow jockey
02-25-2014, 07:07 PM
Hood looks pretty good to me....the 3d plastic is a pain to get ready for paint...
Thanks! Prepping and painting the 3d stuff is with out a doubt a pain. But its worth it to have more options.
Wow! That hood is looking great Fred! Nice job, I can't wait to see this come together. Have you decided on colour scheme or pattern for the wrecker body?

Mario
Thanks Mario! I have a couple ideas. Guess I'll decide when the cab is done. Everything is subject to change look what happened to the other cab. Lol.

plow jockey
02-27-2014, 07:55 PM
Well got the rest of the cab painted and striped, went with gold and black stripes. Wrecker bed soon to follow. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Kenworth%20wrecker/005_zpsa212290f.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Kenworth%20wrecker/005_zpsa212290f.jpg.html)

CorbettTrailers
02-28-2014, 07:01 AM
I wish I could paint that good. That is really sharpe I love the red and white. Great Job!

plow jockey
02-28-2014, 09:37 AM
Thanks! I know it was a pain prepping that 3d hood. I love that red and white those colors really pop.

dabears
02-28-2014, 10:04 AM
Daaaaaaaaaamnnnnn looking killer Fred!!!! Love the red and white!!

Espeefan
02-28-2014, 10:43 AM
That's nice! Did you paint the grille silver too? It looks pretty good. Close to chrome. Love the paint scheme on the cab too.

anthonymcc
05-06-2014, 11:40 AM
Awesome build and paint work!!!

Izzy
09-07-2014, 05:50 PM
Nice paint scheme. Have the wrecker box painted too?

Snowman3725
12-12-2014, 04:42 AM
Any updates here?

NORM
12-14-2014, 03:47 PM
Nice color combo

Gibbs98
02-18-2015, 01:45 AM
Cool truck. Nice color combination.

Roll Rite
02-25-2015, 05:38 PM
Hi Fred , I am looking for someone that can build me a peterbuilt tri-axle wreck must be the quality of yours ... can you help me out ?
Thanks Anthony

carman29906
08-16-2015, 11:58 AM
How did you get the toolbox lines in the wrecker bed?

plow jockey
08-17-2015, 12:08 AM
How did you get the toolbox lines in the wrecker bed?

The toolbox doors are made of pieces of styrene.

Gator
08-18-2015, 10:52 PM
Plow jockey, I am impressed with your build, inspired me to give it a try. Any suggestions on the motor for the boom lift mechanism?

plow jockey
08-25-2015, 10:33 PM
Plow jockey, I am impressed with your build, inspired me to give it a try. Any suggestions on the motor for the boom lift mechanism?

Thanks. Fhhhstix designed and built the boom for me.

dabears
08-31-2015, 11:06 AM
Did this ever get completed?? wheres the final pics??

plow jockey
09-03-2015, 08:51 PM
Did this ever get completed?? wheres the final pics??

Not finished but more progress. Will post pics soon.

NORM
11-30-2015, 07:50 PM
Looks awesome, any updates?

JamesBC
01-10-2016, 09:00 PM
Its going to be nice, all the work will pay off.
One question if you don't mind, what is the size of the boom, looks to be square and aluminium.

Nice build and please more pictures.
thanks