Kodiak Island Modeler Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 The White Freightliner is one of my favorite truck models. In this case I mated it with the wrecker from the Peterbilt kit. I made 5 hole wheels from 10 hole and added some chassis detail. I also had to do some cutting and shaping on the wrecker body panels to make them fit around some of the WFs equipment. The color is reminiscent of some of the strange colors coming out of the early 70s.
landman Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Beautiful work on all three Douglas. Looks like a parts stash that might make a lot of people drool.
gatorincebu Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Doug, Real nice job on the wrecker. And nice mods to make the change over. Be well Gator
mikemodeler Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 That is very nice, love the conversion! I have one of those wrecker kits, haven't decided what truck I want to put it on yet.
GrumpyGrowly Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 COE wreckers every where! I like the paint color it's different, type of thing that get you noticed $$$$.
SpreadAxle Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 I've never seen anyone put these two kits together. I really like it.
stenfalk Posted August 2, 2020 Posted August 2, 2020 The Freightliner COE is a good piece of truck. And the model knows how to please, indeed! Since I am currently looking through many photos to understand the development of the WFT cabin over the years, I have a question. Is the into the casing worked step over the round wheel arch photographically documented? So far I could only identify a variant of two metal brackets or a "ladder" behind the wheel arch without a further step under the door, but I would like to know if there were other shapes.
Muncie Posted August 12, 2020 Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 12:39 PM, stenfalk said: The Freightliner COE is a good piece of truck. And the model knows how to please, indeed! Since I am currently looking through many photos to understand the development of the WFT cabin over the years, I have a question. Is the into the casing worked step over the round wheel arch photographically documented? So far I could only identify a variant of two metal brackets or a "ladder" behind the wheel arch without a further step under the door, but I would like to know if there were other shapes. The Wrecker looks great - good work combining the Freightliner with the wrecker body. Please post some pictures of the steps that you've seen - I can add some notes and history
leafsprings Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 12:39 PM, stenfalk said: Since I am currently looking through many photos to understand the development of the WFT cabin over the years, I have a question. Is the into the casing worked step over the round wheel arch photographically documented? This would be a great topic in the Reference Photo thread. Fender design and steps started to get unpredictable on WF's in the early to mid 70's
stenfalk Posted August 17, 2020 Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 1:32 AM, Muncie said: The Wrecker looks great - good work combining the Freightliner with the wrecker body. Please post some pictures of the steps that you've seen - I can add some notes and history On 8/13/2020 at 3:31 AM, leafsprings said: This would be a great topic in the Reference Photo thread. Fender design and steps started to get unpredictable on WF's in the early to mid 70's Done! Thanks for your support!
Muncie Posted August 17, 2020 Posted August 17, 2020 My best answers are posted here - Thank you for posting pictures
kilrathy10 Posted August 31, 2020 Posted August 31, 2020 Good stuff, Man... I like the idea of a COE wrecker... Very nice work...
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