1972 GMC 4x4 wrecker

[leafsprings]

Rebuilt an older GMC pickup into a 1 ton 4x4 wrecker. A little scratch building on the wrecker body.

 

Edited November 23, 2023 by leafsprings

[NOBLNG]

Nice looking rig!?

[Bills72sj]

Very nicely done! What kits were needed to kitbash this?

[bill lanfear]

Nice work Tom!  I love the 4x4 conversion and the wrecker bed is very authentic!  Well done!

[Street Rod]

The paint and details on this truck make it look very authentic. Great kit bashing and scratch building!

[espo]

Great looking conversion. Realistic looking 4x4 conversion. 

[thatz4u]

nice Jimmy, well done

[bogger44]

Great build, I dig the 4x4 conversion.

[Jim B]

Well done.

[Engine 51]

Really like the sling belt setup. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[KWT]

Nicely done.

 

[ChrisR]

Very nice!!!

[leafsprings]

Thanks for all the positive comments. Always trying to change things up a bit. Originally was a stepside in poor shape. The wrecker boom and floor piece is from the Revell '77 GMC wrecker with the strange looking wrecker body. The bed was fabricated using side panels from the Peterbilt 359 sleeper. The chassis is the typical flat frame, but extended a bit and the 2WD front suspension was removed and resin front 4x4 axle and leaf springs added. Wheels are from a diecast 50's Chevy. Last photo is the inspiration for the 1 ton 4x4 conversion.

 

Edited November 26, 2023 by leafsprings

[Chuck Most]

Nice old hook! 

[Warren D]

Nice job on a light duty wrecker.

 

[Chuckyg1]

Really nice, I'm liking the details.

[ncbuckeye67]

Very cool. I love old tow trucks!

[mikemodeler]

Nice rig, love the 4wd conversion. I have the 2wd cousin of that truck in the "to be completed" pile....someday!

[Chirps]

Outstanding wrecker!  Love the details and swap over to a 1 ton 4X4 driveline.  Well done!

[Toys4Don2]

Awesome looking Wrecker. Your modifications/details look great!!

[spencer1984]

Looks great, nicely done!

[slusher]

Fantastic looking wrecker!

[stavanzer]

A really well done Kit Bashing/ Scratch Building project.

The various parts are well thought out, and come together well.

I especially like some the small details. The Push Bumper and decals, the Wrecker Bed and the Wheels & Tires. All blend into one excellent whole.

Good Show!

[Bills72sj]

Well done. A nice, believable compilation of pieces.