37 ford pickup converted to tow truck

[eran_k]

some time ago someone had a thread on a ford pickup tow truck so that inspired me to also build one, i already had the kit in my stash so i started to look for pictures and reference on the interweb.

than i started designing my own version loosely based on a period Weaver auto crane.

here some initial mock up shots of the bed and crane i designed and printed.

haven't decided on paint scheme yet, but i think it will be two tone orange blue or white red.

  

 

[bobss396]

That is a very nice crane. Those were manual? My brother did a copy of a Manley 3-pole boom that was accurate. Those were electric but had a provision to be hand cranked.

[NOBLNG]

Great start…I like the subject.?

[Zippi]

Great looking 37 Ford Pickup/Tow truck project Eran.  Those 3D printed parts look pretty nice.                    

[espo]

Like the period looking bed equipment. Can you imagine what it must have been like to crank that by hand to lift a car or truck? These were manly men. 

[bobss396]

14 hours ago, espo said:

Like the period looking bed equipment. Can you imagine what it must have been like to crank that by hand to lift a car or truck? These were manly men. 

They had quite a gear reduction, but it was WORK to hoist a car up.

[eran_k]

had some progress, engine done and in the frame, body panels painted and cleared, now waiting for them to dry so i can start  assembly

[dragcarz]

That’s really coming along nicely! Love the bed and hoist!

[mchook]

Great looking wrecker. I see red & white paint. Does that mean we'll see some Texaco decals on those doors? I can't wait to see it come together.

[eran_k]

3 hours ago, mchook said:

Great looking wrecker. I see red & white paint. Does that mean we'll see some Texaco decals on those doors? I can't wait to see it come together.

I would consider the idea, but i dont have any texaco declas

[eran_k]

More progress today, almost finished the truck itself. there's an annoying gap between the hood and the body that i couldn't get rid off, so i'll live with that.

next I'll turn my attention to finishing the crane itself

[Zippi]

The 37 Ford Tow Truck is looking mighty nice there Eran.  

[slusher]

Great period correct wrecker project. Nice red color choice for the fenders!

[dino246gt]

Looking........GREAT!

 

[eran_k]

Done and posted in Under Glass

Edited June 27, 2024 by eran_k