Andrew D Charger Chaser Posted February 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 In the episode "Daisy's Close Call" (S6 E19) Cooter is seen using a tool box from the rig. I can't see it in any other episode, so, being Hollywood, it probably wasn't there at any other time, not being a true "working" rig. Still, I thought it would be a great, even necessary, addition. I estimated the size at about 20" x 8" (when he carries it to the truck it is indeed fairly slender). From some angles the grime from being handled by a mechanic is visible. Appears to have a silver or light colored handle. I scratchbuilt it in an evening, primed it and painted it the next day. The same day I scratchbuilt a crowbar, and added a hammer and a wrench that came with the two junkers from which this project began. The wrench was finished in Alclad stainless steel, then grime strategically added. All the tools were made to appear worn and heavily used. Finally all this was added to the wrecker bed, including an extra length of chain visible in the episode "Happy Birthday General Lee". Hobie Hartkins, MoonRunner-01 and Andrea Como 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Just...wow. the level of detail. RogerDuke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Andrew D Charger Chaser said: I scratchbuilt it in an evening, primed it and painted it the next day. You make it sound so easy. This would be an impressive build if it was all shiny, but the weathering and dirt take it to another level. I can't believe that you even used different guitar strings for the aerials - that's attention to detail! RogerDuke and Hobie Hartkins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Hartkins Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 THAT...is just unbelievable!! EEEEEXCELLENT! RogerDuke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Charger Chaser Posted February 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Y'all are amazingly kind with your comments! Also, I forgot to mention the dually wheels are resin items I got on Ebay which match exactly the ones on the real thing. RogerDuke and Hobie Hartkins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerDuke Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Andrew D Charger Chaser said: Y'all are amazingly kind with your comments! It's easy to make a comment. What you're doing is hard....and quite impressive. Spike and Hobie Hartkins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Hartkins Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 39 minutes ago, RogerDuke said: It's easy to make a comment. What you're doing is hard....and quite impressive. exactly! That's a lot more patience and skill than I would ever have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Charger Chaser Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Okay, finally time for the COMPLETED item, my Ultimate Cooter's GMC Tow Truck! Only complaint is the decals on the door are 'way too oversized, but they were the only ones I've been able to find in years of looking. Spike and Andrea Como 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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