International Lonestar Daycab Wrecker

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December 15, 2024
The boxes. Road commander was the first truck kit I purchased on ebay almost 25 years ago.
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December 15, 2024
Models by Dave Lonestar Daycab. I guess I let it sit for too many years.
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December 15, 2024
That's better.
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December 15, 2024
Engine parts going through paint.
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December 15, 2024
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December 15, 2024
Big beast of a power plant.
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December 15, 2024
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December 15, 2024
Painted by the book.
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December 15, 2024
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December 15, 2024
Wrecker box getting primer.
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December 15, 2024
Boom almost ready for primer.
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December 15, 2024
International chassis.
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December 15, 2024
Workout the clamps it warps a bit but I think glue should do the trick.
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December 16, 2024
Looks better. Threw the tow bar on the back to see the look.
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December 16, 2024
Testing the tow box fit. Had to take 3/4" of the rear of the frame to center the wheels in the fenders.
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December 16, 2024
Ummmm, it's a little long in the frame.
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December 16, 2024
Add a mercury sleeper / tool box take some room.
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December 16, 2024
Took 1 7/8" out of the frame, looks good.
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December 16, 2024
Looks great now! I think the tow body is going to need to come up a bit, we'll see when I try on some tires.
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December 19, 2024
The wheel and tire package. Box rears and Mo'Luminum front floats.
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December 19, 2024
Looks like it's going to ride perfect to me. That sleeper is about to meet revell chrome spray!
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December 29, 2024
The Mo'luminum wheels with Revell chrome on them. Looks good.
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December 29, 2024
Base on the tow body. I am having major paint issues. Tonight was round 2 in the brake fluid for the hood.
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December 29, 2024
Mercury sleeper / toolbox with Revell chrome.
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December 29, 2024
Got a roller!
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December 29, 2024
Chrome Mercury sleeper/ toolbox.
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December 29, 2024
Interior.
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December 29, 2024
Getting the glass in this warped resin Daycab is a pain.
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December 30, 2024
Doing another test fit.
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December 30, 2024
Found some "carbon fiber" pin stripes in my stash. Trying those.
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December 30, 2024
Paint still looks like trash but it is what it is.
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January 3, 2025
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January 3, 2025
Used some steel string instead of the plastic stuff in the kit. Stowed with chain.
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January 3, 2025
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January 3, 2025
Trying to get things lined up for final.
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January 3, 2025
Big ole bumper. I thought about using the Road Commander bumper but it just didn't look good.
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January 3, 2025
Everything stuck to the frame now for finishing.
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January 3, 2025
Had to cut down the side panels.
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January 3, 2025
Popping a wheelie cause why not. Only 1 more piece.
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January 3, 2025
Finished!
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January 3, 2025
Turned out OK.
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January 3, 2025
It's certainly not a show goer or a contest winner but it's my brain child.
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January 3, 2025
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Kommentare

11 15 December 2024, 02:30

Bill Newcomer
Kit bashing. My favorite. Following.

15 December 2024, 04:32

Goldman
Interesting build. Good luck

15 December 2024, 05:12

Bozzer
Always good to see a big rig build 🙂

15 December 2024, 18:55

Martin Oostrom
Who doesn't love a InterFrankenStar?

15 December 2024, 19:36

Jennifer Franklin
Following, this should be good.

29 December 2024, 02:07

Bozzer
Excellent progress mate. That cab interior goes together pretty well.

29 December 2024, 06:45

Bill Newcomer
The interior looks pretty sweet. I have always been curious about the need for a sleeper on a tow truck. I suspect all towing companies stay local. I do not imagine there is a high demand for long haul towing.

29 December 2024, 07:02

Bozzer
Merry Christmas Bill. I think that they used them for storage mainly, and secondly to get changed, after extreme weather? I don't believe, that they were actually slept in? I'm sure someone will have a more in-depth answer though.

29 December 2024, 10:32

Bozzer
As an avid, Big Rig fan, this is awesome!
You knocked it out of the park, mate!!!
I was dubious about that sleeper, fitting in with the whole thing, especially as I've worked on both the cab and the rear body, but this is excellent!
The colour is perfect , there's just enough chrome, and not too many decals, to take your eyes off the build!
Fantastic mate! Very nice and well done 👍 🙂 🙂

3 January, 13:11

Goldman
Beautiful model! Considering how the resin day cab looked at the start it came out amazing well. Really love the dark grey and silver paint scheme. May adopt it for a future project...

1 3 January, 13:34