Model Car Garage - The 1977 GMC Wrecker Tow Truck By Revell - A Model Car Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 2021-12-10

Are you looking for a good tow truck to get you out of a jam? 

Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage, we will be looking at The 1977 GMC Wrecker Tow Truck By Revell. This is a model car unboxing video that we hope you will enjoy!

The Revell 1977 GMC Wrecker Tow Truck mode kit is a very simple model and is excellent for young builders or more experienced builders looking for something different to add to their collection which can be built over a weekend. 

With a parts count of 57 pieces, this model kit measures in at 8-7/8" long. 
Although it is a skill level 2 model kit, the majority of the build consists of the back portion of the wrecker. 

This wrecker truck is built on a basic 1977 GMC pick up truck. In 1977 GMC trucks could be equipped with any one of a number of new features. These ranged from new colors to different trim levels including power locks and windows. They could come with a choice of 6-1/2' or 8' pick up bed. The engine was a standard 305 cubic inch V8 with 2bbl carburetor. 

The 1977 GMC tow truck model kit is a simple build. Right away the builder is installing the glass into the cab of the truck, followed by the 4-piece interior which consists of an interior tub with the seat, floor and door panels molded in place. The shift lever, dashboard and steering wheel/steering column are one piece. This assembly then drops into the cab body.

The chassis and suspension components consists of very few parts including the chassis pan with the motor bottom and exhaust pipes molded in place, the front straight axle, leaf springs and tie rod molded as one piece and the rear differential, drive shaft and leaf springs molded as another. You also get 2 mud flaps to put behind your dual tandem rear axle. The wheels clip onto the axles using the "Mushroom" style axle ends. Make sure you scrape the seam lines on the axles or your wheels will lock into place and not rotate on the axle. 

The engine for the Revell 1977 GMC Wrecker model kit is very different. The mid-point part of the engine block is molded into the engine bay and the intake manifold, distributor and valve covers, which are molded as one piece, drop onto the molded in engine block from above. A single chrome air cleaner then drops onto the intake manifold. 

Another strange aspect to the body of the cab is the addition of a separate roof section that was not molded to the body, but drops into place covering a rectangular hole in the roof. This is a slightly strange way of molding a model truck body, however there is a sun visor molded to the truck roof and perhaps the hole was a way to deal with the visor in the metal molds? 
The cab also features an opening hood to look at the 4 piece motor. 

The excitement for this kit happens at the back of the truck. Here we see a 3 piece winch motor, 6 levers broken into 3 groups for each side of the truck bed, a diamond plate floor section for the boom arm, a special rear truck bed with a bread basket handle bar for the emergency lights, and a rear bulk head. The boom crane consists of 6 pieces and a piece of sewing thread is used to attach the chrome towing hook. The boom is telescoping, so you can extend it to pick up your model cars. The truck also features towing straps, side mirrors with antenna and chrome grab rails for the truck bed sides. 

To finish off the outside of the truck, Revell provides some very nice tow truck decals. These include a 24 hour Towing logo, stars, a tow truck emergency phone number, and decals for the services provided. 

You may ask yourself "Where can I purchase the Revell 1977 GMC Wrecker model kit?". 

Well, have a look at what we have to offer for model cars and trucks right here : https://www.monster-hobbies.ca/Hobby_Products/c57-model-car-kits/

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