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11/10/2026 1:23 am
I absolutely love this model, Danbury Mint’s 1952 Chevrolet 3800 Texaco wrecker! Number 1 reason, details I love to mull over with fascination. I’ve been told that towing equipment works just like the full size, there are even chains and cranks in the tool box, but I sure ain’t tryin’ it. Hell, I’m afraid to take the rig off of the shelf. Little things in the interior like the handle for the spotlight and the CB mic cable are pure eye candy. To me this model is a masterpiece, not glamorous, not sexy, just an everyday workhorse like me, who is also a 1952. (This is the only Mint model I own, or know of that is a ‘52)
This topic was modified 2 days ago 2 times by kevins
11/10/2026 2:49 am
Great model Kevin, love having utility vehicles in my collection too.
11/10/2026 6:24 am
Very nice! Not familiar with this one. My DM wrecker has different graphics and yellow wheels.
John Bono
North Jersey
11/10/2026 6:25 am
Cables, pulleys, winches everywhere - I love the fantastic detailing!!
11/10/2026 8:07 am
Like myself as well Kev. An old workhorse, lol. That is a great looking model without a doubt.😎
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11/10/2026 10:00 am
@sizedoesmatter Thanks to all for your comments. I believe that this second version of the wrecker is pretty much the same as yours, John, except for the livery and designated year. I added a few little details, (as if it needed them!) (1) the tool box; painted the hinges and hasps and added the small ‘Texaco’ logo and road service decals. (2) added the ‘Texaco’ logo the rear of the bed side and the ‘triple A’ decal to the cowl. Also placed a ‘no riders’ decal to the windshield and a license plate to the rigging, little things that make it uniquely mine. Whenever I look at this model I think of the miniaturized engineering and assembly involved in it’s conception and manufacturing of thousands of units and am totally blown away, and we’re looking at over 25 years ago! Hey Tony, what do you think the approximate selling price would be today per model for a company to turn a profit?
This post was modified 2 days ago 3 times by kevins