press J and then U when you're taking your screenshots. no need to pause and leave your HUD up. also press Z to increase your FOV. then you can get actually decent shots like the one below.
Wrecking Crew is pretty much finished being restored. just gotta lower Spike's chassis and body so it's not sitting like a leafer, give Avenger headlights and MAYBE an updated paint, and it'lll be ready