If that engine is original to that truck, it would be a Loadmaster 235, instead of a Thriftmaster 216. 216's were standard in 1/2 ton thru 1 1/2 ton. 235's were standard in the 2 ton trucks.


Spanky Hardy
Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers

1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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1950 GMC 250 1-Ton
In the Stovebolt Gallery