The reason for the switch was that the GMC was a much better truck, than the Chevy, plus the Ernest Holmes installation catalogs suggested that the Heavy Duty model W35, and W45 Wreckers be installed on truck chassis of 2 1/2 tons, or larger. Of course that didn't always happen. My GMC, is a 3 1/2 ton truck. Thanks for the compliments.


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