3000 series, and 4000 series 1 1/2 ton trucks were considered Thriftmasters, because they came standard with the 216ci., Thriftmaster engine. 5000 series Cabover Engine trucks, and 6000 series trucks were considered 2 tons, and came equipped with the 235ci., Loadmaster engine.


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