Take a look at the ID plate on this Holmes W35, that was on ebay. Your serial no. should look as this one does. The H= W35, the K= November, & the 8= 1948 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180132215351


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