Chris, I did a little research, & your Wrecker is indeed a, Weld-Built model 5AS 3 Ton Wrecker Unit. I have a Brochure on it. Shows a picture of one just like yours, mounted on a 1957 Chevrolet 1 ton.


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