Alex, Those under-reaches I have are original Holmes Hi-Speed Towing Cradles. "RARE" as Hens teeth. I had four at one time. Brad has one on the '53 Chevy COE Holmes Wrecker, I sold him. Sold another one to Mike B, for his '56 Chevy Holmes 525.They were first patented around 1935, & could be spec'd on a new wrecker until the early 60's. I was told by several old timers that back then, nobody wanted to use them. They prefered the tow straps instead.


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