It is indeed a 450 series 3 ton. The 450, & 470 series GMC trucks came standard from the Factory with the 6 lug "Motor" Wheels, not Budd brand. Dayton wheels were an option, for 450, & 470 series. 10 stud "Budd" wheels were also an option for the 470 series trucks.


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