A few pic.s, of my most recent progress. Still need to finish installing the new glass, Fulton Sunvisor, marble reflectors, restored Beacon Light, rear fenders, Factory Towing Cradle, and other interior accessories. Future plans this Spring, are to paint the booms red, to match the wheels.
Last edited by spanky; 01/14/20202:41 AM.
Spanky Hardy Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers
The first heavy haul rig I ran had a Holmes 650 on a Diamond REO 3-axle with a 270 Caterpillar engine.. I believe the wrecker system was a Korean war surplus military rig. I spent about as much time patching on the wrecker and the 25 ton belly winch as I did towing 18-wheelers! Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Spanky Great looking truck. I spent many hours in our 1951 Chevrolet 6500 with a W-35 Holmes and a coffin box. You could move everything with it if you could hold the truck in place. I have the truck but not the wrecker. Lots of great memory's in that truck. Jim
What a treat to see such a beautiful rig. Can't wait to see the finished product! Keep up the great work.
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures 1959 GMC 860 | Pictures 1950 Chevrolet 3800 | Pictures I've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it!
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
1963 Chevy C-10 Fleetside 1970 C-30 Dump Truck 2025 Silverado High Country 2500 Diesel 2012 Indian Chief Vintage serial #002 motorcycle 1946 Indian Chief, 1947 Indian Chief w/sidecar,2014 Indian Chieftain, 2015 Indian Scout
Look's Great Spanky! Glad to see your almost there with getting it finished, If you want any input on making the back fenders let me know. God knows you helped me get mine together,couldn't have done it without your help.
