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'52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker #1375837 09/04/2020 12:10 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 burlington, n.c. S spanky 'Bolter
spanky 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 burlington, n.c.	Did a little tinkering over the weekend. Attachments 118119832_2624059491188444_2549416506846403519_n.jpg (168.32 KB, 226 downloads) 118431009_2624059537855106_7144326178480492184_n.jpg (90.47 KB, 227 downloads) 118603350_2624059461188447_1803368090148231308_n.jpg (114.19 KB, 211 downloads) 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 More pictures on Photobucket 1950 GMC 250 1-Ton In the Stovebolt Gallery

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1375849 09/04/2020 1:21 AM
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania G glenns towing 'Bolter
glenns towing 'Bolter G Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	Looks great. Let see some pics of functioning tows.

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1375850 09/04/2020 1:23 AM
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania G glenns towing 'Bolter
glenns towing 'Bolter G Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	Even if just for pic purposes.

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1375853 09/04/2020 1:41 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 Silver Spring, MD M Mike B 'Bolter
Mike B 'Bolter M Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 Silver Spring, MD	Look'n good Spanky! Mike B Mike Boteler 1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1375871 09/04/2020 4:28 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 Gunnison Colorado J J M 'Bolter
J M 'Bolter J Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 Gunnison Colorado	It looks great Spanky. Brings back lots of memories of our 51 Chevrolet 6500 with a w35 and a coffin box. I still have the truck but not the wrecker. There was nothing you couldn't move with it. Jim Last edited by J M; 09/04/2020 4:29 AM.

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1375880 09/04/2020 9:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Dayton, Maryland. USA B Bill Marlow Camp Commandant
Bill Marlow Camp Commandant B Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Dayton, Maryland. USA	Looks awesome Spanky! Your grass is looking pretty nice too! ~ 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!

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1375892 09/04/2020 12:04 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Very nice, Spanky Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1376066 09/05/2020 11:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 477 JAX. FL. C Chris's 46 / 515 'Bolter
Chris's 46 / 515 'Bolter C Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 477 JAX. FL.	It's looking good Spanky: and that truck port will keep it that way. I'm loving that sign!!! 1946 C.O.E. with a Holmes Traffic King Wrecker

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1376193 09/06/2020 11:40 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 892 Seattle 1 1Ton_tommy 'Bolter
1Ton_tommy 'Bolter 1 Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 892 Seattle	I especially like the brush guard. Resist the temptation to repaint it. Maybe just shoot some clear to hold the rust at bay. 1951 3800 1-ton "Earning its keep from the get-go" In the DITY Gallery 1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1376358 09/08/2020 12:44 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 North Carolina P Paul_WNC 'Bolter
Paul_WNC 'Bolter P Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 North Carolina	Proud looking machine, thanks for sharing. 1941 Chevy 1 1/2-ton WW2 4x4 dump truck In the Stovebolt Gallery Lots more pictures

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1377112 09/15/2020 10:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 burlington, n.c. S spanky 'Bolter
spanky 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 burlington, n.c.	Thanks for the compliments guys. I've still got quite a few odds, and ends to do to it. Painting the booms red, to match the wheels, install the original Homes Tow cradle, finish installing the rear lights, and reflectors, finish installing the new glass, etc. 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 More pictures on Photobucket 1950 GMC 250 1-Ton In the Stovebolt Gallery

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1377382 09/17/2020 3:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 Gunnison Colorado J J M 'Bolter
J M 'Bolter J Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 Gunnison Colorado	Spanky I wonder how many people have used the tow cradle? I have and was very happy to get a tow sling installed. It was just awkward on the road. Jim

Re: '52 GMC Holmes Heavy Duty Wrecker spanky #1377979 09/22/2020 12:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 burlington, n.c. S spanky 'Bolter
spanky 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 burlington, n.c.	I've used them a few times, and you definitely have to be a "MAN", to handle it. Lol Not only awkward, but heavy. 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 More pictures on Photobucket 1950 GMC 250 1-Ton In the Stovebolt Gallery

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