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Okay,

I am guilty of not posting photos of any of my trucks.

First and foremost, I want to thank “Stovebolt” for this wonderful on-line site. It just can’t be beat! The powers to be, John and Peggy Milliman, whom more than likely put up with more crap than what we can even begin to think of. Secondly, for Spanky Hardy and his assistance in decoding my 1946 Chevrolet 1-½ Ton Tow-Truck.

Okay, here she is:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo352/46Canopy/Blue2.jpg

Ernest Holmes "Traffic King” Data Plate: Top number: 515E, Lower number: TL61586
TL61586 decodes to, 'T' = Traffic King model 515, 'L' = December, '6' = 1946. '1586', is the unit number. '319' was the first unit, & '6378', was the last unit.

Has a hand crank, as well as PTO driven from the lever in the cab via chain. Twin boom, adjustable height. Can be separated for anchor line and service line. Still learning operation of this unit (just got a manual) and how to apply anchoring and snatch blocks. I want this truck to be fully tow-operational by 2010?.

When the gentleman came to look at it for hauling, we were guessing a GVW of approximately 7,000 lbs. The 1946 Chevrolet Cab and Chassis 160" wheelbase has a wet GVW of 3,950 lbs.

I have too many irons in the fire. So, I asked a Chevrolet dealership in assisting me with getting her running, and getting her to stop. The Chevrolet truck has a factory Hydrovac Power Brake Unit and is just a diamond in the rough.
Can't wait to get her on the road.

Dale
46Canopy

Thanks for the photo Dale. Looks great. Have you tried to lower those booms yet. Should be around 9'ft. from ground to boom end, on a 515. You'll need to separate them first, & lower one at a time. Seems like I now remember telling you I was going to send you some 515 literature. Did I?

Dale,

That is one cool truck!!! If I didn't have too many fire trucks, I'd like to get a hauler.

I'm close to finishing the refurb on my 41 ton and a half. I'll help where I can, feel free to message me if needed.

-Michael