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I'm coming over to y'alls neck of the woods. I've been in the 60-66 sections for several years. Maybe y'all won't run me off. :lol:

I have always wanted a wrecker and have looked at a couple over the years. This one popped up on CL the other day and it was only 10 miles away. The funny thing is my neighbor Sdailey and I spotted this on one of our back country spotting tours. As soon as I saw the pic on CL I knew where it was. I had intended to stop by someday in my 65 so there might have been a chance. Anyways it's in my driveway. I want to give a big thank you to Sdailey for helping and using his equipment. :clap:

It's a 68 GMC it was running a year ago. I was told it was used as a wrecker til it was parked a year ago. I have not tried to start it yet. It needs 2 doors, seat. brake work. The rockers are shot. the cab is solid from the floor up.

Enough chit chat on to the pics

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Nice find! Wreckers are handier than two pockets on a shirt.

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Nice find! Posted in your build thread but i'll post here to! lol! Can't wait to do a wrecker myself! :chevy:

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So what are your plans. I know fix all the rot, but what else?
I can't wait to see what you do with it. :metal:

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:bann::metal:

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Alan ,I know Ive seen that truck somewhere but cant remember when or where I saw it .Im glad you got it and cant wait to see what you do with it . Congrats .

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Friggin Awesome find!:two:

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Cool find! Sub'd for the build. :bowtie:

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Originally Posted by nbrfd007 (Post 6397043)

Nice find! Wreckers are handier than two pockets on a shirt.

I could see how they could be. ;)

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY (Post 6397073)

Nice find! Posted in your build thread but i'll post here to! lol! Can't wait to do a wrecker myself! :chevy:

Thanks for following me over here.

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 6397110)

So what are your plans. I know fix all the rot, but what else?
I can't wait to see what you do with it. :metal:

I didn't want to change the paint, but since I have to change the doors I will do something. Maybe a flat orange or Cooters paint scheme from the Dukes of Hazard.

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Originally Posted by del66 (Post 6397167)

:bann::metal:

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Thank you Del for following

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Originally Posted by flashed (Post 6397203)

Alan ,I know Ive seen that truck somewhere but cant remember when or where I saw it .Im glad you got it and cant wait to see what you do with it . Congrats .

Ammons RD

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Originally Posted by Chevrolaine (Post 6397298)

Friggin Awesome find!:two:

Thank you Sir

The rear end looks like a 10.5" Corporate 14 Bolt Differential, Is that correct? Looking for brake line kits right now. If I order for a SWB 3/4 ton will that work? I can't locate any for a 1 ton. I checked LMC and truckandcarshop so far.

By looking at the pics it looks like the shocks are missing on the rear axle. That is the correct axle I would assume.

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1 vote for a Cooter's Tow Truck paint scheme! Looks like a great find.

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Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 6397327)

Cool find! Sub'd for the build. :bowtie:

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Originally Posted by sdailey (Post 6397330)

Subscribed. ;)

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Originally Posted by Splash4195 (Post 6397332)

Cool!

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Originally Posted by Mustard72 (Post 6397442)

1 vote for a Cooter's Tow Truck paint scheme! Looks like a great find.

Thanks guys!!

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I think Cooters would be the coolest way to go with that build!

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Originally Posted by hardcore4life (Post 6397457)

I think Cooters would be the coolest way to go with that build!

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Cool truck Alan always love these old wreckers

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Hey Alan, great find on the "Wrecker" :metal: That looks like a fun project. I'll be watching the progress.

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Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Subscribed

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Yep ,I travel Ammons road on the way to and from work occasionally ,about 3 miles away from me but Im glad you got it ,I have enough to play with .

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"Breaker One, Breaker One, might be crazy but I ain't dumb, Craaaazy Cooter comin' at ya!" Can't wait to see what happens here. I wonder if you incorporate a wheel snatcher into the boom system? Cool ol truck!

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I enjoyed your last build so much. I'm tuned in for this one!