'72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

badpeanut · 01-21-2008, 07:06 AM

I found the remnants of this '72 GMC 1-ton dually which I'm guessing was a wrecker at one point. Not much left (no wrecker, almost no truck body), but I saved the SPID (5.43 gears!) from the glovebox, the aluminum foil sticker from the driver's door jamb, and the front push bumper. 'Tis a shame, I'd love to have had the truck whole.

The push bumper is 8" tall and weights about 75lb. On the inside the steel has raised letters "NSW - USA - 4". Is it homemade or a Holmes bumper?

I'd like to add rubber to the face of the bumper (there are no signs that it had rubber ever). I'm thinking about using TSC bailer belting which is available in 10" widths. How could I attach it? Or is there something better?

71swb4x4 · 01-21-2008, 07:17 AM

What was left of the truck? Frame and rearend?
I want a dually with a low dump bed. This may be a start???

BLAZERMAN · 01-21-2008, 10:02 AM

Thats a really cool spid label, would have loved to see the whole truck in its day.

pugs · 01-21-2008, 10:38 AM

i worked at a GM dealer in the late80's early 90's, I use to run a 72 chevy wrecker

badpeanut · 01-21-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Thats a really cool spid label, would have loved to see the whole truck in its day.

I'm envisioning something like 72swbcamo's:

corn · 01-21-2008, 11:27 AM

Thats cool. Id like to see some pics of these trucks with push bumpers on them. Good score!

badpeanut · 01-21-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Id like to see some pics of these trucks with push bumpers on them.

Here are some:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=wrecker

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=wrecker

badpeanut · 01-21-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by badpeanut

I'd like to add rubber to the face of the bumper (there are no signs that it had rubber ever). I'm thinking about using TSC bailer belting which is available in 10" widths. How could I attach it? Or is there something better?

Bailer belting would cost about $50, and I would need to figure out how to trim off 2" and attach it to the bumper:

72armyswbtruck · 01-21-2008, 02:09 PM

Man I wish that you could get some pictures of that truck. I love pics

Ben IV · 01-21-2008, 02:28 PM

the nsw usa is just markings from the steel mill.

CCCC · 01-21-2008, 03:40 PM

If you like pics of wreckers, here is mine.

**special-K** · 01-21-2008, 08:47 PM

You got a nice one there.Looks like you have quite a few nice ones.

badpeanut · 01-28-2008, 09:37 AM

Pictures:

rwgregory · 01-31-2008, 05:45 PM

As far as cutting the Bailer Belting, use a bandsaw. To attach it to the bumper, I would use epoxy and a few round head carrage bolts with large washers for insurance.

01-21-2008, 07:06 AM	#1
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	'72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? I found the remnants of this '72 GMC 1-ton dually which I'm guessing was a wrecker at one point. Not much left (no wrecker, almost no truck body), but I saved the SPID (5.43 gears!) from the glovebox, the aluminum foil sticker from the driver's door jamb, and the front push bumper. 'Tis a shame, I'd love to have had the truck whole. The push bumper is 8" tall and weights about 75lb. On the inside the steel has raised letters "NSW - USA - 4". Is it homemade or a Holmes bumper? I'd like to add rubber to the face of the bumper (there are no signs that it had rubber ever). I'm thinking about using TSC bailer belting which is available in 10" widths. How could I attach it? Or is there something better? Attached Images __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

01-21-2008, 07:17 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? What was left of the truck? Frame and rearend? I want a dually with a low dump bed. This may be a start??? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-21-2008, 10:02 AM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? Thats a really cool spid label, would have loved to see the whole truck in its day. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-21-2008, 10:38 AM	#4
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? i worked at a GM dealer in the late80's early 90's, I use to run a 72 chevy wrecker __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-21-2008, 11:27 AM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? Thats cool. Id like to see some pics of these trucks with push bumpers on them. Good score!

01-21-2008, 02:09 PM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? Man I wish that you could get some pictures of that truck. I love pics __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-21-2008, 02:28 PM	#10
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? the nsw usa is just markings from the steel mill. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

01-21-2008, 03:40 PM	#11
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? If you like pics of wreckers, here is mine. __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp Last edited by CCCC; 05-11-2010 at 12:20 AM.

01-21-2008, 08:47 PM	#12
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01-28-2008, 09:37 AM	#13
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? Pictures: Attached Images __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

01-31-2008, 05:45 PM	#14
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: '72 GMC 1-ton Dually Holmes Wrecker Push Bumper? As far as cutting the Bailer Belting, use a bandsaw. To attach it to the bumper, I would use epoxy and a few round head carrage bolts with large washers for insurance. __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed



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