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74 C-30 · 12-13-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

Holmes 475 was their first small Hydraulic unit -single line....the 485 was the twin line ...the 480 was the traditional twin boom...the 475/485 were quickly replaced by the 1100/1200 series.

well it was a twin line, may have been a 485 i dunno. he just claimed it was too much wrecker for a 1 ton and not many were made. thanks for the info!

80SPORT · 12-13-2009, 09:13 PM

Holmes 475 on a Chevy....

74 C-30 · 12-13-2009, 09:45 PM

cool thanks for the pic!

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-15-2009, 03:28 AM

Our rusted out dead '84 1 ton diesel yard mule. Hasn't run right for a year and has just been sitting in the back corner of the service lot for the last 9 months. We've had ice fog for the last week and it's grown on the truck like white algae.

nutsforchevys · 12-15-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Our rusted out dead '84 1 ton diesel yard mule. Hasn't run right for a year and has just been sitting in the back corner of the service lot for the last 9 months. We've had ice fog for the last week and it's grown on the truck like white algae.

Dang that looks cold!

74 C-30 · 12-25-2009, 11:19 PM

sorry to bring this back from the dead buuuut...
i talked with my pop the other day and he said 475ST was the model. he knows 475, and was pretty sure st was on it too. twin line hydraulic extendable boom,looked like the truck 80sport posted but with the stuff i said and a tunnel toolbox behind the cab. google came back with nothing so i didnt know if anybody might know something lol

powerdriver 1958 · 12-25-2009, 11:42 PM

Truck still had the new smell when this was taken,my Dad

Chief Bail · 12-26-2009, 12:37 AM

Hope you guys enjoy my 85 454 4spd.

YouTube- Scriven Towing Service Chevy 454 4spd

Chief Bail · 12-26-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

I thought you'd never ask.... from 1990 to 1995, I owned Cowboy Towing in Stillwater OK. I sold it and its still going (although they have retired all the squares). My fleet consisted of a 1988 FI 454 w/a Holmes 175 bed, a 1982 Chevy 454 w/ a Century 442 bed and wheel lift, and my personal truck was a '73 350 w/ a Holmes 480 bed and an electric over hydraulic wheel lift. I made every call in the '73 up to 1995.

I have had 4 or 5 squares over the years, but these trucks sealed my love of them.

Amen brother I love them too.

**truckfan** · 12-26-2009, 01:54 AM

Chief Bail. Nice old 85. reminds me of some I had....

ShowSS12 · 12-26-2009, 02:44 AM

Cheif that is one nice tow truck, got any video of it in action?

Chief Bail · 12-26-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

Chief Bail. Nice old 85. reminds me of some I had....

Thanks Man I love this old thing. And it has made me alot of money.

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Originally Posted by ShowSS12

Cheif that is one nice tow truck, got any video of it in action?

Thanks my friend let me see is I can find some.

GmtGmt · 12-26-2009, 01:28 PM

Here is one from a guy who im buying some parts from

Sparkplug79 · 12-27-2009, 02:03 PM

here in pace florida the avalon fire dept drives a 70's dodge ramcharger its pretty sweet ill have to get a pic soon

*BGRAFX* · 12-27-2009, 06:59 PM

I took a couple of pics while I was going to the store today.

turbo350 · 12-27-2009, 09:48 PM

Hard to tell from the angle but if thats a 1/2 ton Burb thats so wrong for it to be an ambulance. Its taking that corner like a waterbed

I hope there isn't a patient in the back.

thrtsxchambers · 12-27-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by turbo350

Hard to tell from the angle but if thats a 1/2 ton Burb thats so wrong for it to be an ambulance. Its taking that corner like a waterbed

I hope there isn't a patient in the back.

That was my first thought also.

Chief Bail · 12-29-2009, 02:11 AM

Yea that sucka is leeeeaning.

63chevyll · 12-29-2009, 11:23 AM

im in love with those hodges trucks

63chevyll · 12-29-2009, 11:26 AM

this on ebay right now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-29-2009, 01:15 PM

That thing is LLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGG.

74 C-30 · 12-29-2009, 01:29 PM

that must be a b!tch to drive, thats when you move up to a C-60

Chief Bail · 12-29-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

That thing is LLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGG.

I never seen one that long b4...

DirtyLarry · 12-29-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Bail

Hope you guys enjoy my 85 454 4spd.
YouTube- Scriven Towing Service Chevy 454 4spd

Nice wrecker!

DirtyLarry · 12-29-2009, 10:37 PM

Here are some of my dad's '78 K20 with a "King" slide in wrecker unit for those of you that haven't already seen them. Dad bought it new in late '77 and it saw AAA service until 1997. We still have it although it has been sitting for about 10 years.

When it was brand new. Yep, that is me with our dog "Uniflo".

Picture from 1979 or so in front of our old Exxon station.

About the same time frame. Still missing the front left hub cap too.

About 1991 or 92. Pretty much how it still looks today even though it is been parked.

12-13-2009, 09:13 PM	#27
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Holmes 475 on a Chevy.... Attached Images

12-13-2009, 09:45 PM	#28
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? cool thanks for the pic! __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

12-15-2009, 03:28 AM	#29
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Our rusted out dead '84 1 ton diesel yard mule. Hasn't run right for a year and has just been sitting in the back corner of the service lot for the last 9 months. We've had ice fog for the last week and it's grown on the truck like white algae. Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

12-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#31
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? sorry to bring this back from the dead buuuut... i talked with my pop the other day and he said 475ST was the model. he knows 475, and was pretty sure st was on it too. twin line hydraulic extendable boom,looked like the truck 80sport posted but with the stuff i said and a tunnel toolbox behind the cab. google came back with nothing so i didnt know if anybody might know something lol __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

12-25-2009, 11:42 PM	#32
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Truck still had the new smell when this was taken,my Dad

12-26-2009, 01:54 AM	#35
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Chief Bail. Nice old 85. reminds me of some I had.... __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-26-2009, 02:44 AM	#36
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Cheif that is one nice tow truck, got any video of it in action? __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

12-27-2009, 02:03 PM	#39
Sparkplug79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pace,Florida Posts: 19	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? here in pace florida the avalon fire dept drives a 70's dodge ramcharger its pretty sweet ill have to get a pic soon __________________ 79 Custom deluxe 250/th350 LWB- SOLD 87 Silverado 350/700r4 SWB - Daily Driver 57 Vw Beetle Ragtop

12-27-2009, 06:59 PM	#40
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? I took a couple of pics while I was going to the store today. Attached Images

12-27-2009, 09:48 PM	#41
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Hard to tell from the angle but if thats a 1/2 ton Burb thats so wrong for it to be an ambulance. Its taking that corner like a waterbed I hope there isn't a patient in the back.

12-29-2009, 02:11 AM	#43
Chief Bail Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: winston-salem n.c. Posts: 475	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Yea that sucka is leeeeaning. __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra 15 1986 Danco Rollback 454 4spd 1986 Jerr-Dan Rollback 454 4spd 1978 GMC Jerr-Dan 454 Tonawanda 4spd FOR SALE 85 Chevy Wrecker 454 4spd AATAC Always a Friend...Michael

12-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#44
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? im in love with those hodges trucks

12-29-2009, 11:26 AM	#45
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? this on ebay right now http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks

12-29-2009, 01:15 PM	#46
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? That thing is LLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGG. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-29-2009, 01:29 PM	#47
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? that must be a b!tch to drive, thats when you move up to a C-60 __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger



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12-29-2009, 10:37 PM	#50
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Here are some of my dad's '78 K20 with a "King" slide in wrecker unit for those of you that haven't already seen them. Dad bought it new in late '77 and it saw AAA service until 1997. We still have it although it has been sitting for about 10 years. When it was brand new. Yep, that is me with our dog "Uniflo". Picture from 1979 or so in front of our old Exxon station. About the same time frame. Still missing the front left hub cap too. About 1991 or 92. Pretty much how it still looks today even though it is been parked. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

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